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IMO: 9852444

Viking Vesta

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Viking Vesta — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Vela-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
53,769
Length (FT / M)
784 / 239
Beam (FT / M)
101 / 30.8
Decks (Passenger / Total)
9 / 10
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Ancona, Italy
Registry
Norway
Godparent(s)
Lene Tangevald-Jensen
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$446,000,000
Class Sisters: Viking MiraViking Vela

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2025

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9852444
MMSI
257944000
Call Sign
LAUR8
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6318
Maiden Voyage
2 July 2025
Maximum Draft
6.45 m (21.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
33.0 m (108.3 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
998
Maximum Capacity
998
Total Crew
480
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.08:1
Space Ratio
53.88

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 installed

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: 499
ADA Compliant: 2
Suites
47
Balcony
452
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Owner's Suite
1,488 SQ FT

The ship's single largest accommodation at 1,488 sq ft, set forward on Deck 7, with a private veranda, a separate dining area for six, a personal library and a boardroom seating up to twelve.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Owner's Suite1
  • Explorer Suite14
  • Penthouse Junior Suite32
Balcony
  • Penthouse Veranda96
  • Deluxe Veranda308
  • Veranda48

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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
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.

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 with the Viking Bar (the ship's lobby bar, serving both levels), plus 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: 2026-07-11