Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 23% of ships
Dining
73Top 40% of ships
Entertainment
46Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
57Beats 21% of ships
Value / Cost
44Top 26% 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 46/100
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NameViking Libra
Maiden voyage3 December 2026
Physical
Year Built2026
BuilderFincantieri (Ancona, Italy)
Gross Tonnage 54,300 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 238 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 31 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 10
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks6
Speed 20 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew470
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.12
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins499
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins0
Passenger Capacity 998
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 54.4
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, The Chef's Table, World Cafe, Aquavit Terrace, Mamsen's
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included9
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges4
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNordic Spa (Snow Grotto, Thalassotherapy Pool, Sauna)
Special AmenitiesWorld's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, using liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells for a hybrid zero-emission propulsion system; all 499 staterooms have private verandas; two-deck Explorers' Lounge; Nordic Spa with snow grotto/thalassotherapy pool
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?No
Registry & Identifiers
IMO number 9852468
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
Port of registry Bergen, Norway
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.