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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vs The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection leads on cabins, with the rest level. Pick Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for history and culture and adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers | Couples, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Europa 2 (42,830 GT) | Ilma (46,750 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hanseatic Spirit (2021) | Luminara (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 323 | 399 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, World cruises | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, 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 | Marriott Bonvoy |
| Owner | TUI Cruises | Oaktree Capital Management |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1970 | 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, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection leads on cabins, with the rest level.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for cabins?
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's largest ship, Ilma, measures 46,750 gross tons, against 42,830 for Europa 2, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises's largest. An average Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship carries 323 guests, a The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship 399.
How many ships do Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection have?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has 5 ships in service; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has 3 ships in service.
Are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection owned by the same company?
No. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is part of TUI Cruises; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is part of Oaktree Capital Management.