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Oceania Cruises vs Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on cabins, entertainment and value. Pick Oceania Cruises for history and culture and solo travelers; Virgin Voyages for friends and groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceania Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | — |
| Largest ship | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Oceania Allura (2025) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 987 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Oceania Club | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 2014 |
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 Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on cabins, entertainment and value.
Is Oceania Cruises or Virgin Voyages better value?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Oceania Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Oceania Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for entertainment?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Oceania Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Oceania Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages's largest ship, Brilliant Lady, measures 108,232 gross tons, against 67,817 for Oceania Allura, Oceania Cruises's largest. An average Oceania Cruises ship carries 987 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do Oceania Cruises and Virgin Voyages have?
Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Oceania Cruises and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).