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Holland America Line vs Star Clippers
Holland America Line rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Holland America Line for solo travelers; Star Clippers for adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Holland America Line | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 11 | 3 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Rotterdam (99,935 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Rotterdam (2021) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,074 | 186 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Transatlantic | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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 | — |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | — |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Monaco |
| Founded | 1873 | 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, Holland America Line or Star Clippers?
Holland America Line rates higher than Star Clippers on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Holland America Line leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Holland America Line or Star Clippers better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Holland America Line or Star Clippers 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 Star Clippers better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Holland America Line or Star Clippers better for cabins?
Holland America Line scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Holland America Line or Star Clippers?
Holland America Line's largest ship, Rotterdam, measures 99,935 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Holland America Line ship carries 2,074 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Holland America Line and Star Clippers have?
Holland America Line has 11 ships in service and 1 on the way; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.