Viking Mars is a 930-guest Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 92 upcoming departures across 90 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A small ship at 47,800 gross tons — #221 of 566 ships we track. 51 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 14 Nights Caribbean Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Montego Bay — last stop Ft Lauderdale Florida
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Mars is a 930-guest, all-veranda ocean ship designed for destination-focused cruising in a relatively compact format. Built in 2022 as part of Viking’s Star-class fleet, she combines Scandinavian-inspired interiors with a calm, uncrowded atmosphere and access to ports that may be unavailable to larger ships. Passenger amenities include multiple restaurants and lounges, indoor and outdoor pools, a Nordic-style spa, fitness facilities, a theater, and spacious ocean-view staterooms with private verandas.
The ship has an all-veranda layout, understated Scandinavian design, a retractable-roof indoor pool, an infinity pool at the stern, a theater, Explorers’ Lounge, and extensive outdoor areas. Viking positions the vessel as a small ship capable of visiting a broad range of ports.
Viking Mars is designed primarily for adults and does not market dedicated children’s clubs or extensive family attractions. Its facilities emphasize quiet lounges, cultural programming, wellness, and destination enrichment.
Wellness facilities include a Scandinavian-style spa with sauna and snow grotto, an indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, and a fitness center. The ship also offers outdoor walking and exercise areas.
The ship lists wheelchair-accessible Penthouse Junior Suite staterooms, including staterooms 6020 and 6021. Travelers should confirm current accessibility details and required assistance directly with Viking before sailing.
The vessel uses energy-efficient engines, optimized hydrodynamics, and exhaust-emissions systems designed to meet stringent environmental requirements. It also incorporates Viking’s safe-return-to-port and modern maritime safety systems.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Owner’s SuiteCode OS. | Suite | 1 | 1,297 sq ft | — | 2 | 7 |
| Explorer SuiteCodes ES1, ES2 and ES3; size varies by location. | Suite | 13 | 611-778 sq ft | 167-490 sq ft | 2 | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Penthouse Junior SuiteCodes PS1, PS2 and PS3; staterooms 6020 and 6021 are ADA staterooms. | Suite | 32 | 405 sq ft | — | 2 | 6, 7, 8 |
| Penthouse Veranda StateroomCodes PV1, PV2 and PV3. | Balcony | 104 | 338 sq ft | — | 2 | 4, 5, 6 |
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| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| From / night | 0 | $429 | $380 | $254 | $417 | $483 | $571 | $393 | $643 | $679 | $650 | $667 |
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Viking Mars is registered in Norway.
Viking Mars carries about 930 guests with roughly 550 crew.
Viking Mars entered service in 2022.
At 47,800 gross tons and 227 m long, Viking Mars is a small ship — larger than 58% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Yes. Viking Ocean ships do not permit children under 18, so Viking Mars has no kids’ club or dedicated children’s facilities.
The ship’s restaurants, including The Restaurant, World Café, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant and The Chef’s Table, are included in the standard Viking Ocean fare. Reservations may be required at some venues.
Wi-Fi is included in the standard Viking Ocean fare.
Viking Ocean fares include onboard gratuities.
Viking Ocean uses an elegant-casual dress approach rather than formal nights.
Yes. Staterooms 6020 and 6021 are identified as ADA staterooms; their configuration differs from standard staterooms.
