Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Sky
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $2,599
Ship comparison
Viking Sky vs Volendam
Holland America Line
Volendam
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $1,234
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Sky is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2017. Volendam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Viking Sky if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Volendam for active (8.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2017 (vs 1999).
Choose Volendam if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Sky 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 $2,599).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Sky | Volendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (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 | 91 | 49 |
| Upcoming sailings | 163 | 62 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 169 nights | 7 to 129 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,599 | $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 Sky leads on 4 of the ten, Volendam on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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 Sky or Volendam?
Which is bigger, Viking Sky or Volendam?
Volendam is bigger at 61,214 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Sky. Viking Sky carries 930 passengers and Volendam carries 1,432.
Which ship is newer, Viking Sky or Volendam?
Viking Sky is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 1999 for Volendam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Sky, 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 Sky, 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 Sky.
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