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Disney Cruise Line vs Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Disney Cruise Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on entertainment; Viking Ocean Cruises on pools & decks and value. Pick Disney Cruise Line for families and multigenerational groups; Viking Ocean Cruises for history and culture and couples.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Disney Cruise Line | Viking Ocean Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Families, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | History and culture, Couples |
| Fleet rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Value | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 15 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Disney Adventure (208,108 GT) | Viking Mira (54,300 GT) |
| Newest ship | Disney Adventure (2026) | Viking Mira (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,649 | 870 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Mexican Riviera | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Antarctica |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Disney's terms state that single-occupancy fares are 200% of the double-occupancy package price, so a solo guest pays for two. No… | — |
| Loyalty program | Castaway Club | Viking Explorer Society |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences) | Viking Holdings Ltd |
| Headquarters | Celebration, Florida, United States | Basel, Switzerland |
| Founded | 1996 | 2013 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Disney Cruise Line on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on entertainment; Viking Ocean Cruises on pools & decks and value.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises better value?
Viking Ocean Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises better for entertainment?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for entertainment, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises better for families?
Disney Cruise Line is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Viking Ocean Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Disney Cruise Line or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship, Disney Adventure, measures 208,108 gross tons, against 54,300 for Viking Mira, Viking Ocean Cruises's largest. An average Disney Cruise Line ship carries 2,649 guests, a Viking Ocean Cruises ship 870.
How many ships do Disney Cruise Line and Viking Ocean Cruises have?
Disney Cruise Line has 8 ships in service and 1 on the way; Viking Ocean Cruises has 15 ships in service and 5 on the way.
Are Disney Cruise Line and Viking Ocean Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Disney Cruise Line is part of The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences); Viking Ocean Cruises is part of Viking Holdings Ltd.