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Cunard vs Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Cunard on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Cunard leads on cabins and entertainment; Oceania Cruises on dining and pools & decks. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Cunard | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 2 |
| Largest ship | Queen Mary 2 (149,215 GT) | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) |
| Newest ship | Queen Anne (2024) | Oceania Allura (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,467 | 987 |
| Usually sails | World cruises, Caribbean, Alaska, Transatlantic | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | No fixed published percentage. Single staterooms are priced for one guest; a solo traveler in a standard double cabin pays a supplement… | — |
| Loyalty program | Cunard World Club | Oceania Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Southampton, United Kingdom | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1840 | 2002 |
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, Cunard or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Cunard on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Cunard leads on cabins and entertainment; Oceania Cruises on dining and pools & decks.
Is Cunard or Oceania Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Cunard or Oceania Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Cunard or Oceania Cruises better for entertainment?
Cunard scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Cunard or Oceania Cruises better for cabins?
Cunard scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Cunard or Oceania Cruises?
Cunard's largest ship, Queen Mary 2, measures 149,215 gross tons, against 67,817 for Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises's largest. An average Cunard ship carries 2,467 guests, a Oceania Cruises ship 987.
How many ships do Cunard and Oceania Cruises have?
Cunard has 4 ships in service; Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Cunard and Oceania Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Cunard is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.