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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)
Disney Dream
Viking Sea
Gross Tonnage
Disney Dream
129,750 GT
Viking Sea
47,800 GT
Length
Disney Dream
340 m
Viking Sea
229 m
Beam
Disney Dream
37 m
Viking Sea
29 m
Passengers
Disney Dream
4,000
Viking Sea
930
Crew
Disney Dream
1,450
Viking Sea
550
Decks
Disney Dream
—
Viking Sea
—
Year Built
Disney Dream
2,011
Viking Sea
2,016
Space Ratio
Disney Dream
32.4 GT/pax
Viking Sea
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Dream
2.76 :1
Viking Sea
1.69 :1
| Specification | Disney Dream | Viking Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Dream Class | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,750 GTWinner | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 340 mWinner | 229 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000Winner | 930 |
| Crew | 1,450Winner | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.4 GT/pax | 51.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.76:1 | 1.69:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9434254 | 9623636 |
Disney Dream is the significantly larger vessel at 129,750 GT — 171% more than Viking Sea's 47,800 GT. Viking Sea offers more personal space with a space ratio of 51.4 GT per passenger versus 32.4. Built in 2016, Viking Sea is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Dream |
| Capacity | Disney Dream |
| Modernity | Viking Sea |
| Service | Viking Sea |
| Spaciousness | Viking Sea |
Bottom line: Viking Sea wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Dream
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Viking Sea
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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29 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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