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 Vesta
Gross Tonnage
Seabourn Odyssey
32,346 GT
Viking Vesta
47,800 GT
Length
Seabourn Odyssey
198 m
Viking Vesta
228 m
Beam
Seabourn Odyssey
26 m
Viking Vesta
29 m
Passengers
Seabourn Odyssey
458
Viking Vesta
930
Crew
Seabourn Odyssey
330
Viking Vesta
550
Decks
Seabourn Odyssey
—
Viking Vesta
—
Year Built
Seabourn Odyssey
2,009
Viking Vesta
2,026
Space Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
70.6 GT/pax
Viking Vesta
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Seabourn Odyssey
1.39 :1
Viking Vesta
1.69 :1
| Specification | Seabourn Odyssey | Viking Vesta |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Seabourn Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Odyssey Class | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,026Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 32,346 GT | 47,800 GTWinner |
| Length | 198 m | 228 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 | 9916973 |
Viking Vesta is the significantly larger vessel at 47,800 GT — 48% more than Seabourn Odyssey's 32,346 GT. Seabourn Odyssey offers more personal space with a space ratio of 70.6 GT per passenger versus 51.4. Built in 2026, Viking Vesta is 17 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Vesta |
| Capacity | Viking Vesta |
| Modernity | Viking Vesta |
| Service | Seabourn Odyssey |
| Spaciousness | Seabourn Odyssey |
Bottom line: Viking Vesta wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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 Vesta
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2026 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 6.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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