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Aurora Expeditions vs Oceanwide Expeditions
Aurora Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value. Pick Aurora Expeditions for solo travelers; Oceanwide Expeditions for value seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Aurora Expeditions | Oceanwide Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Solo travelers, Couples | Adventure seekers, Couples, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Greg Mortimer (7,892 GT) | Hondius (6,603 GT) |
| Newest ship | Douglas Mawson (2025) | Hondius (2019) |
| Guests per ship, average | 144 | 105 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica, Mediterranean | Northern Europe, Antarctica |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | Ten dedicated solo cabins on every sailing of the 2026 and 2027 seasons carry no single supplement. A solo traveler who wants another… | — |
| Loyalty program | Aurora Expeditions Loyalty Program | — |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Vlissingen, Netherlands |
| Founded | 1991 | 1993 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better value?
Oceanwide Expeditions scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for cabins?
Aurora Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 2.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Aurora Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
Aurora Expeditions's largest ship, Greg Mortimer, measures 7,892 gross tons, against 6,603 for Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions's largest. An average Aurora Expeditions ship carries 144 guests, a Oceanwide Expeditions ship 105.
How many ships do Aurora Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions have?
Aurora Expeditions has 3 ships in service; Oceanwide Expeditions has 4 ships in service.