Cruise Frog guide
Marella Cruises vs P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises rates higher than Marella Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. P&O Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment, with the rest level. Pick Marella Cruises for value seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Marella Cruises | P&O Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers | Families, Couples, Adults only |
| Fleet rating | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) | Arvia (185,581 GT) |
| Newest ship | Marella Voyager (1997) | Arvia (2022) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,863 | 3,453 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… | — |
| Loyalty program | — | Peninsular Club |
| Owner | TUI Group | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Luton, England | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1973 | 1977 |
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, Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises rates higher than Marella Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. P&O Cruises leads on cabins and entertainment, with the rest level.
Is Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises better for entertainment?
P&O Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.1 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises better for cabins?
P&O Cruises scores higher for cabins, 3.3 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Marella Cruises or P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises's largest ship, Arvia, measures 185,581 gross tons, against 77,302 for Marella Voyager, Marella Cruises's largest. An average Marella Cruises ship carries 1,863 guests, a P&O Cruises ship 3,453.
How many ships do Marella Cruises and P&O Cruises have?
Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service; P&O Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Marella Cruises and P&O Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group; P&O Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.