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Silver Nova vs Viking Mars
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Silver Nova wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Silver Nova
Viking Mars
Size
54,700 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
728
930
Year built
2023
2022
Crew ratio
1.3 guests per crew
1.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
75.1 GT per guest
51.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
236 m
229 m
From price
$8,600 pp
$3,299 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Silver Nova is the larger vessel at 54,700 GT, 14% more than Viking Mars's 47,800 GT. Silver Nova offers more personal space with a space ratio of 75.1 GT per passenger versus 51.4. Silver Nova edges ahead in service at 1.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Silver Nova |
| Capacity | Viking Mars |
| Modernity | Silver Nova |
| Service | Silver Nova |
| Spaciousness | Silver Nova |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Silver Nova |
| Fleet Power | Viking Mars |
Bottom line: Silver Nova leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Silver Nova for overall superiority; pick Viking Mars if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Silver Nova if
- You want the newer ship (built 2023, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (54,700 GT)
- More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (75.1 GT per guest)
Choose Viking Mars if
- More onboard variety (930 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $254 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Silver Nova | Viking Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $8,600 pp | $3,299 pp |
| Per night | $1,229 pp | $254 pp |
| Departing | Nov 23 | Jan 24 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 13 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
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Upcoming Sailings on Silver Nova
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$3,299/person$254/night
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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.
