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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vs SeaDream Yacht Club
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | SeaDream Yacht Club |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers | Couples, Food lovers, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 2 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Europa 2 (42,830 GT) | SeaDream II (4,333 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hanseatic Spirit (2021) | SeaDream II (1985) |
| Guests per ship, average | 323 | 112 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, World cruises | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Northern Europe |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Suites are priced per person on double occupancy. Hapag-Lloyd publishes offers for solo travelers with no or only a small surcharge for… | — |
| Loyalty program | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Club | SeaDream Club |
| Owner | TUI Cruises | — |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Oslo, Norway |
| Founded | 1970 | 2001 |
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, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than SeaDream Yacht Club on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club better for entertainment?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club better for cabins?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.8 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or SeaDream Yacht Club?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises's largest ship, Europa 2, measures 42,830 gross tons, against 4,333 for SeaDream II, SeaDream Yacht Club's largest. An average Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship carries 323 guests, a SeaDream Yacht Club ship 112.
How many ships do Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and SeaDream Yacht Club have?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has 5 ships in service; SeaDream Yacht Club has 2 ships in service and 1 on the way.