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Viking Ocean Cruises vs Virgin Voyages
Viking Ocean Cruises and Virgin Voyages rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Viking Ocean Cruises leads on service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on dining and entertainment. Pick Viking Ocean Cruises for history and culture; Virgin Voyages for adults only and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Viking Ocean Cruises | Virgin Voyages |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | History and culture, Couples | Adults only, Couples, Food lovers, Friends and groups |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 15 | 4 |
| Ships on the way | 5 | — |
| Largest ship | Viking Mira (54,300 GT) | Brilliant Lady (108,232 GT) |
| Newest ship | Viking Mira (2026) | Brilliant Lady (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 870 | 2,770 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Antarctica | Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic |
| Loyalty program | Viking Explorer Society | Virgin Voyages Sailing Club |
| Owner | Viking Holdings Ltd | Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Basel, Switzerland | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
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, Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Viking Ocean Cruises and Virgin Voyages rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Viking Ocean Cruises leads on service and pools & decks; Virgin Voyages on dining and entertainment.
Is Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for dining?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for entertainment?
Virgin Voyages scores higher for entertainment, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Viking Ocean Cruises or Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages's largest ship, Brilliant Lady, measures 108,232 gross tons, against 54,300 for Viking Mira, Viking Ocean Cruises's largest. An average Viking Ocean Cruises ship carries 870 guests, a Virgin Voyages ship 2,770.
How many ships do Viking Ocean Cruises and Virgin Voyages have?
Viking Ocean Cruises has 15 ships in service and 5 on the way; Virgin Voyages has 4 ships in service.
Are Viking Ocean Cruises and Virgin Voyages owned by the same company?
No. Viking Ocean Cruises is part of Viking Holdings Ltd; Virgin Voyages is part of Virgin Group and Bain Capital (joint venture).