Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
75Top 31% of ships
Dining
54Beats 20% of ships
Entertainment
57Beats 20% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
59Beats 27% of ships
Value / Cost
82Top 19% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 82/100
Attentive service — about 1.8 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100
General
Cruise LineAzamara
Ship NamePursuit
Maiden voyage13 August 2018
Physical
Year Built2001
Refurbished 2018
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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 18.5 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 1.8
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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 Cabins7
Passenger Capacity 690
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 43.88
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsDiscoveries Restaurant (main dining, included), Windows Cafe (buffet, included), Pool Grill/The Patio (casual, included), Prime C (steakhouse, specialty/paid), Aqualina (Italian, specialty/paid), plus Chef's Table (premium paid experience)
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools1
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only2
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges5
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 AreaYes
Special AmenitiesSuite guests receive complimentary butler service, 240 minutes of internet, complimentary specialty dining, and free access to the Sanctum Spa Terrace thalassotherapy pool; Destination Immersion program with wine tastings, culinary classes, and AzAmazing Evenings; Sanctum Spa, fitness center, library, and 'Nights in Private Places' poolside dining package ($395)
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 9HA4800
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9210220
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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 248762000
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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'.