Cruise Frog guide
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines vs Star Clippers
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for solo travelers; Star Clippers for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Bolette (62,735 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Bolette (2000) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,282 | 186 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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 | — |
| Owner | Bonheur (Fred. Olsen Group) | — |
| Headquarters | Ipswich, England | Monaco |
| Founded | 1848 | 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, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leads on cabins and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers better for cabins?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines scores higher for cabins, 2.3 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines or Star Clippers?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines's largest ship, Bolette, measures 62,735 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ship carries 1,282 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Star Clippers have?
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has 3 ships in service; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.