Viking Venus is a 930-guest Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2021. This page lists 74 upcoming departures across 74 itineraries, 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 565 ships we track. 51 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 14 Nights Orient Far East Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Ho Chi Minh City — last stop Ho Chi Minh City
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Venus is a 930-guest, all-veranda ocean ship designed around Viking’s destination-focused, adults-oriented style. Her relatively compact scale supports access to smaller ports, while Scandinavian-inspired public spaces, extensive enrichment programming, multiple dining venues, and a stern infinity pool create a calm alternative to large resort ships. The vessel entered service in 2021 and is part of Viking’s Star-class ocean fleet.
The ship combines a small-ship atmosphere with a three-deck atrium, panoramic public areas, a promenade deck, theatre, pools, and an aft infinity pool. Viking’s Resident Historian program adds lectures and destination-focused cultural enrichment.
Viking Venus is intended for adults and does not operate as a family-focused ship; Viking Ocean Cruises generally requires guests to be at least 18 years old at embarkation.
The Nordic Spa includes Scandinavian thermal facilities such as a sauna, steam room, heated pool, and snow grotto. Additional wellness facilities include a fitness center, salon, spa treatment rooms, swimming pools, and an outdoor sports deck.
Selected staterooms, including specified Penthouse Junior Suites, are wheelchair accessible. Guests needing mobility, medical, dietary, or embarkation assistance should submit Viking’s health and accessibility information before sailing.
Fincantieri describes the vessel as incorporating energy-efficient engines, optimized hydrodynamics, and exhaust-treatment systems intended to reduce fuel consumption and atmospheric pollution. The ship was built to meet contemporary maritime safety and environmental requirements.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
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| VerandaCodes V1 and V2. | Balcony | 42 | 270 sq ft | 3 |
| Deluxe VerandaCodes DV1, DV2, DV4, DV5 and DV6. | Balcony | 272 | 270 sq ft | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Penthouse VerandaCodes PV1 and PV3. | Balcony | 104 | 338 sq ft | 4, 5, 6 |
| Penthouse Junior SuiteCodes PS1, PS2 and PS3; staterooms 6020 and 6021 are wheelchair accessible. | Suite | 32 | 405 sq ft | 6, 7, 8 |
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| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Australia & Pacific | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| From / night | $625 | $444 | $607 | $643 | $714 | $500 | $429 | $318 | $700 | $700 | $700 | $336 |
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Viking Venus is registered in Norway.
Viking Venus carries about 930 guests with roughly 550 crew.
Viking Venus entered service in 2021.
At 47,800 gross tons and 227 m long, Viking Venus is a small ship — larger than 58% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Yes. Viking Ocean cruises do not accept children under 18, so Viking Venus has no children’s facilities or youth program.
The ship’s named restaurants and dining venues, including The Restaurant, World Café, Manfredi’s, Mamsen’s and The Chef’s Table, are included in the standard fare, generally subject to reservations where required.
Wi-Fi is included in the standard Viking Ocean fare.
Viking Ocean fares include onboard gratuities and service fees under the line’s standard fare structure.
The usual dress is resort casual. Viking Ocean does not use formal-night dress as a standard requirement.
Yes. Staterooms 6020 and 6021 are identified by Viking as wheelchair-accessible, with configuration details varying by room.
