Oceania Cruises
Allura
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $2,887
Ship comparison
Allura vs Viking Star
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Star
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allura is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,200 passengers, in service since 2025. Viking Star is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Allura if you want better-rated dining, more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Star for dining (10.0 vs 6.0), cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 7.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Star if you want a more family-friendly ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Allura for family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) and active (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 Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2015 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Length | 791 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 20 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 111 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 114 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,887 | $2,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allura leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Star on 2, with 2 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 Star
Stylish, spry and quite the looker, the first ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises gives off the vibe of a different kind of cruise ship. Yes, like its river ship cousins, Viking Star places a big emphasis on place, with itineraries jam-packed with drool-worthy destinations and intriguing shore excursions.
Highlights
- Understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design
- Two pool choices featuring a main pool with a retractable dome and a glass-backed infinity pool
- Top-flight shore excursions to fascinating destinations (included in your fare)
- Attentive, courteous and genuinely friendly service from the crew.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Allura or Viking Star?
Which is bigger, Allura or Viking Star?
Allura is bigger at 67,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Star. Allura carries 1,200 passengers and Viking Star carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Allura or Viking Star?
Allura is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2015 for Viking Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allura, with 55.8 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Star. 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 Star.
Which is better for families?
Viking Star scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Allura.
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