Explora Journeys
Explora III
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $4,160
Ship comparison
Explora III vs Viking Lyra
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Explora III is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 922 passengers. Viking Lyra is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 998 passengers. Explora III has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Viking Lyra has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Explora III if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 109 cruises on sale (vs 50).
Choose Viking Lyra if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,999 (vs $4,160).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Explora III | Viking Lyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Explora Journeys | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Gross tonnage | 73,904 | — |
| Passengers | 922 | 998 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 80.2 | — |
| Length | 879 ft | — |
| Beam | 108 ft | — |
| Cruises on sale | 109 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 68 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 25 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,160 | $2,999 (better) |
Explora Journeys
Explora III
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109 cruises on sale, from $4,160.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
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50 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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