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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions vs Oceanwide Expeditions
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value. Pick HX Hurtigruten Expeditions for history and culture; Oceanwide Expeditions for value seekers.
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| Fact | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions | Oceanwide Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, History and culture | Adventure seekers, Couples, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (20,889 GT) | Hondius (6,603 GT) |
| Newest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (2020) | Hondius (2019) |
| Guests per ship, average | 284 | 105 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Antarctica, Galápagos | Northern Europe, Antarctica |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Low solo supplement on every departure while the solo cabin allocation lasts: 25% on Atlantic crossings and South America; 45% on Alaska… | — |
| Loyalty program | HX Explorers | — |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Vlissingen, Netherlands |
| Founded | 2021 | 1993 |
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, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better value?
Oceanwide Expeditions scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for cabins?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 2.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions's largest ship, Fridtjof Nansen, measures 20,889 gross tons, against 6,603 for Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions's largest. An average HX Hurtigruten Expeditions ship carries 284 guests, a Oceanwide Expeditions ship 105.
How many ships do HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions have?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has 5 ships in service; Oceanwide Expeditions has 4 ships in service.