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Hurtigruten vs Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Hurtigruten for adventure seekers; Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hurtigruten | Oceania Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 2.7 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 1.0 | 4.6 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 10 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 2 |
| Largest ship | Midnatsol (16,151 GT) | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) |
| Newest ship | Midnatsol (2003) | Oceania Allura (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 495 | 987 |
| Usually sails | Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia |
| Solo cabins | Some ships | — |
| Single supplement | 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 | 1893 Ambassador | Oceania Club |
| Owner | Hurtigruten Group | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1893 | 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, Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on cabins, dining, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises better for entertainment?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises better for cabins?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.1 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hurtigruten or Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises's largest ship, Oceania Allura, measures 67,817 gross tons, against 16,151 for Midnatsol, Hurtigruten's largest. An average Hurtigruten ship carries 495 guests, a Oceania Cruises ship 987.
How many ships do Hurtigruten and Oceania Cruises have?
Hurtigruten has 10 ships in service; Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way.
Are Hurtigruten and Oceania Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Hurtigruten is part of Hurtigruten Group; Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.