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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines vs Hurtigruten
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on entertainment, pools & decks and value; Hurtigruten on cabins. Pick Hurtigruten for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Hurtigruten |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.3 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 10 |
| Largest ship | Bolette (62,735 GT) | Midnatsol (16,151 GT) |
| Newest ship | Bolette (2000) | Midnatsol (2003) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,282 | 495 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands | Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | Some ships |
| 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… | Prices are based on two sharing; a solo guest pays a percentage of the cabin rate on top. Hurtigruten offers lowered single supplements on… |
| Loyalty program | Oceans Club | 1893 Ambassador |
| Owner | Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group) | Hurtigruten Group |
| Headquarters | Ipswich, England | Oslo, Norway |
| Founded | 1848 | 1893 |
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 Hurtigruten?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on entertainment, pools & decks and value; Hurtigruten on cabins.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Hurtigruten 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 Hurtigruten better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Hurtigruten 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 Hurtigruten better for cabins?
Hurtigruten scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Hurtigruten?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines's largest ship, Bolette, measures 62,735 gross tons, against 16,151 for Midnatsol, Hurtigruten's largest. An average Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship carries 1,282 guests, a Hurtigruten ship 495.
How many ships do Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Hurtigruten have?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 3 ships in service; Hurtigruten has 10 ships in service.
Are Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Hurtigruten owned by the same company?
No. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is part of Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group); Hurtigruten is part of Hurtigruten Group.