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IMO: 9863209

Viking Polaris

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Viking Polaris — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Polar-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
30,150
Length (FT / M)
673 / 205
Beam (FT / M)
77 / 23.5
Decks (Passenger / Total)
6 / 7
Shipyard
Vard Soviknes, Soviknes (Alesund), Norway
Registry
Norway
Godparent(s)
Ann Bancroft
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$305,500,000
Class Sisters: Viking Octantis

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2022

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9863209
MMSI
259144000
Call Sign
LAGZ8
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
907
Maiden Voyage
3 October 2022
Maximum Draft
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
Maximum Beam
24.0 m (78.7 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
378
Maximum Capacity
378
Total Crew
260
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.45:1
Space Ratio
79.76

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
1
Bars & Lounges
5
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Elevators
5*

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

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric (2 x ABB Azipod)
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil (diesel)
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
18.5 MW (24,809 hp)
Propulsion Power
11 MW (14,751 hp)
Maximum Speed
18 Knots
Engine Configuration
Diesel-electric: 4 x MAN diesel generator sets (4,800 kW each) with 4 x AEM alternators (4,632 kW each); 2 x ABB Azipod propulsors (5,500 kW each).

Logistics

Cruising Speed
16.5 Knots
Medical Center
Deck A
Elevator Banks
Forward atrium
A-6
Aft
2-5
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Designated outdoor smoking area
    outdoor_designated
    Location: open deck (specific area not published)
    Non-smoking ship - smoking (incl. e-cigarettes) permitted only in one designated outdoor area; staterooms, verandas and indoor areas non-smoking.

Cabin Summary

Total: 189
ADA Compliant: 2
Suites
53
Balcony
136
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
1,223 SQ FT

The largest accommodation aboard, a 114 sq m (1,223 sq ft) suite with a private garden lounge and badestamp (Nordic hot tub), a separate dining/board room seating six, a guest bathroom, and a private library and wine collection.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Owner's Suite1
  • Explorer Suite4
  • Nordic Junior Suite28
  • Nordic Penthouse20
Balcony
  • Deluxe Nordic Balcony98
  • Nordic Balcony38

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Features & Amenities

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite

Entertainment & Culture

  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Ice-Strengthened Hull
  • Zodiac Fleet
  • Submarine Onboard
  • Marina / Watersports Platform
  • Tender-Port Capable

Other

  • Expedition Mudroom

Signature Experiences

The Hangar - enclosed in-ship marina
unique
Two six-guest submarines
unique
Onboard science laboratory
unique
Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull
unique
Observation Deck
top-deck attraction
Finse Terrace
top-deck attraction
Aquavit Terrace
top-deck attraction
Full-circle Promenade Deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Hangar - an enclosed, weather-protected marina inside the ship's stern with a 26-metre slipway, letting guests embark Zodiacs, kayaks and military-grade Special Operations Boats in comfort regardless of sea conditions.
  • Two U-Boat Worx submarines with 270-degree spherical cabins take six guests at a time to depths of 100 metres for underwater exploration.
  • The Laboratory - a fully equipped science lab where resident scientists (partnered with Cambridge, Cornell and NOAA) conduct research and host hands-on sessions for guests.
  • The Nordic Spa - a wellness complex with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, snow grotto and a traditional Nordic 'badestamp' hot tub.
  • Explorers' Lounge - a dramatic two-deck, glass-walled observation lounge with resident musicians and constellation-lit windows at night.
  • The Aula - a panoramic auditorium modelled on the University of Oslo ceremonial hall, doubling as lecture hall and cinema and opening onto the heated Finse Terrace.
  • Complimentary expedition kit and craft - Zodiacs, two-seater sea kayaks, 12-passenger RIBs and cold-weather gear (boots, waterproofs, snowshoes, trekking poles, binoculars) provided to every guest.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 1
    Main dining room serving regional and classic dishes; open seating.
  • The World Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 2
    Market-style buffet with open kitchen and live cooking stations; extends outdoors to the Aquavit Terrace.
  • Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 1
    Reservation
    Italian restaurant, included with priority reservations and no cover charge.
  • Mamsen's
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
    Norwegian deli serving complimentary Scandinavian specialties; premium coffees available.
  • Aquavit Terrace
    casual_dining
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
    The World Cafe's outdoor pool-deck grill on the aft Aquavit Terrace - complimentary casual fare (distinct from the terrace's alcohol bar).
Bars & Nightlife
  • Viking Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 1
    Pre-dinner bar just outside The Restaurant serving Viking's standard drinks menu, with regular evening hours.
  • The Hide
    bar
    Location: Deck 1
    Intimate bow lounge; a staffed drinks cart operates nightly (~8:30pm 'Expedition Diaries'), serving cocktails, spirits and Aquavit.
  • Explorers' Lounge (Pap's Bar)
    lounge
    Location: Decks 4-5
    Two-deck forward observation lounge; its Deck 4 counter is Pap's Bar - full bar service with live evening music.
  • The Bar (Living Room Bar)
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    The bar in The Living Room / Library social area - a mixed-use cafe-bar with a full cocktail, wine and spirits menu plus espresso, open into the evening.
  • Aquavit Terrace Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Dedicated U-shaped alcohol bar on the aft Aquavit Terrace pool deck, separate from the World Cafe grill.
Pools & Aquatics
  • The Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 5
    One continuous indoor/outdoor swimming pool under a retractable glass roof; adjoining hot and cold plunge basins (grouped in the '3 pools' marketing but not counted as separate swimming pools).
Active Recreation
  • The Hangar
    marina
    Location: Deck A
    Enclosed in-ship marina with a 26 m slipway for launching Zodiacs, RIBs, kayaks and submarines.
Entertainment Venues
  • The Aula
    theater
    Location: Deck 2
    Glass-walled auditorium with tiered seating for lectures, port talks, performances and cinema; 270-degree views opening onto the Finse Terrace.
Spa & Fitness
  • The Nordic Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 1
    Nordic wellness complex with sauna, steam room, snow grotto, cold plunge and badestamp hot tub.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 1
    Gym with cardio and strength equipment.
  • Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 1
    Hair and beauty salon.
  • Hydrotherapy Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 1
    Thermal hydrotherapy pool within the Nordic Spa.
Retail & Shopping
  • Shop
    shop
    Location: Deck 2
    Onboard boutique.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Laboratory
    lab
    Location: Deck 1
    Working science laboratory with resident scientists (Cambridge, Cornell, NOAA).
  • Expedition Central
    lounge
    Location: Deck 2
    Expedition planning hub with a photography studio, photo gallery and coffee bar.
  • The Library
    library
    Location: Deck 3
    Reading lounge.
  • The Bow
    observation
    Location: Deck 1
    Forward wildlife-viewing area.
  • The Shelter
    observation
    Location: Deck 2
    Sheltered wildlife-viewing area.
  • The Blue Room
    observation
    Location: Deck 1
    Below-the-waterline science and observation room with live data screens.
  • Finse Terrace
    outdoor_lounge
    Location: Deck 1
    Heated outdoor lounge with firepits, adjoining the Aula.
  • Private Dining Room
    private_dining
    Location: Deck 1
    Private dining room for group events.
Guest Services
  • Medical Center
    medical
    Location: Deck A
    Ship's infirmary/medical center.
  • Lobby & Explorers' Desk
    reception
    Location: Deck 2
    Guest services, reception and expedition-tour desk.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-12