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Europa 2 vs Viking Sky

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Viking Sky wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Europa 2
Viking Sky
Size
42,830 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
516
930
Year built
2013
2017
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
83.0 GT per guest
51.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
225 m
229 m
From price
No data
$3,149 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Viking Sky is the larger vessel at 47,800 GT, 12% more than Europa 2's 42,830 GT. Europa 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 83.0 GT per passenger versus 51.4. Built in 2017, Viking Sky is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeViking Sky
CapacityViking Sky
ModernityViking Sky
ServiceEuropa 2
SpaciousnessEuropa 2
DecksNo data
LengthViking Sky
Fleet PowerViking Sky

Bottom line: Viking Sky leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Viking Sky for overall superiority; pick Europa 2 if Service matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Europa 2 if

  • More crew per guest (1.4 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (83.0 GT per guest)
Book Europa 2

Choose Viking Sky if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2017, 4 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (47,800 GT)
  • More onboard variety (930 guests)
Book Viking Sky

Prices

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailEuropa 2Viking Sky
CheapestNo sailings$3,149 pp
Per nightNo data$450 pp
DepartingNo dataNov 11
DurationNo data7 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Viking Sky

Viking Sky sailing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece

7 Night Venice,The Adriatic & Greece

Viking Ocean • Viking Sky

Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$3,899/person$557/night
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Viking Sky sailing from Chioggia, Venice, Italy

7 Night Italian Sojourn

Viking Ocean • Viking Sky

Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$4,049/person$578/night
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Viking Sky sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

7 Night Iconic Western Mediterranean

Viking Ocean • Viking Sky

Nov 11, 2026 · 7 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$3,149/person$450/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.