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Viking Star
Viking Star is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship of the Viking Star class, in service since 2015. She measures 47,842 gross tons and carries 930 guests with a crew of 602.
About Viking Star
Viking Star is the ship that launched Viking Ocean Cruises, an all-veranda vessel of about 47,800 gross tons that carries 930 guests in 465 staterooms and suites. She is the lead ship of the Viking Star class, built by Fincantieri at Marghera and delivered in March 2015, with Scandinavian-style interiors by SMC Design and Rottet Studio. Public spaces include a main pool and an infinity pool, a spa and fitness center, the Wintergarden, the Explorers' Lounge, the Aquavit Terrace, the World Café and the Star Theatre. Like her sisters, she is small enough to dock directly in most ports.
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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 Star?
Viking Star is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises and belongs to its Viking Star class.
How big is Viking Star?
Viking Star measures 47,842 gross tons and 228 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How crowded does Viking Star feel?
Viking Star has a passenger space ratio of 51.4: 47,842 gross tons for 930 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Star feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Star carry?
Viking Star carries 930 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 602 (about 1.5 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Star enter service?
Viking Star entered service in 2015.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Star?
Viking Ocean Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Star; this page links to Deck plans (interactive).
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