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Viking Bestla
Viking Bestla is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2014. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53.
About Viking Bestla
Viking Bestla is a four-deck Viking Longship for 190 guests that joined the fleet in 2014. Its namesake is the giantess Bestla, mother of the gods Odin, Vili and Ve. Viking's booking calendar showed no departures for it from October 2026 onward, although the ship remains on the line's published fleet list. Public rooms follow the Longship pattern: a lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a panoramic restaurant, the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow and a sun deck with solar panels.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Bestla?
Viking Bestla is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
How big is Viking Bestla?
Viking Bestla measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Viking Bestla feel?
Viking Bestla has a passenger space ratio of 16.5: 3,138 gross tons for 190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Bestla feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Bestla carry?
Viking Bestla carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Bestla enter service?
Viking Bestla entered service in 2014.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Bestla?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Bestla; this page links to Deck plans.
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