Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Saturn
- Cruises
- 95
- From
- $2,599
Ship comparison
Viking Saturn vs Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 103
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Saturn is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2023. Viking Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Viking Saturn if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Viking Sky for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2017).
Choose Viking Sky if you want better-rated dining, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Viking Saturn for dining (6.0 vs 3.0), family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Saturn | Viking Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,842 | 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 | 14 | 14 |
| Length | 745 ft | 745 ft |
| Beam | 94 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 95 | 103 |
| Upcoming sailings | 196 | 180 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–28 nights | 7–169 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,599 | $2,599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Saturn leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Sky on 3, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
95 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
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
103 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Saturn or Viking Sky?
Which is bigger, Viking Saturn or Viking Sky?
Viking Saturn is bigger at 47,842 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sky. Viking Saturn carries 930 passengers and Viking Sky carries 930.
Which ship is newer, Viking Saturn or Viking Sky?
Viking Saturn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 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 Saturn.
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 Saturn.
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