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Oceania Cruises vs Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining; Viking Ocean Cruises on cabins, service, pools & decks and value. Pick Oceania Cruises for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Oceania Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Adults only, Food lovers, History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers | History and culture, Couples |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 7 | 15 |
| Ships on the way | 2 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Oceania Allura (67,817 GT) | Viking Mira (54,300 GT) |
| Newest ship | Oceania Allura (2025) | Viking Mira (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 987 | 870 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Antarctica |
| Loyalty program | Oceania Club | Viking Explorer Society |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Viking Holdings Ltd |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, United States | Basel, Switzerland |
| Founded | 2002 | 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, Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Oceania Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Oceania Cruises leads on dining; Viking Ocean Cruises on cabins, service, pools & decks and value.
Is Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better value?
Viking Ocean Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for dining?
Oceania Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for cabins?
Viking Ocean Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Oceania Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Oceania Cruises's largest ship, Oceania Allura, measures 67,817 gross tons, against 54,300 for Viking Mira, Viking Ocean Cruises's largest. An average Oceania Cruises ship carries 987 guests, a Viking Ocean Cruises ship 870.
How many ships do Oceania Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises have?
Oceania Cruises has 7 ships in service and 2 on the way; Viking Ocean Cruises has 15 ships in service and 5 on the way.
Are Oceania Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Oceania Cruises is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings; Viking Ocean Cruises is part of Viking Holdings Ltd.