Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Celebrity Infinity
Viking Star
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Infinity
91,000 GT
Viking Star
47,800 GT
Length
Celebrity Infinity
294 m
Viking Star
229 m
Beam
Celebrity Infinity
32 m
Viking Star
29 m
Passengers
Celebrity Infinity
2,170
Viking Star
930
Crew
Celebrity Infinity
999
Viking Star
550
Decks
Celebrity Infinity
—
Viking Star
—
Year Built
Celebrity Infinity
2,001
Viking Star
2,015
Space Ratio
Celebrity Infinity
41.9 GT/pax
Viking Star
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Infinity
2.17 :1
Viking Star
1.69 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Infinity | Viking Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Millennium Class | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,015Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,000 GTWinner | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 229 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,170Winner | 930 |
| Crew | 999Winner | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.9 GT/pax | 51.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.17:1 | 1.69:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9189407 | 9623648 |
Celebrity Infinity is the significantly larger vessel at 91,000 GT — 90% more than Viking Star's 47,800 GT. Viking Star offers more personal space with a space ratio of 51.4 GT per passenger versus 41.9. Built in 2015, Viking Star is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Infinity |
| Capacity | Celebrity Infinity |
| Modernity | Viking Star |
| Service | Viking Star |
| Spaciousness | Viking Star |
Bottom line: Viking Star wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Infinity
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Viking Star
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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