Leaves in 11 daysAzamara Journey vs Europa
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Azamara Journey is the larger vessel at 30,277 GT — 5% more than Europa's 28,890 GT. Europa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.8 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Europa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Azamara Journey
Europa
Size
30,277 GT
28,890 GT
Passengers
702
408
Year Built
2000
1999
Crew Ratio
1:1.8
1:1.5
Space Ratio
43.1
70.8
Decks
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—
Length
181m
199m
From Price
$3,409/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Azamara Journey is the larger vessel at 30,277 GT — 5% more than Europa's 28,890 GT. Europa offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.8 GT per passenger versus 43.1. Europa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Europa |
| Capacity | Azamara Journey |
| Modernity | Azamara Journey |
| Service | Europa |
| Spaciousness | Europa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Europa |
| Fleet Power | Azamara Journey |
Bottom line: Europa leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Europa for overall superiority; pick Azamara Journey if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azamara Journey if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2000, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (30,277 GT)
- More onboard variety (702 guests)
Choose Europa if...
- Better service ratio (1.5:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (70.8 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Azamara Journey | Europa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $3,409 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 26 | — |
| Duration | 16 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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