Cruise Frog guide
Oceania Cruises vs TUI Cruises
TUI Cruises rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on cabins, entertainment and value. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and history and culture; TUI Cruises for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceania Cruises | TUI Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers | Couples, Families, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | — |
| Largest ship | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) | Mein Schiff Relax (160,000 GT) |
| Newest ship | Oceania Allura (2025) | Mein Schiff Flow (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 987 | 2,970 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Loyalty program | Oceania Club | — |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| Founded | 2002 | 2007 |
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 TUI Cruises?
TUI Cruises rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on cabins, entertainment and value.
Is Oceania Cruises or TUI Cruises better value?
TUI 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 TUI 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 TUI Cruises better for entertainment?
TUI 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 TUI Cruises better for cabins?
TUI Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Oceania Cruises or TUI Cruises better for families?
TUI Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Oceania Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Oceania Cruises or TUI Cruises?
TUI Cruises's largest ship, Mein Schiff Relax, measures 160,000 gross tons, against 67,817 for Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises's largest. An average Oceania Cruises ship carries 987 guests, a TUI Cruises ship 2,970.
How many ships do Oceania Cruises and TUI Cruises have?
Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way; TUI Cruises has 9 ships in service.
Are Oceania Cruises and TUI Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; TUI Cruises is part of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture).