Viking Sea
Viking

Viking Sea

52
SCORE
Space & Comfort 76Pools & Relaxation 63Dining 63Entertainment 47Value / Cost 38Activities & Thrills 38
Line
Viking
Built
2016
Guests
930
Tonnage
47,842 tons
Length
228.2 m
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What We Like
+Strong Space & Comfort — scores 76/100
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 47/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Viking
Ship Name
Sea
Maiden voyage
3 April 2016

Physical

Year Built
2016
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2027
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
47,842 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
228.2 m88365
Width/Beam
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
Ship Within a Ship
No
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
9
Passenger Decks
9
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
15 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
465
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
1.9714
Total Cabins
464
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
2
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
930487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
51.4432128

Amenities

Restaurants
The Restaurant, World Cafe, Aquavit Terrace, Mamsen's, Chef's Table, Manfredi's, Pool Grill
Restaurants - Paid
0
Restaurants - Included
7
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
2
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
2
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
1
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
3
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
No
Bars/Lounges
5
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
No
Chapel
No
Night Club
No
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
No
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
No
Supervised Youth Program
No
Teen Center
No
Kosher Meals
No
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
Nordic Spa with snow grotto, sauna, steam bath, and salt-water thermal pool (complimentary); no casino on board; hybrid propulsion system; curated art collection; complimentary self-service launderettes on every cabin deck; adults-only (18+) ship

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$17.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
LAWP7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9725421
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
258215000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Bergen,  Norway
51.7
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Space & Comfort 76
Pools & Relaxation 63
Dining 63
Entertainment 47
Value / Cost 38
Activities & Thrills 38