Cruise Frog guide
Saga Cruises vs Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Viking Ocean Cruises leads on cabins, pools & decks and value, with the rest level. Pick Saga Cruises for solo travelers and adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Saga Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, History and culture | History and culture, Couples |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 6 | 15 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Spirit of Discovery (58,250 GT) | Viking Mira (54,300 GT) |
| Newest ship | Spirit of the Moselle (2025) | Viking Mira (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 438 | 870 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Islands, Rhine | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Antarctica |
| Loyalty program | Britannia Club | Viking Explorer Society |
| Owner | Saga plc | Viking Holdings Ltd |
| Headquarters | Folkestone, England | 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, Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Viking Ocean Cruises rates higher than Saga Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Viking Ocean Cruises leads on cabins, pools & decks and value, with the rest level.
Is Saga 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 Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises better for cabins?
Viking Ocean Cruises scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.7 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean Cruises?
Saga Cruises's largest ship, Spirit of Discovery, measures 58,250 gross tons, against 54,300 for Viking Mira, Viking Ocean Cruises's largest. An average Saga Cruises ship carries 438 guests, a Viking Ocean Cruises ship 870.
How many ships do Saga Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises have?
Saga Cruises has 6 ships in service and 1 on the way; Viking Ocean Cruises has 15 ships in service and 5 on the way.
Are Saga Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Saga Cruises is part of Saga plc; Viking Ocean Cruises is part of Viking Holdings Ltd.