Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 93
- From
- $3,799
Ship comparison
Viking Jupiter vs Viking Lyra
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019. 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 Viking Lyra if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,999 (vs $3,799).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Jupiter | Viking Lyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | — |
| Passengers | 930 | 998 |
| 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 | 92 ft | — |
| Speed | 23 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 93 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 147 | 68 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 35 nights | 7 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,799 | $2,999 (better) |
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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- Spa & fitness
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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.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Lyra
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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