Two Viking Ocean Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Viking Saturn (2023) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Viking Venus (2021).
| Spec | Viking Saturn | Viking Venus |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 47,800 GT | 47,800 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 930 | 930 |
| Guests (max) | 930 | 930 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
Hulls carrying 600 to 998 guests offer 54 to 79 gross tons per passenger, ban formal nights, and guarantee private two-top tables at dinner.
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