Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
74Top 31% of ships
Dining
67Beats 46% of ships
Entertainment
60Beats 26% of ships
Activities & Thrills
42Beats 22% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
54Beats 16% of ships
Value / Cost
82Top 19% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 82/100
Attentive service — about 1.84 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 42/100
General
Cruise LineAzamara
Ship NameOnward
Maiden voyage2 May 2022
Physical
Year Built1999
Refurbished 2021
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 30,277 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 181 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 25.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 11
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 20 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew408
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.84
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins352
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins9
Passenger Capacity 692
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 43.753
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsDiscoveries Restaurant, Windows Café, The Patio, Swirl & Top, 24-Hour Room Service (included); Aqualina, Prime C, Chef's Table (specialty/paid)
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs3
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive3
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges8
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesGolf Simulator
Golf SimulatorYes
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA5593
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9187887
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 229765000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.