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Silver Muse vs Viking Octantis
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Muse wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Muse
Viking Octantis
Size
40,700 GT
30,000 GT
Passengers
596
378
Year built
2017
2022
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.5 guests per crew
Space ratio
68.3 GT per guest
79.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
213 m
205 m
From price
$5,500 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Muse is the significantly larger vessel at 40,700 GT, 36% 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 68.3. Built in 2022, Viking Octantis is 5 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Muse |
| Capacity | Silver Muse |
| Modernity | Viking Octantis |
| Service | Silver Muse |
| Spaciousness | Viking Octantis |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Muse |
| Fleet Power | Silver Muse |
Bottom line: Silver Muse leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Muse for overall superiority; pick Viking Octantis if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Muse if
- Size matters to you (40,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (596 guests)
- More crew per guest (1.4 guests per crew)
Choose Viking Octantis if
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 5 years newer)
- More space per guest (79.4 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Muse | Viking Octantis |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $5,500 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $786 pp | No data |
| Departing | Oct 14 | No data |
| Duration | 7 nights | No data |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
