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Ovation of the Seas vs Viking Orion
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Ovation of the Seas wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Ovation of the Seas
Viking Orion
Size
168,666 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
4,180
930
Year built
2016
2018
Crew ratio
2.8 guests per crew
1.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.4 GT per guest
51.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
348 m
229 m
From price
$507.84 pp
$9,499 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Ovation of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 168,666 GT, 253% more than Viking Orion's 47,800 GT. Viking Orion offers more personal space with a space ratio of 51.4 GT per passenger versus 40.4. Built in 2018, Viking Orion is 2 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Ovation of the Seas |
| Capacity | Ovation of the Seas |
| Modernity | Viking Orion |
| Service | Viking Orion |
| Spaciousness | Viking Orion |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Ovation of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Ovation of the Seas |
Bottom line: Ovation of the Seas leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Ovation of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Viking Orion if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Ovation of the Seas if
- Size matters to you (168,666 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,180 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $169 per person per night)
Choose Viking Orion if
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 2 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.7 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (51.4 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Ovation of the Seas | Viking Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $507.84 pp | $9,499 pp |
| Per night | $169 pp | $679 pp |
| Departing | Nov 6 | Jan 25 |
| Duration | 3 nights | 14 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
