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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines vs Havila Voyages
Havila Voyages rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.5 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on entertainment and value; Havila Voyages on cabins and dining.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Havila Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Bolette (62,735 GT) | Havila Capella (15,519 GT) |
| Newest ship | Bolette (2000) | Havila Polaris (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,282 | 468 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands | Norwegian Fjords |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | None |
| Single supplement | Single cabins are priced for one. A solo guest in a twin cabin pays a single supplement that varies by cruise; Fred. Olsen runs regular… | Solo discount of up to 40% on Seaview and Interior cabins on selected departures, bookable up to 60 days before sailing; limited… |
| Loyalty program | Oceans Club | — |
| Owner | Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group) | Havila Holding AS |
| Headquarters | Ipswich, England | Fosnavåg, Norway |
| Founded | 1848 | 2017 |
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, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages?
Havila Voyages rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.5 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on entertainment and value; Havila Voyages on cabins and dining.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages better value?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages better for dining?
Havila Voyages scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages better for entertainment?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages better for cabins?
Havila Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 2.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Havila Voyages?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines's largest ship, Bolette, measures 62,735 gross tons, against 15,519 for Havila Capella, Havila Voyages's largest. An average Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship carries 1,282 guests, a Havila Voyages ship 468.
How many ships do Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Havila Voyages have?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 3 ships in service; Havila Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Havila Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is part of Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group); Havila Voyages is part of Havila Holding AS.