Cruise Frog guide
Cunard vs Star Clippers
Cunard rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Cunard leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Star Clippers on value. Pick Star Clippers for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Cunard | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Queen Mary 2 (149,215 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Queen Anne (2024) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,467 | 186 |
| Usually sails | World cruises, Caribbean, Alaska, Transatlantic | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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 | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | — |
| Headquarters | Southampton, United Kingdom | Monaco |
| Founded | 1840 | 1989 |
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 Star Clippers?
Cunard rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Cunard leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks; Star Clippers on value.
Is Cunard or Star Clippers better value?
Star Clippers scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Cunard or Star Clippers better for dining?
Cunard scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Cunard or Star Clippers 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 Star Clippers better for cabins?
Cunard scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Cunard or Star Clippers?
Cunard's largest ship, Queen Mary 2, measures 149,215 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Cunard ship carries 2,467 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Cunard and Star Clippers have?
Cunard has 4 ships in service; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.