Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
- Cruises
- 68
- From
- $3,299
Ship comparison
Viking Mars vs Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Mars is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Viking Mars if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Viking Sky for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Sky if you want a more family-friendly ship, more crew per passenger or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Mars for family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 1.7 passengers (vs 2.0) and its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $3,299).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Mars | Viking Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 465 | 550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 | 1.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Decks | 10 | 14 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 94 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 68 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 121 | 163 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 169 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,299 | $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 Mars leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Sky on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Mars
The eighth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Mars debuted in May 2022 and offers a rich set of itineraries throughout Europe, Australia and Asia.
Sailing now
68 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises debuted its third ocean cruise ship, Viking Sky, in February 2017. Similar to her sister ships such as Viking Star and Viking Sea, the 930-passenger Viking Sky focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.
Highlights
- Destination-focused excursions in port
- All-veranda staterooms
- Cultural enrichment programs available in on-board theater
- Afternoon tea service in the Wintergarden
Sailing now
91 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Mars or Viking Sky?
Which is bigger, Viking Mars or Viking Sky?
They are the same size, 47,800 gross tons each. Viking Mars carries 930 passengers and Viking Sky carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Mars or Viking Sky?
Viking Mars is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2017 for Viking Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 51.4 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Sky, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Mars.
Which is better for families?
Viking Sky scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Viking Mars.
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