Cruise Frog guide
Havila Voyages vs Star Clippers
Havila Voyages rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.5 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Havila Voyages leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks; Star Clippers on entertainment and value. Pick Havila Voyages for solo travelers; Star Clippers for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Havila Voyages | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Havila Capella (15,519 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Havila Polaris (2023) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 468 | 186 |
| Usually sails | Norwegian Fjords | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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… | — |
| Owner | Havila Holding AS | — |
| Headquarters | Fosnavåg, Norway | Monaco |
| Founded | 2017 | 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, Havila Voyages or Star Clippers?
Havila Voyages rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.5 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Havila Voyages leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks; Star Clippers on entertainment and value.
Is Havila Voyages or Star Clippers better value?
Star Clippers scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Havila Voyages or Star Clippers better for dining?
Havila Voyages scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Havila Voyages or Star Clippers better for entertainment?
Star Clippers scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Havila Voyages or Star Clippers better for cabins?
Havila Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Havila Voyages or Star Clippers?
Havila Voyages's largest ship, Havila Capella, measures 15,519 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Havila Voyages ship carries 468 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Havila Voyages and Star Clippers have?
Havila Voyages has 4 ships in service; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.