Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sea
- Cruises
- 64
- From
- $2,899
Ship comparison
Viking Sea vs Volendam
Holland America Line
Volendam
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $1,234
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Sea is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2016. Volendam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Viking Sea if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Volendam for active (7.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 1999).
Choose Volendam if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Sea for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0) and entertainment (7.1 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,234 (vs $2,899).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Sea | Volendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 61,214 |
| Passengers | 930 | 1,432 |
| Crew | 550 | 615 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 (better) | 42.7 |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 745 ft | 781 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 64 | 49 |
| Upcoming sailings | 135 | 62 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 129 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,899 | $1,234 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Sea leads on 3 of the ten, Volendam on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
64 cruises on sale, from $2,899.
Holland America Line
Volendam
Volendam is a comfortable medium-sized cruise ship from Holland America Line with about 1,400 passengers and an uncrowded feel.
Highlights
- Pick a Pacific Ocean voyage and visit such Oceania, ALaska and Down Under!
- Art deco decor delights in the main show lounge!
- Dutch floral focus is a treasured theme on the Volendam, with artwork, fabric and fresh flowers in abundance throughout the ship.
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $1,234.
Questions
Viking Sea or Volendam?
Which is bigger, Viking Sea or Volendam?
Volendam is bigger at 61,214 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sea. Viking Sea carries 930 passengers and Volendam carries 1,432.
Which ship is newer, Viking Sea or Volendam?
Viking Sea is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 1999 for Volendam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Sea, with 51.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.7 on Volendam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Sea, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Volendam.
Which is better for families?
Volendam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Sea.
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