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View Deal →Seabourn Venture vs Viking Sky
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Viking Sky is the significantly larger vessel at 47,800 GT, 108% more than Seabourn Venture's 23,000 GT. Seabourn Venture offers more personal space with a space ratio of 87.1 GT per passenger versus 51.4. Built in 2022, Seabourn Venture is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Seabourn Venture
Viking Sky
Size
23,000 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
264
930
Year Built
2022
2017
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:1.7
Space Ratio
87.1
51.4
Decks
—
—
Length
170m
229m
From Price
$3,569/pp
$5,099/pp
Comparison Verdict
Viking Sky is the significantly larger vessel at 47,800 GT, 108% more than Seabourn Venture's 23,000 GT. Seabourn Venture offers more personal space with a space ratio of 87.1 GT per passenger versus 51.4. Built in 2022, Seabourn Venture is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Sky |
| Capacity | Viking Sky |
| Modernity | Seabourn Venture |
| Service | Seabourn Venture |
| Spaciousness | Seabourn Venture |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Viking Sky |
| Fleet Power | Viking Sky |
Bottom line: Viking Sky leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Viking Sky for overall superiority; pick Seabourn Venture if Modernity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Seabourn Venture if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 5yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (87.1 GT/pax)
- Save $1,530/person on sailings
Choose Viking Sky if...
- Size matters to you (47,800 GT)
- More onboard variety (930 guests)
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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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