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 Vela
Viking Vesta
Gross Tonnage
Viking Vela
47,800 GT
Viking Vesta
47,800 GT
Length
Viking Vela
229 m
Viking Vesta
228 m
Beam
Viking Vela
29 m
Viking Vesta
29 m
Passengers
Viking Vela
930
Viking Vesta
930
Crew
Viking Vela
550
Viking Vesta
550
Decks
Viking Vela
—
Viking Vesta
—
Year Built
Viking Vela
2,024
Viking Vesta
2,026
Space Ratio
Viking Vela
51.4 GT/pax
Viking Vesta
51.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Viking Vela
1.69 :1
Viking Vesta
1.69 :1
| Specification | Viking Vela | Viking Vesta |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Class | Viking 930 | Viking 930 |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,026Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Length | 229 mWinner | 228 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 5 m | 6.6 mWinner |
| 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 | 9915559 | 9916973 |
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
Viking Vesta
51 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2026 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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