Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Star
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $2,599
Ship comparison
Viking Star vs Viking Vesta
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Vesta
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Star is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 930 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Vesta is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 998 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Viking Vesta if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Viking Star for spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) and party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2015).
Viking Star does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Star | Viking Vesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 47,800 | 48,900 |
| Passengers | 930 | 998 |
| Crew | 465 | 465 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 51.4 (better) | 49.0 |
| Decks | 14 | 10 |
| Length | 745 ft | 784 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 101 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 66 | 98 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 139 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–21 nights | 7–169 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,599 | $2,599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Star leads on 0 of the ten, Viking Vesta on 9, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Star
Stylish, spry and quite the looker, the first ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises gives off the vibe of a different kind of cruise ship. Yes, like its river ship cousins, Viking Star places a big emphasis on place, with itineraries jam-packed with drool-worthy destinations and intriguing shore excursions.
Highlights
- Understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design
- Two pool choices featuring a main pool with a retractable dome and a glass-backed infinity pool
- Top-flight shore excursions to fascinating destinations (included in your fare)
- Attentive, courteous and genuinely friendly service from the crew.
Sailing now
66 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta joined Viking’s ocean fleet in July 2025. It carries just 998 guests in 499 staterooms, and every stateroom has a private veranda — one of the defining traits of Viking’s all-veranda ocean design.
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Star or Viking Vesta?
Which is bigger, Viking Star or Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta is bigger at 48,900 gross tons, against 47,800 gross tons for Viking Star. Viking Star carries 930 passengers and Viking Vesta carries 998.
Which ship is newer, Viking Star or Viking Vesta?
Viking Vesta is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2015 for Viking Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Star, with 51.4 gross tons per passenger against 49.0 on Viking Vesta. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Star, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.1 on Viking Vesta.
Which is better for families?
Viking Vesta scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Viking Star.
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