Cruise Frog guide
Holland America Line vs Hurtigruten
Holland America Line rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level. Pick Hurtigruten for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Holland America Line | Hurtigruten |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 10 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Rotterdam (99,935 GT) | Midnatsol (16,151 GT) |
| Newest ship | Rotterdam (2021) | Midnatsol (2003) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,074 | 495 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Transatlantic | Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | Some ships |
| Single supplement | The dozen single Ocean View staterooms on each Pinnacle-class ship carry no single supplement. In a standard stateroom fares are based on… | Prices are based on two sharing; a solo guest pays a percentage of the cabin rate on top. Hurtigruten offers lowered single supplements on… |
| Loyalty program | Mariner Society | 1893 Ambassador |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Hurtigruten Group |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Oslo, Norway |
| Founded | 1873 | 1893 |
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, Holland America Line or Hurtigruten?
Holland America Line rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, pools & decks and value, with the rest level.
Is Holland America Line or Hurtigruten better value?
Holland America Line scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Holland America Line or Hurtigruten better for dining?
Holland America Line scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Holland America Line or Hurtigruten better for entertainment?
Holland America Line scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Holland America Line or Hurtigruten better for cabins?
Holland America Line scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Holland America Line or Hurtigruten?
Holland America Line's largest ship, Rotterdam, measures 99,935 gross tons, against 16,151 for Midnatsol, Hurtigruten's largest. An average Holland America Line ship carries 2,074 guests, a Hurtigruten ship 495.
How many ships do Holland America Line and Hurtigruten have?
Holland America Line has 11 ships in service and 1 on the way; Hurtigruten has 10 ships in service.
Are Holland America Line and Hurtigruten owned by the same company?
No. Holland America Line is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Hurtigruten is part of Hurtigruten Group.