Cruise Frog guide
Saga Cruises vs TUI Cruises
TUI Cruises rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Saga Cruises leads on cabins, service and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on entertainment and value. Pick Saga Cruises for solo travelers and adults only; TUI Cruises for families and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Saga Cruises | TUI Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture | Couples, Families, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 6 | 9 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) | Mein Schiff Relax (160,000 GT) |
| Newest ship | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) | Mein Schiff Flow (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 438 | 2,970 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Loyalty program | Britannia Club | — |
| Owner | Saga plc | TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Folkestone, England | Hamburg, Germany |
| Founded | 1996 | 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, Saga Cruises or TUI Cruises?
TUI Cruises rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.1 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Saga Cruises leads on cabins, service and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on entertainment and value.
Is Saga 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 Saga Cruises or TUI Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Saga 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 Saga Cruises or TUI Cruises better for cabins?
Saga Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Saga Cruises or TUI Cruises better for families?
TUI Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Saga Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Saga Cruises or TUI Cruises?
TUI Cruises's largest ship, Mein Schiff Relax, measures 160,000 gross tons, against 58,250 for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises's largest. An average Saga Cruises ship carries 438 guests, a TUI Cruises ship 2,970.
How many ships do Saga Cruises and TUI Cruises have?
Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way; TUI Cruises has 9 ships in service.
Are Saga Cruises and TUI Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc; TUI Cruises is part of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture).