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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 Mars
Viking Sun
Gross Tonnage
Viking Mars
47,800 GT
Viking Sun
47,800 GT
Length
Viking Mars
229 m
Viking Sun
229 m
Beam
Viking Mars
29 m
Viking Sun
29 m
Passengers
Viking Mars
930
Viking Sun
930
Crew
Viking Mars
550
Viking Sun
550
Decks
Viking Mars
—
Viking Sun
—
Year Built
Viking Mars
2,022
Viking Sun
2,017
Space Ratio
Viking Mars
51.4 GT/pax
Viking Sun
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Viking Mars
1.69 :1
Viking Sun
1.69 :1
| Specification | Viking Mars | Viking Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Viking 930 | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 229 m | 229 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 6.6 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 | 9776599 | 9660630 |
Viking Mars
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Viking Sun
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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