Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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)
Seabourn Odyssey
Viking Jupiter
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Odyssey
32,346 GT
Viking Jupiter
47,800 GT
Length
Seabourn Odyssey
198 m
Viking Jupiter
229 m
Beam
Seabourn Odyssey
26 m
Viking Jupiter
29 m
Passengers
Seabourn Odyssey
458
Viking Jupiter
930
Crew
Seabourn Odyssey
330
Viking Jupiter
550
Decks
Seabourn Odyssey
—
Viking Jupiter
—
Year Built
Seabourn Odyssey
2,009
Viking Jupiter
2,019
Space Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
70.6 GT/pax
Viking Jupiter
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
1.39 :1
Viking Jupiter
1.69 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Odyssey | Viking Jupiter |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 32,346 GT | 47,800 GTWinner |
| Length | 198 m | 229 mWinner |
| Beam | 26 m | 29 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 458 | 930Winner |
| Crew | 330 | 550Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.6 GT/paxWinner | 51.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1Winner | 1.69:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | T. Mariotti | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9417074 | 9660628 |
Seabourn Odyssey
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
71 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Viking Jupiter
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 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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| Draft | — | 7.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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