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Havila Voyages vs Saga Cruises
Saga Cruises rates higher than Havila Voyages on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Havila Voyages leads on cabins; Saga Cruises on entertainment, service and pools & decks. Pick Saga Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Havila Voyages | Saga Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Havila Capella (15,519 GT) | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) |
| Newest ship | Havila Polaris (2023) | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 468 | 438 |
| Usually sails | Norwegian Fjords | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Solo discount of up to 40% on Seaview and Interior cabins on selected departures, bookable up to 60 days before sailing; limited… | — |
| Loyalty program | — | Britannia Club |
| Owner | Havila Holding AS | Saga plc |
| Headquarters | Fosnavåg, Norway | Folkestone, England |
| Founded | 2017 | 1996 |
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, Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises?
Saga Cruises rates higher than Havila Voyages on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. Havila Voyages leads on cabins; Saga Cruises on entertainment, service and pools & decks.
Is Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises better for entertainment?
Saga Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises better for cabins?
Havila Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.7 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Havila Voyages or Saga Cruises?
Saga Cruises's largest ship, Spirit of Discovery, measures 58,250 gross tons, against 15,519 for Havila Capella, Havila Voyages's largest. An average Havila Voyages ship carries 468 guests, a Saga Cruises ship 438.
How many ships do Havila Voyages and Saga Cruises have?
Havila Voyages has 4 ships in service; Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Havila Voyages and Saga Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Havila Voyages is part of Havila Holding AS; Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc.