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Oceania Cruises vs Saga Cruises
Oceania Cruises and Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins and service. Pick Oceania Cruises for food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceania Cruises | Saga Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 7 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) |
| Newest ship | Oceania Allura (2025) | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 987 | 438 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine |
| Loyalty program | Oceania Club | Britannia Club |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Saga plc |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Folkestone, England |
| Founded | 2002 | 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, Oceania Cruises or Saga Cruises?
Oceania Cruises and Saga 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; Saga Cruises on cabins and service.
Is Oceania Cruises or Saga Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Oceania Cruises or Saga 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 Saga Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Oceania Cruises or Saga Cruises better for cabins?
Saga Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Oceania Cruises or Saga Cruises?
Oceania Cruises's largest ship, Oceania Allura, measures 67,817 gross tons, against 58,250 for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises's largest. An average Oceania Cruises ship carries 987 guests, a Saga Cruises ship 438.
How many ships do Oceania Cruises and Saga Cruises have?
Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way; Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Oceania Cruises and Saga Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc.