Spots going fastSeabourn Ovation vs Viking Octantis
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Seabourn Ovation is the significantly larger vessel at 40,350 GT — 35% more than Viking Octantis's 30,000 GT. Viking Octantis offers more personal space with a space ratio of 79.4 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2022, Viking Octantis is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Seabourn Ovation
Viking Octantis
Size
40,350 GT
30,000 GT
Passengers
604
378
Year Built
2018
2022
Crew Ratio
1:1.3
1:1.5
Space Ratio
66.8
79.4
Decks
—
—
Length
210m
205m
From Price
$9,029/pp
$13,195/pp
Comparison Verdict
Seabourn Ovation is the significantly larger vessel at 40,350 GT — 35% more than Viking Octantis's 30,000 GT. Viking Octantis offers more personal space with a space ratio of 79.4 GT per passenger versus 66.8. Built in 2022, Viking Octantis is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seabourn Ovation |
| Capacity | Seabourn Ovation |
| Modernity | Viking Octantis |
| Service | Seabourn Ovation |
| Spaciousness | Viking Octantis |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Seabourn Ovation |
| Fleet Power | Seabourn Ovation |
Bottom line: Seabourn Ovation leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Seabourn Ovation for overall superiority; pick Viking Octantis if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Ovation if...
- Size matters to you (40,350 GT)
- More onboard variety (604 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
- Save $4,166/person on sailings
Choose Viking Octantis if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 4yr newer)
- More space per guest (79.4 GT/pax)
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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?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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