Cruise Frog guide
TUI Cruises vs Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages rates higher than TUI Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Virgin Voyages leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level. Pick TUI Cruises for families; Virgin Voyages for adults only and friends and groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | TUI Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Food lovers | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 9 | 4 |
| Largest ship | Mein Schiff Relax (160,000 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Mein Schiff Flow (2026) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,970 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Mediterranean | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | — | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture) | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2007 | 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, TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages rates higher than TUI Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Virgin Voyages leads on cabins and dining, with the rest level.
Is TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is TUI 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 TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 4.0 out of 5.
Is TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for families?
TUI Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Virgin Voyages is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, TUI Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
TUI Cruises's largest ship, Mein Schiff Relax, measures 160,000 gross tons, against 108,232 for Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages's largest. An average TUI Cruises ship carries 2,970 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do TUI Cruises and Virgin Voyages have?
TUI Cruises has 9 ships in service; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are TUI Cruises and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. TUI Cruises is part of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture); Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).