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Explora V vs Viking Jupiter

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Explora V is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 914 passengers. Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019. Explora V has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.

Side by side

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Explora VViking Jupiter
Cruise line Explora Journeys Viking Ocean Cruises
Ship size Medium Medium
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted — 2019
Gross tonnage — 47,800
Passengers 914 930
Crew — 465
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better — 2.0
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier — 51.4
Decks — 10
Length — 745 ft
Beam — 92 ft
Speed — 23 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 — 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 63 93
Upcoming sailings 66 147
Cruise lengths 6 to 38 nights 7 to 35 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,640 (better) $3,799

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

Explora V has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Viking Jupiter: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Jupiter: 7.0
  • Cultural Viking Jupiter: 7.0
  • Dining Viking Jupiter: 8.0
  • Entertainment Viking Jupiter: 7.0
  • Family friendly Viking Jupiter: 1.0
  • Party Viking Jupiter: 7.0
  • Romantic Viking Jupiter: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Jupiter: 10.0
  • Staterooms Viking Jupiter: 8.0

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.

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