Oceania Cruises
Marina
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $2,199
Ship comparison
Marina vs Viking Lyra
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011. Viking Lyra is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 998 passengers. Viking Lyra has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Marina if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $2,199 (vs $2,999) and it has 100 cruises on sale (vs 50).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Marina | Viking Lyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | — |
| Passengers | 1,258 | 998 |
| Crew | 800 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 52.5 | — |
| Decks | 11 | — |
| Length | 785 ft | — |
| Beam | 106 ft | — |
| Speed | 23 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 100 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 68 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 66 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,199 (better) | $2,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Lyra has no Bliss scores yet.
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Oceania Cruises
Marina
Marina, a comfortable, gorgeous looker in the Oceania Cruises fleet, was the first in the line’s new-build program and was joined by sister ship Riviera. They were clearly meant to be game-changers among midsize, balcony-studded cruise ships targeting reasonably well-heeled cruisers who appreciate luxury but revel in value pricing.
Highlights
- Marina boasts a wide range of sublime dining options.
- The ship offers guests a hands-on gourmet cooking experience at the Bon Appetit Culinary Center.
Sailing now
100 cruises on sale, from $2,199.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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