Explora Journeys
Explora V
- Cruises
- 63
- From
- $3,640
Ship comparison
Explora V vs Viking Mars
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Explora V is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 914 passengers. Viking Mars is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2022. 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 V | Viking Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Explora Journeys | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2022 |
| 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 | — | 94 ft |
| Speed | — | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 63 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 66 | 121 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 38 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,640 | $3,299 (better) |
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.
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Explora Journeys
Explora V
Sailing now
63 cruises on sale, from $3,640.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
The eighth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Mars debuted in May 2022 and offers a rich set of itineraries throughout Europe, Australia and Asia.
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
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