Leaves in 12 daysSeabourn Odyssey vs Viking Polaris
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Seabourn Odyssey is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 8% more than Viking Polaris's 30,000 GT. Viking Polaris offers more personal space with a space ratio of 79.4 GT per passenger versus 70.6. Built in 2022, Viking Polaris is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Seabourn Odyssey
Viking Polaris
Size
32,346 GT
30,000 GT
Passengers
458
378
Year Built
2009
2022
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:1.5
Space Ratio
70.6
79.4
Decks
—
—
Length
198m
205m
From Price
—
$15,195/pp
Comparison Verdict
Seabourn Odyssey is the larger vessel at 32,346 GT — 8% more than Viking Polaris's 30,000 GT. Viking Polaris offers more personal space with a space ratio of 79.4 GT per passenger versus 70.6. Built in 2022, Viking Polaris is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Polaris |
| Capacity | Seabourn Odyssey |
| Modernity | Viking Polaris |
| Service | Seabourn Odyssey |
| Spaciousness | Viking Polaris |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Viking Polaris |
| Fleet Power | Seabourn Odyssey |
Bottom line: Viking Polaris leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Viking Polaris for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Odyssey if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Odyssey if...
- Size matters to you (32,346 GT)
- More onboard variety (458 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
Choose Viking Polaris if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 13yr newer)
- More space per guest (79.4 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Seabourn Odyssey | Viking Polaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $15,195 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 12 |
| Duration | — | 12 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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