Cruise Frog guide
Saga Cruises vs Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Saga Cruises leads on service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on cabins, dining, entertainment and value. Pick Saga Cruises for solo travelers and history and culture; Virgin Voyages for food lovers and friends and groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Saga Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 438 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Britannia Club | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | Saga plc | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Folkestone, England | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 1996 | 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, Saga Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Saga Cruises leads on service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on cabins, dining, entertainment and value.
Is Saga 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 Saga Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for dining?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Saga 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 Saga Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.7 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Saga Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages's largest ship, Brilliant Lady, measures 108,232 gross tons, against 58,250 for Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises's largest. An average Saga Cruises ship carries 438 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do Saga Cruises and Virgin Voyages have?
Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Saga Cruises and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc; Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).