Oceania Cruises
Riviera
- Cruises
- 76
- From
- $2,137
Ship comparison
Riviera vs Viking Jupiter
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 93
- From
- $3,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Riviera is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,250 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Riviera if you want more culture, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Jupiter for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0), dining (10.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Jupiter if you want more of a party, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Riviera for party (7.0 vs 0.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2012).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Riviera | Viking Jupiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 1,250 | 930 |
| Crew | 800 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 52.9 (better) | 51.4 |
| Decks | 15 | 10 |
| Length | 785 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 92 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 76 | 93 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 147 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 68 nights | 7 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,137 (better) | $3,799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Riviera leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Jupiter on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
Riviera debuted in 2012, shortly after her game-changing sister ship Marina, and the cruise line called them "the most beautiful, elegant and sophisticated ships to debut in the past 50 years." Designer touches are everywhere, from the Lalique Grand Staircase to the Owner's Suites furnished by the Ralph Lauren Home Collection, all of…
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76 cruises on sale, from $2,137.
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.
Sailing now
93 cruises on sale, from $3,799.
Questions
Riviera or Viking Jupiter?
Which is bigger, Riviera or Viking Jupiter?
Riviera is bigger at 66,084 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Riviera carries 1,250 passengers and Viking Jupiter carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Riviera or Viking Jupiter?
Viking Jupiter is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2012 for Riviera.
Which has more space per passenger?
Riviera, with 52.9 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Jupiter. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Riviera, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Jupiter.
Which is better for families?
Riviera scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Jupiter.
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