Cruise Frog guide
Hurtigruten vs Star Clippers
Star Clippers rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hurtigruten leads on cabins; Star Clippers on entertainment, pools & decks and value. Pick Hurtigruten for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hurtigruten | Star Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers, Solo travelers | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 2.7 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 10 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Midnatsol (16,151 GT) | Royal Clipper (4,425 GT) |
| Newest ship | Midnatsol (2003) | Royal Clipper (2000) |
| Guests per ship, average | 495 | 186 |
| Usually sails | Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Panama Canal |
| 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 | — |
| Owner | Hurtigruten Group | — |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Monaco |
| Founded | 1893 | 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, Hurtigruten or Star Clippers?
Star Clippers rates higher than Hurtigruten on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.0 to 2.7 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hurtigruten leads on cabins; Star Clippers on entertainment, pools & decks and value.
Is Hurtigruten or Star Clippers better value?
Star Clippers scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Hurtigruten or Star Clippers better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hurtigruten or Star Clippers better for entertainment?
Star Clippers scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Hurtigruten or Star Clippers better for cabins?
Hurtigruten scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hurtigruten or Star Clippers?
Hurtigruten's largest ship, Midnatsol, measures 16,151 gross tons, against 4,425 for Royal Clipper, Star Clippers's largest. An average Hurtigruten ship carries 495 guests, a Star Clippers ship 186.
How many ships do Hurtigruten and Star Clippers have?
Hurtigruten has 10 ships in service; Star Clippers has 3 ships in service.