Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Viking Jupiter
Viking Venus
Gross Tonnage
Viking Jupiter
47,800 GT
Viking Venus
47,800 GT
Length
Viking Jupiter
229 m
Viking Venus
229 m
Beam
Viking Jupiter
29 m
Viking Venus
29 m
Passengers
Viking Jupiter
930
Viking Venus
930
Crew
Viking Jupiter
550
Viking Venus
550
Decks
Viking Jupiter
—
Viking Venus
—
Year Built
Viking Jupiter
2,019
Viking Venus
2,021
Space Ratio
Viking Jupiter
51.4 GT/pax
Viking Venus
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Viking Jupiter
1.69 :1
Viking Venus
1.69 :1
| Specification | Viking Jupiter | Viking Venus |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Viking 930 | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 229 m | 229 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 7.8 mWinner | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 550 | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 51.4 GT/pax | 51.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.69:1 | 1.69:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9660628 | 9766274 |
Viking Jupiter
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Viking Venus
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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