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IMO: 9845910

Viking Neptune

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Viking Neptune — 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)
Nicole Stott
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$400,000,000
Class Sisters: Viking JupiterViking MarsViking OrionViking SaturnViking SeaViking SkyViking StarViking Venus

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2022

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9845910
MMSI
257850000
Call Sign
LAOZ8
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Maiden Voyage
December 2022
Maximum Draft
6.45 m (21.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
34.0 m (111.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
928
Maximum Capacity
928
Total Crew
465
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.00:1
Space Ratio
51.55

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: 2x MAN 12V32/44CR (6,720 kW) + 2x MAN 9L32/44CR (5,040 kW), 23,520 kW total; plus an industry-first 100 kW experimental hydrogen (PEM) fuel-cell test module

Logistics

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

Cabin Summary

Total: 464
ADA Compliant: 2
Suites
46
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, set forward on Deck 7, with a separate bedroom, living and dining areas, wet bar and a wraparound private veranda.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Owner's Suite1
  • Explorer Suite13
  • 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
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

Stern infinity pool
unique
Main Pool with magrodome
unique
LivNordic Spa with Snow Room
unique
The Kitchen Table cooking school
unique
Industry-first hydrogen fuel cell
industry first
Stern infinity pool and Aquavit Terrace
top-deck attraction
Main Pool with retractable magrodome roof
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck with walking track, putting green and outdoor gym
top-deck attraction
Wintergarden conservatory
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • 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 room, saunas, steam room, cold plunge and a hydrotherapy pool.
  • The two-deck Explorers' Lounge, a forward observation lounge with panoramic glass walls, live music, Mamsen's Norwegian deli and its own bar.
  • All onboard restaurants - including the reservation-required Manfredi's and The Chef's Table - are included in the fare with no cover charge.
  • Viking Neptune is the first ocean cruise ship fitted with a hydrogen fuel-cell module - a 100 kW experimental low-temperature PEM unit used to test hydrogen power for future zero-emission vessels.

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.
  • 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.
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, golf putting green 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.
  • 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 refreshments under the retractable roof.
Spa & Fitness
  • LivNordic Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 1
    Nordic spa with thermal suite, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, snow room and hydrotherapy 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: 2026-07-10