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Viking

Saturn

53
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 25% of ships
Dining
68Top 50% of ships
Entertainment
46Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
65Beats 38% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 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 38/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 46/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NameSaturn
Ocean View RoomsWhat shipyard built the Viking Saturn cruise ship?
Maiden voyage2 May 2023
Physical
Year Built2023
Refurbished
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
47,842 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
228.2 m
Width/Beam
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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.
28.8 m
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
9
Passenger Decks6
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
15 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew465
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2
Total Cabins464
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
930
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
51.443
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant (main dining room), World Café, Aquavit Terrace, Manfredi's (Italian), The Chef's Table, Mamsen's, Pool Grill, Private Dining
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only4
- Pools - Exclusive2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access1
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges3
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
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNone (entire ship is adults-only, 18+, no dedicated separate adult-only lounge deck)
Special AmenitiesComplimentary shore excursions, wine and beer with lunch/dinner, Wi-Fi, LivNordic Spa with Snow Grotto (snow room), thermal suite, sauna, steam room, and infinity pool access
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
LARM8
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9845922
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
258024000
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Norway