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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions vs UnCruise Adventures
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than UnCruise Adventures 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; UnCruise Adventures on dining and service. Pick HX Hurtigruten Expeditions for history and culture; UnCruise Adventures for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions | UnCruise Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, History and culture | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 9 |
| Largest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (20,889 GT) | La Pinta (1,438 GT) |
| Newest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (2020) | La Pinta (2007) |
| Guests per ship, average | 284 | 62 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Antarctica, Galápagos | Alaska, Pacific Coast, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii |
| 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 | UnCruise Loyalty & Rewards |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 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, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions rates higher than UnCruise Adventures 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; UnCruise Adventures on dining and service.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for dining?
UnCruise Adventures scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for cabins?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 2.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for families?
UnCruise Adventures is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; HX Hurtigruten Expeditions is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions's largest ship, Fridtjof Nansen, measures 20,889 gross tons, against 1,438 for La Pinta, UnCruise Adventures's largest. An average HX Hurtigruten Expeditions ship carries 284 guests, a UnCruise Adventures ship 62.
How many ships do HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures have?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has 5 ships in service; UnCruise Adventures has 9 ships in service.