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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)
Scarlet Lady
Viking Orion
Gross Tonnage
Scarlet Lady
110,000 GT
Viking Orion
47,800 GT
Length
Scarlet Lady
278 m
Viking Orion
229 m
Beam
Scarlet Lady
38 m
Viking Orion
29 m
Passengers
Scarlet Lady
2,770
Viking Orion
930
Crew
Scarlet Lady
1,150
Viking Orion
550
Decks
Scarlet Lady
—
Viking Orion
—
Year Built
Scarlet Lady
2,021
Viking Orion
2,018
Space Ratio
Scarlet Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Viking Orion
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Scarlet Lady
2.41 :1
Viking Orion
1.69 :1
| Specification | Scarlet Lady | Viking Orion |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Virgin Voyages | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Virgin Class | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,018 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GTWinner | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 278 mWinner | 229 m |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,770Winner | 930 |
| Crew | 1,150Winner | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.7 GT/pax | 51.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.41:1 | 1.69:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9797036 | 9696413 |
Scarlet Lady is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 130% 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 39.7. Built in 2021, Scarlet Lady is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Scarlet Lady |
| Capacity | Scarlet Lady |
| Modernity | Scarlet Lady |
| Service | Viking Orion |
| Spaciousness | Viking Orion |
Bottom line: Scarlet Lady wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Scarlet Lady
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Viking Orion
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | 8 mWinner | 6.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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