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Viking Star class · Alaska, Japan & Asia
A sister ship launched in 2021. In summer, it is often assigned to Alaska itineraries from Vancouver to Seward, making it easy to combine glacier-viewing days at sea with basic tours at every port of call. Its smaller size allows it to visit ports inaccessible to large ships, an advantage in Alaska and Northern Europe.
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A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.
Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite
Japanese dishes on the menu
Confirmed services
Japanese-speaking staff and menus
Payment in yen not accepted
Smoking in designated areas only
Smart casual
Line-wide details: There are no formal nights. It is Viking's consistent policy that formal wear such as tuxedos and long dresses is not needed.
Plug types: A, C
Line-wide details: Both 220V (European style) and 110V (US style) are provided in the cabin.
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The fare is a single plan including all dining (including the two specialty restaurants Manfredi's and Chef's Table), house beer, house wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, coffee and tea throughout the day, free Wi-Fi in all cabins, one included excursion per port, and self-service laundry. Gratuities (approximately $20 per person per night) are not included in the fare and are added automatically (they can be changed and settled in cash). The Silver Spirits beverage package, including premium brands ($27 per person per day), Optional Excursions, and The Kitchen Table ($199–260 per person) are optional add-ons.
Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.
Has eliminated single-use plastics and introduced LED lighting, energy-saving air conditioning, and waste-sorting and recycling systems. Many ships also support cold ironing, connecting to shore power at ports. Viking Venus itself is a conventional diesel-electric ship that entered service in 2021, while the company is pursuing fleet-wide environmental improvements, including plans to enter the world's first hydrogen-powered ship, Viking Libra, into service in 2026.
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The most basic category among all 465 rooms. At about 21 m² (excluding the approximately 4 m² balcony), it is the same size as Deluxe Veranda but is a lower-priced category without a minibar or priority booking benefits. Only 42 rooms are located on Deck 3.
42 cabins Deck 3 only.
The same approximately 21 m² interior and approximately 4 m² balcony as Veranda, but with a replenished minibar. With 272 rooms, it is the most numerous category and a standard option widely distributed across Decks 3–8.
272 cabins Decks 3-8.
Larger than the Veranda categories at about 26 m², with a sofa, coffee table, and easy chair. This category has 104 rooms and includes benefits such as priority reservations at specialty restaurants and complimentary finished laundry.
104 cabins Decks 6-8.
At about 31 square meters, this is the first category designated as a suite. Of its 32 rooms, 2 rooms (#6020 and #6021) are wheelchair-accessible cabins with roll-in showers and expanded balconies, making it the only wheelchair-accessible category identified onboard.
32 cabins Decks 6-8.
A 14-room category ranging from 43–65 m² (15–46 m² balcony). It has no dedicated butler, but offers extensive concierge-style priority services and a separate dining space. It is the tier below the Owner's Suite.
14 cabins Decks 3-8 (distributed between forward and aft sections).
Viking Venus's sole onboard example of this highest category, measuring about 123 sq m (balcony about 16 sq m). A dedicated butler handles everything from unpacking and restaurant reservations to arranging cocktail hour on the balcony, like a personal concierge. This personal service, unavailable in other cabins, is its defining feature.
1 cabins Forward and starboard side of Deck 7.
| Cabins | Size | Occupancy and beds | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
Veranda The most basic category among all 465 rooms. At about 21 m² (excluding the approximately 4 m² balcony), it is the same size as Deluxe Veranda but is a lower-priced category without a minibar or priority booking benefits. Only 42 rooms are located on Deck 3. 42 cabins / Deck 3 only. | 21 m² (226 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes |
Deluxe Veranda The same approximately 21 m² interior and approximately 4 m² balcony as Veranda, but with a replenished minibar. With 272 rooms, it is the most numerous category and a standard option widely distributed across Decks 3–8. 272 cabins / Decks 3-8. | 21 m² (226 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes |
Penthouse Veranda Larger than the Veranda categories at about 26 m², with a sofa, coffee table, and easy chair. This category has 104 rooms and includes benefits such as priority reservations at specialty restaurants and complimentary finished laundry. 104 cabins / Decks 6-8. | 26 m² (280 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes |
Penthouse Junior Suite At about 31 square meters, this is the first category designated as a suite. Of its 32 rooms, 2 rooms (#6020 and #6021) are wheelchair-accessible cabins with roll-in showers and expanded balconies, making it the only wheelchair-accessible category identified onboard. 32 cabins / Decks 6-8. | 31 m² (334 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: YesAccessible: Yes |
Explorer Suite A 14-room category ranging from 43–65 m² (15–46 m² balcony). It has no dedicated butler, but offers extensive concierge-style priority services and a separate dining space. It is the tier below the Owner's Suite. 14 cabins / Decks 3-8 (distributed between forward and aft sections). | 43–65 m² (463–700 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes |
Owner's Suite Viking Venus's sole onboard example of this highest category, measuring about 123 sq m (balcony about 16 sq m). A dedicated butler handles everything from unpacking and restaurant reservations to arranging cocktail hour on the balcony, like a personal concierge. This personal service, unavailable in other cabins, is its defining feature. 1 cabins / Forward and starboard side of Deck 7. | 123 m² (1,324 ft²) | 2 people King bed (can be split into twins on request). | Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: Yes |
Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.
