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Ship vs. ship
Viking Orion vs Viking Vela
Two Viking Ocean Cruises ships, head to head.
Photo: カテキン · CC BY-SA 4.0
| Viking Orion | Viking Vela | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Status | In Service | In Service |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 47,800 |
| Length | 227 m | 227 m |
| Guests | 930 | 930 |
| Crew | 465 | 465 |
| Space per guest (GT) | 51.4 | 51.4 |
| Guests per crew member | 2 | 2 |
| Decks | 9 | 9 |
| Pools | 2 | 2 |
| Ship class | Viking Ocean-class | Viking Ocean-class |
| Home port | Mediterranean (seasonal) | Mediterranean (seasonal) |
| Vibe | Relaxed & Low-Key | Relaxed & Low-Key |
| Guest rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
Highlighted: the better figure where one is clearly better (more space per guest, fewer guests per crew member, more pools, newer, higher-rated).
Side by side, to scale
On board Viking Orion
Named for the constellation, with a dedicated planetarium-style screening room onboard.
Dining
The Restaurant, Manfredi's Italian
Entertainment
The Living Room, Explorers' Lounge
On board Viking Vela
Viking Neptune's near-identical sister ship.
Dining
The Restaurant, Manfredi's Italian
Entertainment
The Living Room, Explorers' Lounge