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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Viking Astrea vs Viking Vela
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Viking Astrea wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Viking Astrea
Viking Vela
Size
54,300 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
998
930
Year built
2025
2024
Crew ratio
2.1 guests per crew
1.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
54.4 GT per guest
51.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
228 m
229 m
From price
$4,999 pp
$4,099 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Viking Astrea is the larger vessel at 54,300 GT, 14% more than Viking Vela's 47,800 GT. Viking Vela edges ahead in service at 1.7 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. Viking Astrea accommodates 68 more guests (998 vs 930), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Viking Vela trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Astrea |
| Capacity | Viking Vela |
| Modernity | Viking Astrea |
| Service | Viking Vela |
| Spaciousness | Viking Astrea |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Viking Vela |
| Fleet Power | Viking Astrea |
Bottom line: Viking Astrea leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Viking Astrea for overall superiority; pick Viking Vela if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Viking Astrea if
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (54,300 GT)
- More onboard variety (998 guests)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT per guest)
Choose Viking Vela if
- More crew per guest (1.7 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $490 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Viking Astrea | Viking Vela |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $4,999 pp | $4,099 pp |
| Per night | $714 pp | $586 pp |
| Departing | Jun 1 | Nov 3 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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$4,999/person$714/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.