The main dining room at the aft of Deck 2. It uses open seating rather than fixed seating, allowing guests to dine without reservations.
Hours: Breakfast 8:00-9:30, lunch 12:00-13:30 (sea days only), and dinner 18:00-21:00. Open seating; no reservation required.
Beer Included (house beer at lunch and dinner is included in the fare) • Soft drinks Included
A buffet at the aft of Deck 7 centered on live stations rather than self-service. Pasta, grilled dishes, sushi, gelato, and more are included in the fare.
Hours: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not open all day; operates during meal periods).
Beer Included (house beer at lunch and dinner is included in the fare) • Soft drinks Included
One of the specialty restaurants on the aft starboard side of Deck 1, with no extra charge as a feature of Viking Ocean. It serves authentic Italian dishes such as calamari, swordfish, and Florentine-style T-bone steak.
Hours: Dinner only; advance reservations required.
Beer Included (standard beverages are included in the fare) • Soft drinks Included
A small-group dining venue at the aft port side of Deck 1. A five-course tasting menu and wine pairings are offered with a different theme every few days. Like Manfredi's, this specialty venue has no additional charge.
Hours: Dinner only; advance reservation required (strongly recommended)
Beer Included (standard beverages are included in the fare) • Soft drinks Included
A Norwegian snack counter in Explorers' Lounge named after the Hagen family's mother, Mamsen. It serves light fare from breakfast through snack time, including signature freshly baked waffles, and is included in the fare.
Hours: Breakfast through light-meal hours (operating in Explorers' Lounge)
Soft drinks Included
Afternoon tea served in a lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass doors beside the main pool. Enjoy teas from around the world, tea ceremony demonstrations, live music, finger sandwiches, and warm scones.
Hours: Afternoon tea hours.
Soft drinks Included (tea and coffee included all day)
A casual grill counter where guests can order while relaxing by the pool. A salad bar is also available for lighter meals, making this an included snack spot.
Hours: Limited service hours on the pool deck, centered around lunch.
Beer Included (house beer at lunch is included in the fare) • Soft drinks Included
24-hour room service. Enjoy meals in your cabin or on your balcony at no extra charge.
Hours: 24 hours
Soft drinks Included
Viking Ocean's only fully extra-charge dining experience, held in a private test kitchen aft on Deck 1. This small-group program for up to 8 guests includes a port-market tour, cooking class, and a course dinner with sommelier-led wine pairings over about 3 hours.
An infinity pool and jacuzzi on the aft section of Deck 7 overlooking the ship's wake. One of the signature areas of the Viking Ocean class.
The main pool area amidships on Deck 7, with a retractable roof that opens and closes for year-round use regardless of weather.
A Nordic-style spa with a snow grotto, a heated pool at about 36 degrees C, a sauna, and a steam room. The shared thermal area is free for all guests, while individual treatments such as massages cost extra.
A fitness center beside the spa on Deck 1, with cardio and strength-training machines available free of charge.
An outdoor jogging and walking track circling the sports deck on Deck 9.
An open-air sports area on Deck 9, with an outdoor yoga space, a golf putting green, and deck games such as shuffleboard and bocce available free of charge.
The main entertainment venue on Deck 2, with ample seating for lectures and port-of-call talks.
2 small stadium-seating movie alcoves beside the Star Theater, showing films almost every evening.
A two-level observation lounge and bar at the forward end of Deck 7, with nightly live performances by guitarists, pianists, and classical trios. An iconic social space aboard the ship.
A piano bar near the atrium on Deck 2, where standard beer, wine, cocktails, and more are included in the fare.
A quiet library and lounge space on the upper level of the atrium on Deck 3, designed for reading and relaxation.
A boutique area along the promenade on Deck 2, selling clothing and ship-branded merchandise.
A hair salon inside the spa area on Deck 1. Cuts, coloring, nail services, and more are charged separately.
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