14 Night Italy,Africa & Iberia Discovery
Viking Ocean • Viking Astrea
Jun 1, 2027 · 14 nights
Mediterranean
$11,098/person$793/night
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Spirit of Discovery vs Viking Astrea
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Spirit of Discovery wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Spirit of Discovery
Viking Astrea
Size
58,250 GT
54,300 GT
Passengers
999
998
Year built
2019
2025
Crew ratio
2.0 guests per crew
2.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
58.3 GT per guest
54.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
236 m
228 m
From price
No data
$4,999 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Spirit of Discovery is the larger vessel at 58,250 GT, 7% more than Viking Astrea's 54,300 GT. Built in 2025, Viking Astrea is 6 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Spirit of Discovery edges ahead in service at 2.0 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Spirit of Discovery |
| Capacity | Spirit of Discovery |
| Modernity | Viking Astrea |
| Service | Spirit of Discovery |
| Spaciousness | Spirit of Discovery |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Spirit of Discovery |
| Fleet Power | Spirit of Discovery |
Bottom line: Spirit of Discovery leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Spirit of Discovery for overall superiority; pick Viking Astrea if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Spirit of Discovery if
- Size matters to you (58,250 GT)
- More onboard variety (999 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.0 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (58.3 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Spirit of Discovery | Viking Astrea |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $4,999 pp |
| Per night | No data | $714 pp |
| Departing | No data | Jun 1 |
| Duration | No data | 7 nights |
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$5,999/person$857/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.
