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Viking Star docked in Liverpool
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Viking Star

“Viking's first ocean ship — the lead vessel of the Longship class.”

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Launched
2015
Gross Tonnage
47,842 GT
Passengers
930
Decks
10
Home Port
Varies by itinerary (Mediterranean and Northern Europe)

Viking Star entered service on 11 April 2015 as the first ocean ship Viking ever built, and the lead ship of the series that every later Viking Longship copies. She carries 930 guests in 465 staterooms, every one with a veranda, in a modern Scandinavian design, and her compact size lets her dock in smaller ports. Like all Viking ocean ships she is for adults only, has no casino, and includes one shore excursion in each port.

✦ The standout feature

She is the original — the first Viking ocean ship and the template for the line's identical Longships.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • ✓The Restaurant — main dining room with open seating
  • ✓Manfredi's Italian restaurant
  • ✓The Chef's Table tasting-menu restaurant
  • ✓World Café buffet and casual dining
  • ✓Mamsen's Norwegian deli
  • ✓Pool Grill and 24-hour room service
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Pools & Recreation

  • ✓Infinity Pool at the stern
  • ✓Nordic Spa with sauna, steam room and snow grotto (included)
  • ✓Aquavit Terrace for alfresco dining
  • ✓Fitness center
  • ✓Sun decks and sports deck
  • ✓Complimentary specialty coffee, tea and water
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Entertainment

  • ✓Explorers' Lounge for panoramic views and live music
  • ✓The Theater — talks, shows and destination performances
  • ✓Wintergarden with afternoon tea
  • ✓The Living Room lounge and library
  • ✓Resident historian talks and enrichment lectures
  • ✓No casino, by design
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Cabins

  • ✓All staterooms have private verandas
  • ✓Deluxe Veranda, Penthouse Veranda and Explorer Suite categories
  • ✓Owner's Suites
  • ✓Scandinavian-style design with heated bathroom floors
  • ✓Accessible staterooms
  • ✓No inside or oceanview-only cabins
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Family & Kids

  • ✓Adults only — guests must be 18 or older
  • ✓No children's clubs or kids' pools
  • ✓Quiet, grown-up atmosphere throughout
  • ✓No casino and no loud pool-deck parties
  • ✓Cultural enrichment instead of kids' programs

Video Tour

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✓ Best for
  • ✦Adults who want destination-focused cruising
  • ✦Travelers who like an all-inclusive-style fare with shore excursions included
  • ✦Couples and solo travelers wanting a quiet, small-ship feel
  • ✦History, culture and food lovers
✗ Not the right fit for

Families with children (guests must be 18 or older) and travelers wanting casinos, waterslides or big-ship nightlife.

Typical pricing

From roughly $300 pp per night; recent 7-night voyages around $5,600–$6,600 pp (shore excursions, drinks with meals and Wi-Fi included)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Viking Star enter service?▼
Viking Star entered service on 11 April 2015 as Viking Ocean Cruises' first ship.
How big is Viking Star?▼
About 47,842 gross tons and 748 feet long, carrying 930 guests in 465 staterooms.
Is Viking Star adults only?▼
Yes — guests must be 18 or older, and there are no children's clubs.
What is included in a Viking Star fare?▼
Shore excursions in each port, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi, specialty coffee and tea, Nordic Spa access and all dining venues.
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