Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Neptune
Viking Vela
Gross Tonnage
Viking Neptune
47,800 GT
Viking Vela
47,800 GT
Length
Viking Neptune
229 m
Viking Vela
229 m
Beam
Viking Neptune
29 m
Viking Vela
29 m
Passengers
Viking Neptune
930
Viking Vela
930
Crew
Viking Neptune
550
Viking Vela
550
Decks
Viking Neptune
—
Viking Vela
—
Year Built
Viking Neptune
2,022
Viking Vela
2,024
Space Ratio
Viking Neptune
51.4 GT/pax
Viking Vela
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Viking Neptune
1.69 :1
Viking Vela
1.69 :1
| Specification | Viking Neptune | Viking Vela |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Viking 930 | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 229 m | 229 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 6.7 mWinner | 5 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 | 9813180 | 9915559 |
Viking Neptune
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 Vela
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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