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Holland America Line vs Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Holland America Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on value; Oceania Cruises on dining and pools & decks. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Holland America Line | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 2 |
| Largest ship | Rotterdam (99,935 GT) | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) |
| Newest ship | Rotterdam (2021) | Oceania Allura (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,074 | 987 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Transatlantic | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia |
| Solo cabins | 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | Mariner Society | Oceania Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1873 | 2002 |
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 Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Holland America Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on value; Oceania Cruises on dining and pools & decks.
Is Holland America Line or Oceania Cruises 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 Oceania Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Holland America Line or Oceania Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Holland America Line or Oceania Cruises better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 4.1 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Holland America Line or Oceania Cruises?
Holland America Line's largest ship, Rotterdam, measures 99,935 gross tons, against 67,817 for Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises's largest. An average Holland America Line ship carries 2,074 guests, a Oceania Cruises ship 987.
How many ships do Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises have?
Holland America Line has 11 ships in service and 1 on the way; Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Holland America Line and Oceania Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Holland America Line is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.