Cruise Frog guide
Oceania Cruises vs Princess Cruises
Oceania Cruises and Princess Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining and pools & decks; Princess Cruises on cabins, entertainment and value. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers; Princess Cruises for multigenerational groups and first-time cruisers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceania Cruises | Princess Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers | Couples, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 7 | 17 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | — |
| Largest ship | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) | Star Princess (177,882 GT) |
| Newest ship | Oceania Allura (2025) | Star Princess (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 987 | 3,223 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia | Caribbean, Alaska, Northern Europe, Panama Canal |
| Loyalty program | Oceania Club | Captain's Circle |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Santa Clarita, California, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 1965 |
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, Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises?
Oceania Cruises and Princess Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining and pools & decks; Princess Cruises on cabins, entertainment and value.
Is Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises better value?
Princess Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises better for entertainment?
Princess Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises better for cabins?
Princess Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Oceania Cruises or Princess Cruises?
Princess Cruises's largest ship, Star Princess, measures 177,882 gross tons, against 67,817 for Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises's largest. An average Oceania Cruises ship carries 987 guests, a Princess Cruises ship 3,223.
How many ships do Oceania Cruises and Princess Cruises have?
Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way; Princess Cruises has 17 ships in service.
Are Oceania Cruises and Princess Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.