Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Jupiter
- Cruises
- 93
- From
- $3,799
Ship comparison
Viking Jupiter vs Viking Neptune
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Neptune
- Cruises
- 95
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Neptune is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Jupiter if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Neptune for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 9.0), romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Neptune if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Jupiter for cultural (9.0 vs 7.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $3,799).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Jupiter | Viking Neptune | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 48,000 |
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 465 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 | 51.6 (better) |
| Decks | 10 | 10 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 93 | 95 |
| Upcoming sailings | 147 | 161 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 35 nights | 7 to 64 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,799 | $2,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Jupiter leads on 5 of the ten, Viking Neptune on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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 Neptune
Viking Neptune entered service in November 2022, joining Viking’s fleet of adults-only, all-veranda ocean ships built to feel more like a floating boutique hotel than a theme-park-at-sea.
Sailing now
95 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Jupiter or Viking Neptune?
Which is bigger, Viking Jupiter or Viking Neptune?
Viking Neptune is bigger at 48,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Viking Jupiter carries 930 passengers and Viking Neptune carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Jupiter or Viking Neptune?
Viking Neptune is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2019 for Viking Jupiter.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Neptune, with 51.6 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10.
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