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 Venus
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Viking Astrea wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Viking Astrea
Viking Venus
Size
54,300 GT
47,800 GT
Passengers
998
930
Year built
2025
2021
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
$6,999 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Viking Astrea is the larger vessel at 54,300 GT, 14% more than Viking Venus's 47,800 GT. Built in 2025, Viking Astrea is 4 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Viking Venus edges ahead in service at 1.7 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Viking Astrea |
| Capacity | Viking Venus |
| Modernity | Viking Astrea |
| Service | Viking Venus |
| Spaciousness | Viking Astrea |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Viking Venus |
| 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 Venus 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, 4 years newer)
- Size matters to you (54,300 GT)
- More onboard variety (998 guests)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT per guest)
Choose Viking Venus if
- More crew per guest (1.7 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $437 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Viking Astrea | Viking Venus |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $4,999 pp | $6,999 pp |
| Per night | $714 pp | $437 pp |
| Departing | Jun 1 | Nov 6 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 16 nights |
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Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Viking Astrea
$4,999/person$714/night
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7 Night Amalfi Coast,Africa & Iberia
Viking Ocean • Viking Astrea
Jun 8, 2027 · 7 nights
Iberian Peninsula
$5,999/person$857/night
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16 Night Komodo & The Australian Coast
Viking Ocean • Viking Venus
Nov 6, 2026 · 16 nights
Asia & Indian Ocean
$6,999/person$437/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.
