Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 22% of ships
Dining
55Beats 31% of ships
Entertainment
43Beats 6% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Top 22% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
60Top 30% of ships
Value / Cost
44Top 26% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 43/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 44/100
General
Cruise LineViking (Viking Ocean Cruises)
Ship NameViking Vesta
Maiden voyage2 July 2025
Physical
Year Built2025
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.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 14
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks10
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
Crew465
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.1
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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 Cabins2
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 (main dining room), World Cafe (buffet), Aquavit Terrace, Manfredi's (Italian), The Chef's Table
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive0
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges5
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 AreaNordic Spa (Deck 1) with snow grotto, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, hot tub and pool; ship is adults-only (18+)
Special AmenitiesNordic Spa with snow grotto and cold plunge, retractable-roof pool, infinity pool, diesel-electric propulsion with battery hybrid system, adults-only (18+) ship
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
Call sign LAUR8
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9852444
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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 257944000
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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'.