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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines vs Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on value; Oceania Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.3 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 2 |
| Largest ship | Bolette (62,735 GT) | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) |
| Newest ship | Bolette (2000) | Oceania Allura (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,282 | 987 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | Oceans Club | Oceania Club |
| Owner | Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group) | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Ipswich, England | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1848 | 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, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on value; Oceania Cruises on cabins, dining and pools & decks.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Oceania Cruises 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 Oceania Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Oceania Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Oceania Cruises better for cabins?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 2.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises's largest ship, Oceania Allura, measures 67,817 gross tons, against 62,735 for Bolette, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines's largest. An average Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship carries 1,282 guests, a Oceania Cruises ship 987.
How many ships do Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Oceania Cruises have?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 3 ships in service; Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Oceania Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is part of Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group); Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.