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Holland America Line vs Saga Cruises
Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks. Pick Saga Cruises for adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Holland America Line | Saga Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Rotterdam (99,935 GT) | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) |
| Newest ship | Rotterdam (2021) | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,074 | 438 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Transatlantic | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine |
| 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 | Britannia Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Saga plc |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Folkestone, England |
| Founded | 1873 | 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, Holland America Line or Saga Cruises?
Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks.
Is Holland America Line or Saga 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 Saga Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Holland America Line or Saga Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Holland America Line or Saga Cruises better for cabins?
Saga Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Holland America Line or Saga Cruises?
Holland America Line's largest ship, Rotterdam, measures 99,935 gross tons, against 58,250 for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises's largest. An average Holland America Line ship carries 2,074 guests, a Saga Cruises ship 438.
How many ships do Holland America Line and Saga Cruises have?
Holland America Line has 11 ships in service and 1 on the way; Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Holland America Line and Saga Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Holland America Line is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc.