Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 25% of ships
Dining
65Beats 42% of ships
Entertainment
49Beats 12% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
59Beats 27% of ships
Value / Cost
44Top 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 44/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 49/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NameJupiter
Maiden voyage16 February 2019
Physical
Year Built2019
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 47,842 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 228.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 28.8 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 9
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 15 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew465
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins464
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity 930
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 51.443
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant (main dining room), World Cafe, Aquavit Terrace, Mamsen's, Pool Grill, Wintergarden (included); Manfredi's Italian Restaurant and The Chef's Table (specialty, paid)
Restaurants - Paid2
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only2
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access1
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges7
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesNordic Spa (Snow Grotto, thalassotherapy pool, steam room, sauna, cold plunge, hot tub) included in fare; Explorers Dome onboard planetarium (3rd ship in world with one) with resident astronomer; Infinity Pool at Aquavit Terrace; heated bathroom floors and free Wi-Fi in every stateroom; all-veranda staterooms; complimentary shore excursions, beer and wine with lunch/dinner, and 24-hour room service
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign LAYP7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9796262
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 257058920
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Norway
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.