Signature highlights
Small-ship Viking Ocean design with 998-guest capacity, all-veranda accommodations, Scandinavian interiors, a three-deck atrium, destination-focused programming, and complimentary shore-excursion and dining inclusions.
Viking Vesta
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: TRISTCurrently on: 7 Nights Central Mediterranean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Istanbul — last stop Istanbul
Athens (Piraeus)
→ Athens (Piraeus)
→ Crete (Heraklion)
→ Rhodes
→ Ephesus (Kusadasi)
→ Troy (Canakkale)
→ Istanbul
→ Istanbul
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta is a 2025-built Star-class ocean ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises. Delivered by Fincantieri in June 2025, she carries up to 998 guests in 499 all-veranda staterooms. The ship combines Viking’s restrained Scandinavian design with destination-focused programming, complimentary dining and shore-excursion inclusions, a three-deck atrium, and a relatively intimate small-ship atmosphere. Passenger facilities include multiple restaurants, lounges, a theater, pools, a fitness center, and the Nordic Spa. Viking’s ocean ships are adult-oriented and do not feature casinos.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking Ocean Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Ancona, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Norway
- Call sign
- LAUR8
- IMO number
- 9852444
- MMSI
- 257944000
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining venues include The Restaurant, World Café, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant, The Chef’s Table, Aquavit Terrace, and poolside or casual options. Viking describes its ocean ships as offering multiple dining venues and abundant al fresco dining.
Entertainment
The ship offers a theater for performances and enrichment, lounges and bars, live music, lectures, destination programming, and Viking’s included cultural activities. Viking ocean ships do not have casinos.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 499 staterooms, all with verandas, including veranda staterooms and larger Penthouse and Explorer suites. Accessible staterooms are available in designated categories, subject to configuration and availability.
For families
Viking Ocean is an adult-oriented product and does not provide dedicated children’s facilities or children’s programming. The line markets its ocean ships as having no children’s programs and no casinos.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include the Nordic Spa, sauna and thermal areas, a fitness center, an infinity pool, an outdoor main pool, and open-air sports and walking areas.
Accessibility
The ship provides accessible staterooms and accessible public areas, with specific room configurations identified on Viking’s deck plans. Guests should confirm individual mobility, hearing, or visual-access needs with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
Viking states that its ocean ships use high-efficiency engines and systems intended to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust-gas pollution while meeting current navigation and safety standards.
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