Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Orion
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $5,999
Ship comparison
Viking Orion vs Viking Venus
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Venus
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $5,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Orion is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2018. Viking Venus is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Venus has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Viking Orion if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.7 passengers (vs 2.0).
Viking Venus does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Orion | Viking Venus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 48,000 |
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 550 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 | 51.6 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 94 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 51 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 118 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–92 nights | 10–92 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,999 | $5,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Venus has no Bliss scores yet.
- 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 Venus
The seventh ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Venus debuted in May 2021, offering voyages chiefly around the Mediterranean. The 10-deck vessel with a maximum of 930 guests is the ideal size for those put off by mega-ship madness while offering many of the kinds of amenities found on smaller but more expensive luxury ships.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $5,999.
Questions
Viking Orion or Viking Venus?
Which is bigger, Viking Orion or Viking Venus?
Viking Venus is bigger at 48,000 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Orion. Viking Orion carries 930 passengers and Viking Venus carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Orion or Viking Venus?
Viking Venus is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for Viking Orion.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Venus, with 51.6 gross tons per passenger against 51.4 on Viking Orion. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Orion, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers against one for every 2.0 on Viking Venus.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Viking Orion, Viking Venus or a ship that suits you better.