Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $5,999
Ship comparison
Viking Orion vs Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Orion is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2018. Viking Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Viking Orion if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Viking Sky for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0), family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Sky if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $5,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Orion | Viking Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2017 |
| 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 | 55 | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 163 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 92 nights | 7 to 169 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,999 | $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 Orion leads on 5 of the ten, Viking Sky on 0, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $5,999.
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 Orion or Viking Sky?
Which is bigger, Viking Orion or Viking Sky?
They are the same size, 47,800 gross tons each. Viking Orion carries 930 passengers and Viking Sky carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Orion or Viking Sky?
Viking Orion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 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?
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 Sky.
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