Oceania Cruises
Marina
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $2,199
Ship comparison
Marina vs Viking Saturn
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Saturn
- Cruises
- 88
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011. Viking Saturn is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Marina if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Viking Saturn for dining (10.0 vs 3.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Saturn if you want more of a party, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Marina for party (3.0 vs 0.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2011).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Marina | Viking Saturn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2023 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | 47,842 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Length | 785 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 100 | 88 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 66 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,199 (better) | $2,599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Marina leads on 5 of the ten, Viking Saturn on 3, with 2 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 Saturn
The 930-passenger Viking Saturn launched in May 2023 as the ninth ship to join Viking Cruises' oceangoing fleet, sailing itineraries to many of the most enticing seaport destinations in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Sailing now
88 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Marina or Viking Saturn?
Which is bigger, Marina or Viking Saturn?
Marina is bigger at 66,084 gross tons, against 47,842 gross tons for Viking Saturn. Marina carries 1,258 passengers and Viking Saturn carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Marina or Viking Saturn?
Viking Saturn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2011 for Marina.
Which has more space per passenger?
Marina, with 52.5 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Saturn. 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 Saturn.
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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