Cruise Frog guide
Disney Cruise Line vs Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Disney Cruise Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on entertainment, service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on dining and value. Pick Disney Cruise Line for families and multigenerational groups; Virgin Voyages for adults only and couples.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Disney Cruise Line | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Families, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 4 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Disney Adventure (208,108 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Disney Adventure (2026) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,649 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Mexican Riviera | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Disney's terms state that single-occupancy fares are 200% of the double-occupancy package price, so a solo guest pays for two. No… | — |
| Loyalty program | Castaway Club | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences) | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Celebration, Florida, United States | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1996 | 2014 |
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, Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Disney Cruise Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on entertainment, service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on dining and value.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages better value?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for value, 4.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages better for dining?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages better for entertainment?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for entertainment, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages better for families?
Disney Cruise Line is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Virgin Voyages is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Disney Cruise Line or Virgin Voyages?
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship, Disney Adventure, measures 208,108 gross tons, against 108,232 for Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages's largest. An average Disney Cruise Line ship carries 2,649 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do Disney Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages have?
Disney Cruise Line has 8 ships in service and 1 on the way; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Disney Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Disney Cruise Line is part of The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences); Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).