Oceania Cruises
Allura
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $2,887
Ship comparison
Allura vs Viking Jupiter
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 93
- From
- $3,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allura is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2025. Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Allura if you want more culture, better-rated dining or more crew per passenger: it outscores Viking Jupiter for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and dining (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.0).
Choose Viking Jupiter if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Allura for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allura | Viking Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 67,000 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 1,200 | 930 |
| Crew | 800 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 55.8 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 15 | 10 |
| Length | 791 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 93 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,887 (better) | $3,799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allura leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Jupiter on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Allura
Oceania Cruises’ Allura debuted in July 2025 as the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and a near twin to Vista.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $2,887.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
The sixth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Jupiter debuted in February 2019. Similar to its sister ships, Viking Jupiter offers the same inclusive premium cruise experience with itineraries focusing on the ports of call. But Viking Jupiter is a marvel itself.
Highlights
- An all-inclusive cruising experience
- The specialty dining restaurants on the ship are complimentary.
- The free spa includes a sauna, a Nordic plunge pool, a thermal pool, a snow grotto and a steam bath.
- Enjoy finger sandwiches, petite desserts, a dozen different teas and light music in the Wintergarden.
Sailing now
93 cruises on sale, from $3,799.
Questions
Allura or Viking Jupiter?
Which is bigger, Allura or Viking Jupiter?
Allura is bigger at 67,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Viking Jupiter carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Viking Jupiter?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2019 for Viking Jupiter.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allura, with 55.8 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Jupiter. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Allura, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Jupiter.
Which is better for families?
Allura scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Jupiter.
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