Oceania Cruises
Marina
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $2,199
Ship comparison
Marina vs Viking Mars
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011. Viking Mars is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Marina if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Viking Mars for dining (10.0 vs 7.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Mars if you want more of a party, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Marina for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2011).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Marina | Viking Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 1,258 | 930 |
| Crew | 800 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 52.5 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 11 | 10 |
| Length | 785 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 100 | 68 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 121 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 66 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,199 (better) | $3,299 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Marina leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Mars on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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 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.
Questions
Marina or Viking Mars?
Which is bigger, Marina or Viking Mars?
Marina is bigger at 66,084 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Mars. Marina carries 1,258 passengers and Viking Mars carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Marina or Viking Mars?
Viking Mars is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2011 for Marina.
Which has more space per passenger?
Marina, with 52.5 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Mars. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Marina, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Mars.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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