Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $5,999
Ship comparison
Viking Orion vs Viking Sea
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sea
- Cruises
- 67
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Orion is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2018. Viking Sea is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Viking Orion if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Viking Sea for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Sea if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,999 (vs $5,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Orion | Viking Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 47,800 |
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 550 | 550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Decks | 14 | 14 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 67 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 141 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–92 nights | 7–28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,999 | $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 Orion leads on 7 of the ten, Viking Sea on 0, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $5,999.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sea
Viking Ocean Cruises launched its second ocean cruise ship in April 2016. Nearly identical to its sister ship, Viking Star (see review), the 930-passenger Viking Sea focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.
Highlights
- Local musicians playing regional music in three-deck atrium
- Offshore excursions introducing local culture
- All-veranda staterooms
- Afternoon tea service in the Wintergarten
Sailing now
67 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Questions
Viking Orion or Viking Sea?
Which is bigger, Viking Orion or Viking Sea?
They are the same size, 47,800 gross tons each. Viking Orion carries 930 passengers and Viking Sea carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Orion or Viking Sea?
Viking Orion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for Viking Sea.
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 1.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Viking Orion scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Sea.
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