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Viking Jupiter vs Viking Saturn

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Jupiter is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Saturn is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2023.

Choose Viking Jupiter if you want better-rated dining, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Saturn for dining (8.0 vs 3.0), party (7.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Viking Saturn if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores Viking Jupiter for active (8.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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Viking JupiterViking Saturn
Cruise line Viking Ocean Cruises Viking Ocean Cruises
Ship size Medium Medium
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2019 2023 (better)
Gross tonnage 47,800 47,842
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 51.4
Decks 10 14
Length 745 ft 745 ft
Beam 92 ft 94 ft
Speed 23 mph 23 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 93 88
Upcoming sailings 147 184
Cruise lengths 7 to 35 nights 7 to 28 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 3 of the ten, Viking Saturn on 3, with 4 level.

  • Active Viking Jupiter: 7.0 Viking Saturn: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Jupiter: 7.0 Viking Saturn: 7.0
  • Cultural Viking Jupiter: 7.0 Viking Saturn: 8.0
  • Dining Viking Jupiter: 8.0 Viking Saturn: 3.0
  • Entertainment Viking Jupiter: 7.0 Viking Saturn: 7.0
  • Family friendly Viking Jupiter: 1.0 Viking Saturn: 2.0
  • Party Viking Jupiter: 7.0 Viking Saturn: 3.0
  • Romantic Viking Jupiter: 10.0 Viking Saturn: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Jupiter: 10.0 Viking Saturn: 10.0
  • Staterooms Viking Jupiter: 8.0 Viking Saturn: 8.0

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 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

Viking Jupiter or Viking Saturn?

Which is bigger, Viking Jupiter or Viking Saturn?

Viking Saturn is bigger at 47,842 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Jupiter. Viking Jupiter carries 930 passengers and Viking Saturn carries 930.

Which ship is newer, Viking Jupiter or Viking Saturn?

Viking Saturn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for Viking Jupiter.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 51.4 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers.

Which is better for families?

Viking Saturn 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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