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IMO: 9796262

Viking Jupiter

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Viking Jupiter — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Star-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
47,842
Length (FT / M)
749 / 228.2
Beam (FT / M)
94 / 28.8
Decks (Passenger / Total)
9 / 10
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy
Registry
Norway
Godparent(s)
Sissel Kyrkjebø
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$400,000,000
Class Sisters: Viking MarsViking NeptuneViking OrionViking SaturnViking SeaViking SkyViking StarViking Venus

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2019
Major Refurbishments
2023
Significant Changes
  • 2023: First dry dock (26 Oct–7 Nov 2023) at San Giorgio del Porto, Genoa: routine maintenance, classification survey and technical overhaul.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9796262
MMSI
257058920
Call Sign
LAYP7
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6254
Maiden Voyage
16 February 2019
Maximum Draft
6.45 m (21.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
28.8 m (94.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
930
Maximum Capacity
930
Total Crew
465
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.00:1
Space Ratio
51.44

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2*
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
3*
Bars & Lounges
7*
Complimentary Dining Venues
7*
Elevators
6*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil
Installed Power
23.52 MW (31,541 hp)
Propulsion Power
14.5 MW (19,445 hp)
Maximum Speed
20 Knots
Engine Configuration
Diesel-electric: 4 MAN gensets (2x MAN 12V32/44CR + 2x MAN 9L32/44CR, 23,520 kW total) driving 2x 7,250 kW electric propulsion motors

Logistics

Cruising Speed
17 Knots
Medical Center
Deck A (Deck 0)
Elevator Banks
Passenger elevators
Decks 0-9
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Deck 8 sun deck smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 8 sun deck (midship)
    Only open-deck area where smoking is permitted; prohibited in all indoor areas, staterooms and balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 465
ADA Compliant: 2
Suites
47
Balcony
418
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
1,448 SQ FT

The ship's single largest accommodation at 1,448 sq ft plus a 175 sq ft veranda, set forward on Deck 7. It has a separate bedroom, living and dining rooms, a private boardroom, walk-in closets, a wet bar and a master bath with an oceanview sauna.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Owner's Suite1
  • Explorer Suite14
  • Penthouse Junior Suite32
Balcony
  • Penthouse Veranda104
  • Deluxe Veranda272
  • Veranda42

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Features & Amenities

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Planetarium
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

Explorers' Dome planetarium
unique
Stern infinity pool
unique
Main Pool with magrodome
unique
LivNordic Spa with Snow Grotto
unique
The Kitchen Table cooking school
unique
Stern infinity pool and Aquavit Terrace
top-deck attraction
Main Pool with retractable magrodome roof
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck with walking track and outdoor gym
top-deck attraction
Wintergarden conservatory
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Explorers' Dome — a 26-seat domed planetarium on Deck 8 using 7K laser projection and a resident astronomer to present immersive star shows; one of only three passenger ships afloat with a planetarium.
  • A glass-backed infinity pool cantilevered off the stern beside the Aquavit Terrace, complementing a midship main pool under a retractable magrodome roof.
  • The LivNordic Spa, a Nordic wellness complex with a snow grotto, sauna, steam room, cold plunge and salt-water thalassotherapy pool.
  • The two-deck Explorers' Lounge, a forward observation lounge with panoramic glass walls, live music, Mamsen's Norwegian deli and its own bar.
  • Every restaurant, including the specialty Manfredi's and The Chef's Table, is included in the fare with no cover charge — part of Viking's all-inclusive, adults-only, destination-focused model with no casino.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 2 aft
    Open-seating main dining room with a daily-changing menu and complimentary house wine and beer at meals; reservations not required.
  • World Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 7
    Buffet restaurant with an open kitchen, sushi bar and gelato; becomes alfresco when the windows open.
  • Aquavit Terrace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 7 aft
    Aft indoor-outdoor casual dining served from the World Cafe buffet, beside the infinity pool.
  • Pool Grill
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary poolside grill: made-to-order burgers, fries, grilled fish and a salad bar.
  • Mamsen's
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 7 (Explorers' Lounge)
    Norwegian deli with complimentary gourmet quick bites, waffles and pastries; part of the Explorers' Lounge.
  • Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 1
    Reservation
    Reservation-required Italian restaurant, included in the fare with no cover charge (open to all except Standard Veranda cabins). Reservation-required alternative restaurant, included in the fare (no cover).
  • The Chef's Table
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 1
    Reservation
    Reservation-required multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings, included in the fare with no cover charge. Reservation-required alternative restaurant, included in the fare (no cover).
Bars & Nightlife
  • The Restaurant Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2 (in The Restaurant)
    Intimate bar within the main dining room for pre-dinner drinks.
  • Explorers' Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Decks 7-8 (bow)
    Two-deck observation lounge with panoramic glass walls, live music and its own bar.
  • The Living Room
    lounge
    Location: Decks 1-2 (atrium)
    Central atrium lounge and Lobby Bar with a library, board games and the Viking Heritage Museum.
  • Torshavn
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 2
    Piano bar and nightclub with live music and dancing in the evenings.
  • Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Poolside bar serving cocktails, wine and refreshments.
  • Aquavit Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7 aft
    Bar at the Aquavit Terrace serving the aft infinity-pool deck.
  • Theater Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Bar serving the main Theater, open during performances.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 7
    Midship pool with a whirlpool under a magrodome retractable glass roof.
  • Infinity Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 7 aft
    Glass-backed infinity pool cantilevered off the stern with a whirlpool, beside the Aquavit Terrace.
Active Recreation
  • Sports Deck
    sports_deck
    Location: Deck 9
    Open sports deck with a walking/jogging track and outdoor gym and yoga area.
Entertainment Venues
  • The Theater
    theater
    Location: Deck 2
    Two-deck main show lounge for musical productions, comedy and destination shows.
  • Explorers' Dome
    planetarium
    Location: Deck 8 (forward)
    26-seat domed planetarium with 7K laser projection and a resident astronomer; complimentary shows.
  • Cinemas
    cinema
    Location: Deck 2
    Two stadium-seating movie theaters, also used for enrichment lectures.
  • Outdoor Cinema
    outdoor_cinema
    Location: Deck 7
    Poolside LED movie screen with complimentary blankets and headphones under the retractable roof.
Spa & Fitness
  • LivNordic Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 1
    Nordic spa with thermal suite, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, snow grotto and thalassotherapy pool.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness
    Location: Deck 1
    Fitness center; outdoor gym and yoga area on the sports deck.
  • Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 1
    Hair and beauty salon.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Shops
    shop
    Location: Deck 2
    Duty-free arcade with jewelry, fashion, convenience and cosmetics boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Wintergarden
    tea_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Glass-enclosed poolside conservatory serving complimentary afternoon tea.
  • Promenade Deck
    promenade
    Location: Deck 2
    Full-circling outdoor promenade (four laps = one mile).
  • Private Dining Rooms
    private_dining_room
    Location: Deck 1
    Two small private dining rooms, also used as meeting rooms.
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    guest_services_desk
    Location: Deck 1
    Guest services desk.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-09

The 59 data points on this page are individually source-tracked. Key primary sources are listed below; additional cross-check sources are retained in our internal audit records.

  • OFFICIAL Viking — official ship page · vikingcruises.com
  • SHIP REGISTRY VesselFinder — IMO/AIS ship registry · vesselfinder.com
  • SHIP REGISTRY MarineTraffic — AIS ship registry · marinetraffic.com
  • SHIPBUILDER Fincantieri — shipbuilder · fincantieri.com

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