Viking Star

Cruise Line

Viking

Ship Name

Star

Maiden voyage

17 May 2015

Year Built

2015

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2026

Builder

Fincantieri

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 tons2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

228.2 m88365

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 Decks

6✓

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

15 knots

Crew

465

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✓14

Total Cabins

464

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

No

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

2

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

930487662

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.

51.4432128

Restaurants

The Restaurant, Aquavit Terrace, World Cafe/Mamsen's, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, The Chef's Table (7 venues total including bars/lounges like Torshavn and Explorer's Lounge)✓

Restaurants - Paid

2✓

Restaurants - Included

3✓

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools

2

- Pools - General Access

2

- Pools - Adults Only

2

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

2

WiFi

Yes

Internet Center

No

Cell Phone Service

No

Bars/Lounges

4

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Yes

Casino

No

Chapel

No

Night Club

No

Laundromats (self service)

Yes

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Yes

Library

Yes

Movie Theatre

No

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

No✓

Special Amenities

Nordic Spa with thalassotherapy pool, snow grotto, sauna, cold plunge pool and heated ceramic lounge chairs; The Kitchen Table cooking school; Explorer's Lounge with forward observation area; infinity pool with retractable roof✓

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

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

LAIW6

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.

9650418

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

257903000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Bergen,  Norway