Cruise Frog guide
Norwegian Cruise Line vs P&O Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line rates higher than P&O Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.6 to 3.4 out of 5 across their rated ships. Norwegian Cruise Line leads on cabins, dining and entertainment; P&O Cruises on service and value. Pick Norwegian Cruise Line for first-time cruisers and friends and groups; P&O Cruises for couples and adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Norwegian Cruise Line | P&O Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Families, First-time cruisers, Friends and groups, Solo travelers, Multigenerational groups | Families, Couples, Adults only |
| Fleet rating | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Service | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 20 | 7 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Norwegian Encore (169,116 GT) | Arvia (185,581 GT) |
| Newest ship | Norwegian Luna (2026) | Arvia (2022) |
| Guests per ship, average | 3,071 | 3,453 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas, Transatlantic, Mediterranean | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords |
| Loyalty program | Latitudes Rewards | Peninsular Club |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Southampton, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1966 | 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, Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises?
Norwegian Cruise Line rates higher than P&O Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.6 to 3.4 out of 5 across their rated ships. Norwegian Cruise Line leads on cabins, dining and entertainment; P&O Cruises on service and value.
Is Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises better value?
P&O Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises better for dining?
Norwegian Cruise Line scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises better for entertainment?
Norwegian Cruise Line scores higher for entertainment, 4.3 to 3.1 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises better for cabins?
Norwegian Cruise Line scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 3.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Norwegian Cruise Line or P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises's largest ship, Arvia, measures 185,581 gross tons, against 169,116 for Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Cruise Line's largest. An average Norwegian Cruise Line ship carries 3,071 guests, a P&O Cruises ship 3,453.
How many ships do Norwegian Cruise Line and P&O Cruises have?
Norwegian Cruise Line has 20 ships in service and 1 on the way; P&O Cruises has 7 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Norwegian Cruise Line and P&O Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Norwegian Cruise Line is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; P&O Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.