Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
88Top 14% of ships
Dining
48Beats 7% of ships
Entertainment
46Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
75Top 34% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 88/100
Spacious feel — 80 tons of ship per guest, above the fleet norm
Attentive service — about 1.45 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 46/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NamePolaris
Maiden voyage27 September 2022
Physical
Year Built2022
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderSvendborg Skibsvaerft & Maskinbyggeri
Gross Tonnage 30,114 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 205 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 23.7 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.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 6
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks6
Speed 16 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew260
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.45
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins187
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 378
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 79.667
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant, World Café, Manfredi's (Italian), Mamsen's (Norwegian deli, in Explorers' Lounge)
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access4
- Pools - Adults Only4
- Pools - Exclusive3
Outdoor Pools1
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges4
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningNo
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceNo
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesThe Hangar (enclosed marina for launching Zodiacs, kayaks, Special Operations Boats, and two 6-person submarines), Nordic Spa with Snow Grotto and thermal suite, in-suite Nespresso machines and heated bathroom floors, complimentary beer/wine at lunch and dinner, ship-wide Wi-Fi, and drone-friendly expedition programming with a dedicated Science Lab
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $20.00
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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 LAGZ8
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9863209
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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 259144000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bergen, Norway
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.