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 Saturn
Viking Venus
Gross Tonnage
Viking Saturn
47,800 GT
Viking Venus
47,800 GT
Length
Viking Saturn
229 m
Viking Venus
229 m
Beam
Viking Saturn
29 m
Viking Venus
29 m
Passengers
Viking Saturn
930
Viking Venus
930
Crew
Viking Saturn
550
Viking Venus
550
Decks
Viking Saturn
—
Viking Venus
—
Year Built
Viking Saturn
2,023
Viking Venus
2,021
Space Ratio
Viking Saturn
51.4 GT/pax
Viking Venus
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Viking Saturn
1.69 :1
Viking Venus
1.69 :1
| Specification | Viking Saturn | Viking Venus |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Viking 930 | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 229 m | 229 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 6.7 m | 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 | 9846893 | 9766274 |
Viking Saturn
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 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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