MV Viking Star is the lead ship of the Viking Star class of cruise ships, and the first such ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, a division of Viking Cruises. Two Viking Star-class sister ships, Viking Sea and Viking Sky, joined her in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet in 2016. Viking Star entered service in 2015. Viking Star is a Star-class cruise ship operated by Viking. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Viking Star with other Viking ships before booking.
Viking Star Cruise Ship Guide
Viking · Star-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Viking
- Ship class
- Star
- Entered service
- 2015
- Gross tonnage
- 47,800 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 930 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 465
- Length
- 227 m
- Beam
- 29 m
What makes this ship notable
MV Viking Star is the lead ship of the Viking Star class of cruise ships, and the first such ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, a division of Viking Cruises. Two Viking Star-class sister ships, Viking Sea and Viking Sky, joined her in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet in 2016.
Highlights
- MV Viking Star is the lead ship of the Viking Star class of cruise ships, and the first such ship operated by.
- Two Viking Star-class sister ships, Viking Sea and Viking Sky, joined her in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet in 2016.
Practical planning
Use Viking Star’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Viking for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Viking Star in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Viking Star?
Viking Star is operated by Viking.
When did Viking Star enter service?
Viking Star entered service in 2015.
What class is Viking Star?
Viking Star is a Star-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Viking Star carry?
Catalog capacity is 930 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Viking Star?
Verified catalog specs list Viking Star at 47,800 GT, 227 m long, 29 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Viking Star?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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