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Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship of the Viking Vela class, in service since 2025. She measures 53,769 gross tons and carries 998 guests with a crew of 550. She sails Mediterranean, Northern Europe, World cruises itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
- Guests
- 998
- Crew 550 · 1:1.8
- Entered service
- 2025
- Maiden voyage July 2025
- Length
- 239 m
- Longer than 63% of 574 ships
- Decks
- 14
Viking Vesta is smaller than 53% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 63%. At 53.9 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 84% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
About Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta is the second 998-guest ship of Viking's enlarged Vela design, delivered by Fincantieri at Ancona on June 30, 2025, and named in Croatia with Norwegian journalist Lene Tangevald-Jensen as godmother. Her maiden voyage left Venice on July 2, 2025, a 12-night Mediterranean trip to Barcelona. She has 499 veranda staterooms and, like Viking Vela, was designed so that hydrogen technology can be added later. Between seasons in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, Viking has scheduled her for its 142-day world cruise from Fort Lauderdale in December 2027 and again in December 2028.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet average across 15 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Viking Vela class
Viking Vesta is one of 8 Viking Vela class ships. Viking Mira (2026) and Viking Vela (2024) are in service, and Viking Libra (due December 2026), Viking Astrea (due June 2027), Viking Lyra (due May 2028), Viking Vega (due 2028) and Viking Leda (due 2029) are on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Vesta this ship | 2025 | 4.3/5 | |||
| Viking Mira | 2026 | 4.3/5 | |||
| Viking Vela | 2024 | 4.3/5 | |||
| Viking Libra | Debuts Dec 2026 | — | |||
| Viking Astrea | Debuts Jun 2027 | — | |||
| Viking Lyra | Debuts May 2028 | — | |||
| Viking Vega | Coming 2028 | — | |||
| Viking Leda | Coming 2029 | — |
Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises and belongs to its Viking Vela class.
What are Viking Vesta's sister ships?
Viking Vesta is one of 8 Viking Vela class ships. Viking Mira (2026) and Viking Vela (2024) are in service, and Viking Libra (due December 2026), Viking Astrea (due June 2027), Viking Lyra (due May 2028), Viking Vega (due 2028) and Viking Leda (due 2029) are on the way.
How big is Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta measures 53,769 gross tons and 239 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How does Viking Vesta compare in size with other cruise ships?
Viking Vesta is smaller than 53% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 63%. At 53.9 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 84% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Viking Vesta feel?
Viking Vesta has a passenger space ratio of 53.9: 53,769 gross tons for 998 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Vesta feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Vesta carry?
Viking Vesta carries 998 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 550 (about 1.8 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Vesta enter service?
Viking Vesta entered service in 2025.
Where does Viking Vesta sail?
Viking Vesta sails Mediterranean, Northern Europe and World cruises itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Vesta?
Viking Ocean Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Vesta; this page links to Deck plans (interactive).
How is Viking Vesta rated?
Cruise Frog rates Viking Vesta 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on entertainment (3/5).
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