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Oceanwide Expeditions vs Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceanwide Expeditions leads on value; Swan Hellenic on cabins, dining and pools & decks. Pick Oceanwide Expeditions for value seekers; Swan Hellenic for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceanwide Expeditions | Swan Hellenic |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Value seekers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 4 | 3 |
| Largest ship | Hondius (6,603 GT) | SH Diana (12,255 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hondius (2019) | SH Diana (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 105 | 165 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica | Antarctica, Northern Europe |
| Headquarters | Vlissingen, Netherlands | Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Founded | 1993 | 1954 |
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, Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic?
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceanwide Expeditions leads on value; Swan Hellenic on cabins, dining and pools & decks.
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better value?
Oceanwide Expeditions scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for dining?
Swan Hellenic scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for cabins?
Swan Hellenic scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 2.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Oceanwide Expeditions or Swan Hellenic?
Swan Hellenic's largest ship, SH Diana, measures 12,255 gross tons, against 6,603 for Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions's largest. An average Oceanwide Expeditions ship carries 105 guests, a Swan Hellenic ship 165.
How many ships do Oceanwide Expeditions and Swan Hellenic have?
Oceanwide Expeditions has 4 ships in service; Swan Hellenic has 3 ships in service.