Cruise Frog guide
Princess Cruises vs Saga Cruises
Princess Cruises and Saga Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Princess Cruises leads on entertainment and value; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks. Pick Princess Cruises for multigenerational groups and first-time cruisers; Saga Cruises for solo travelers and adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Princess Cruises | Saga Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 17 | 6 |
| Ships on the way | — | 1 |
| Largest ship | Star Princess (177,882 GT) | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) |
| Newest ship | Star Princess (2025) | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 3,223 | 438 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Alaska, Northern Europe, Panama Canal | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine |
| Loyalty program | Captain's Circle | Britannia Club |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc | Saga plc |
| Headquarters | Santa Clarita, California, United States | Folkestone, England |
| Founded | 1965 | 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, Princess Cruises or Saga Cruises?
Princess Cruises and Saga Cruises rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Princess Cruises leads on entertainment and value; Saga Cruises on cabins, service and pools & decks.
Is Princess Cruises or Saga 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 Princess Cruises or Saga Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Princess Cruises or Saga 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 Princess Cruises or Saga Cruises better for cabins?
Saga Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Princess Cruises or Saga Cruises?
Princess Cruises's largest ship, Star Princess, measures 177,882 gross tons, against 58,250 for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises's largest. An average Princess Cruises ship carries 3,223 guests, a Saga Cruises ship 438.
How many ships do Princess Cruises and Saga Cruises have?
Princess Cruises has 17 ships in service; Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way.
Are Princess Cruises and Saga Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc; Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc.