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Viking Mars

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The 930-passenger Viking Mars ocean ship voyages on wide-ranging itineraries around the world.

  • 930guests
  • 47,800gross tons
  • 68cruises now
  • $3,299fares from

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Evelin, the flutist in a classical trio, performs in the Explorers' Lounge on a Viking ocean voyage.

At a glance

Viking Mars is a medium-size cruise ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, in service since 2022. It carries 930 guests and 465 crew (2.0 guests per crew member) at 47,800 gross tons. It ties with 8 other ships as the 3rd largest of 13 Viking Ocean Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for romantic and spa & fitness (10/10) and lowest for family friendly (2/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 68 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,299 to $20,696. 6 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
5 / 5
Cruise Critic
5 / 5
Guests
930
Crew
465
Gross tons
47,800
Decks
10
Length
745 ft
Beam
94 ft
Maiden voyage
2022
Space ratio
2.0
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.0
Speed (mph)
23
IMO
9833187

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What Viking Mars is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 8.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.0
  3. Cultural 8.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 7.0
  6. Family friendly 2.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 10.0
  9. Spa and fitness 10.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Viking Mars: Wide-ranging sailings to Europe, Asia & beyond

The eighth ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises, Viking Mars debuted in May 2022 and offers a rich set of itineraries throughout Europe, Australia and Asia.

Nearly identical to its groundbreaking sister ships, Viking Mars features the same inclusive premium cruise experience with itineraries centering on the ports of call. Shore excursions, Wi-Fi as well as beer and wine with lunch and dinner are all included in the price of a fare. Use of the ship's expansive Nordic spa is also free.

Viking Mars gives guests a choice of several casual dining spots as well as three upscale restaurants for dinner at no extra charge. The ship is home to two pools, an outside infinity pool and a main pool deck encased by a retractable roof, making it the perfect place to relax rain or shine. The interior areas are simple yet elegantly appointed, with blonde tones and an inviting, understated Scandinavian décor.

Who will like sailing on Viking Mars

 Viking Mars attracts a wide range of travelers, appealing particularly to the following:

  • Well-traveled adults and couples age 55 and older who are intellectually curious, well-educated and intrigued by the ship's destination-intensive itineraries. (Note that the minimum age on board is 18.)

  • Passengers who prefer a relaxed, intimate setting with 930 passengers over a megaship that holds thousands. The less crowded environment appeals to travelers who prefer a quieter, more refined experience.

Where Viking Mars sails

Viking Mars offers itineraries ranging from 7 to 28 days to such ports as London, Stockholm, Reykjavik, Barcelona, Rome, Sydney, Benoa, Indonesia, and Laem Chabang, Thailand.

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Staterooms

Viking Mars cabins come in a wide variety of categories and sizes: Veranda and Deluxe Veranda (both 270 sq. ft.), Penthouse Veranda (338 sq. ft.), Penthouse Junior (405 sq. ft.), Explorer Suite (757-1,163 sq. ft.), Owner's Suite (1,448 sq. ft.). All are well lit and furnished with a Scandinavian light-wood motif. Best of all, every room features an outside balcony to take in the sights. All cabins also feature a king-size Viking Explorer Bed (or two doubles at your option), free Wi-Fi, premium Freyja toiletries, purified water, 24-hour room service and housekeeping twice a day.

Dining

Dining options on board include Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, the main Restaurant, World Cafe, Mamsen's, Aquavit Terrace, a pool grill and bar, the Viking Bar, the Chef's Table, Torshavn jazz lounge and the Kitchen Table onboard cooking school.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Viking Mars, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

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On board highlights

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Inside and out

Destinations 1

  • The scenic port of Bergen, Norway, is a starting point for many sightseeing excursions of the Norwegian fjords.
    The scenic port of Bergen, Norway, is a starting point for many sightseeing excursions of the Norwegian fjords.

Dining 2

  • Viking ocean ships feature six restaurants, including Manfredi's, perhaps the best Italian restaurant at sea.
    Viking ocean ships feature six restaurants, including Manfredi's, perhaps the best Italian restaurant at sea.
  • A chilled mango cream dessert at Chef’s Table on a Viking ocean sailing.
    A chilled mango cream dessert at Chef’s Table on a Viking ocean sailing.

On board 2

  • Travelers have three swimming pools to choose from, including a main pool that features a retractable roof.
    Travelers have three swimming pools to choose from, including a main pool that features a retractable roof.
  • Head for a comfortable dip in the pool in the enclosed Wintergarden on a Viking ocean sailing.
    Head for a comfortable dip in the pool in the enclosed Wintergarden on a Viking ocean sailing.

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  • Evelin, the flutist in a classical trio, performs in the Explorers' Lounge on a Viking ocean voyage.
    Evelin, the flutist in a classical trio, performs in the Explorers' Lounge on a Viking ocean voyage.

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Cruises on Viking Mars

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  1. 12 Night Eastern Seaboard Explorer 12 nights · from Brooklyn Next Sep 24, 2026 Fare on request
  2. 14 Night Canada and New England Scenic Shores 14 nights · from Montreal Next Oct 6, 2026 Fare on request
  3. 14 Night Panama Canal and Central America 14 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Oct 20, 2026 12 dates from $4,999
  4. 10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 3, 2026 2 dates from $4,999
  5. 10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage 10 nights · from Fuerte Amador Next Nov 13, 2026 Fare on request
  6. 10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage 10 nights · from Fuerte Amador Next Dec 17, 2026 from $4,199
  7. 14 Night Panama Canal and Central America 14 nights · from West Palm Beach Next Dec 27, 2026 from $7,098
  8. 14 Night Panama Canal and Central America 14 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 10, 2027 from $8,999
  9. 13 Night Atlantic Ocean Passage 13 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 24, 2027 3 dates from $3,299
  10. 12 Night Mediterranean Odyssey 12 nights · from Barcelona Next Feb 20, 2027 from $5,299
  11. 9 Night Empires of the Mediterranean 9 nights · from Fusina Port Next Mar 4, 2027 2 dates from $4,599
  12. 9 Night Empires of the Mediterranean 9 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next Mar 13, 2027 from $4,699
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  1. 12 Night Mediterranean Odyssey 12 nights · from Chioggia Next Mar 22, 2027 from $5,999
  2. 14 Night Mediterranean and Italian Sojourn 14 nights · from Barcelona Next Apr 3, 2027 from $9,698
  3. 21 Night Mediterranean and Adriatic Sojourn 21 nights · from Barcelona Next Apr 3, 2027 Fare on request
  4. 28 Night Mediterraneans Iconic Shores 28 nights · from Barcelona Next Apr 3, 2027 Fare on request
  5. 7 Night Iconic Western Mediterranean 7 nights · from Barcelona Next Apr 3, 2027 from $3,999
  6. 14 Night Italy the Adriatic and Greece 14 nights · from Civitavecchia Next Apr 10, 2027 2 dates from $9,298
  7. 21 Night Adriatic and Mediterranean Sojourn 21 nights · from Civitavecchia Next Apr 10, 2027 2 dates from $13,897
  8. 7 Night Italian Sojourn 7 nights · from Civitavecchia Next Apr 10, 2027 2 dates from $4,599
  9. 14 Night Ancient Adriatic Treasures 14 nights · from Fusina Port Next Apr 17, 2027 2 dates from $9,298
  10. 7 Night Venice the Adriatic and Greece 7 nights · from Fusina Port Next Apr 17, 2027 2 dates from $4,699
  11. 7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures 7 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next Apr 24, 2027 2 dates from $4,599
  12. 14 Night Ancient Adriatic Treasures 14 nights · from Istanbul Next May 1, 2027 2 dates from $10,498
  13. 21 Night Adriatic and Mediterranean Sojourn 21 nights · from Istanbul Next May 1, 2027 2 dates from $15,797
  14. 28 Night Mediterraneans Iconic Shores 28 nights · from Istanbul Next May 1, 2027 2 dates from $20,696
  15. 7 Night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures 7 nights · from Istanbul Next May 1, 2027 2 dates from $4,999
  16. 14 Night Italy the Adriatic and Greece 14 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next May 8, 2027 2 dates from $10,798
  17. 21 Night Mediterranean and Adriatic Sojourn 21 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next May 8, 2027 2 dates from $15,597
  18. 7 Night Venice the Adriatic and Greece 7 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next May 8, 2027 2 dates from $5,499
  19. 14 Night Mediterranean and Italian Sojourn 14 nights · from Chioggia Next May 15, 2027 2 dates from $10,098
  20. 7 Night Italian Sojourn 7 nights · from Chioggia Next May 15, 2027 2 dates from $5,199
  21. 7 Night Iconic Western Mediterranean 7 nights · from Civitavecchia Next May 22, 2027 3 dates from $4,799
  22. 14 Night Iceland British Isles and Iberia 14 nights · from Barcelona Next May 29, 2027 from $5,299
  23. 12 Night Icelands Majestic Landscapes 12 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jun 12, 2027 4 dates from $6,999
  24. 14 Night Into the Midnight Sun 14 nights · from Bergen Next Jun 24, 2027 from $9,099
  25. 14 Night British Isles and Ireland 14 nights · from Belfast Next Jul 22, 2027 from $9,499
  26. 14 Night British Isles Explorer 14 nights · from Greenwich Next Aug 5, 2027 3 dates from $8,499
  27. 28 Night Iceland Norway and British Isles 28 nights · from Greenwich Next Aug 5, 2027 from $18,698
  28. 14 Night Iceland and Norways Arctic Explorer 14 nights · from Bergen Next Aug 19, 2027 3 dates from $7,999
  29. 28 Night Greenland Iceland Norway and Beyond 28 nights · from Bergen Next Aug 19, 2027 3 dates from $16,998
  30. 14 Night Iconic Iceland Greenland and Canada 14 nights · from Reykjavik Next Sep 2, 2027 from $12,799
  31. 12 Night Eastern Seaboard Explorer 12 nights · from New York Next Sep 16, 2027 4 dates from $6,999
  32. 12 Night Eastern Seaboard Explorer 12 nights · from Montreal Next Sep 28, 2027 2 dates from $7,299
  33. 14 Night Canada and New England Scenic Shores 14 nights · from Montreal Next Oct 22, 2027 from $8,299
  34. 10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 19, 2027 5 dates from $3,799
  35. 10 Night Classic Panama Canal Passage 10 nights · from Fuerte Amador Next Nov 29, 2027 5 dates from $3,799
  36. 20 Night Atlantic and Mediterranean Horizons 20 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Feb 23, 2028 from $7,398
  37. 14 Night Mediterranean and Italian Sojourn 14 nights · from Barcelona Next Mar 7, 2028 from $8,598
  38. 21 Night Mediterranean and Adriatic Sojourn 21 nights · from Barcelona Next Mar 7, 2028 from $13,297
  39. 28 Night Mediterraneans Iconic Shores 28 nights · from Barcelona Next Mar 7, 2028 from $17,896
  40. 7 Night Iconic Western Mediterranean 7 nights · from Barcelona Next Mar 7, 2028 from $3,999
  41. 12 Night Mediterranean Odyssey 12 nights · from Barcelona Next May 2, 2028 from $8,299
  42. 12 Night Mediterranean Odyssey 12 nights · from Chioggia Next May 14, 2028 from $8,299
  43. 14 Night Iceland British Isles and Iberia 14 nights · from Barcelona Next May 26, 2028 from $5,999
  44. 12 Night Icelands Majestic Landscapes 12 nights · from Bergen Next Jun 21, 2028 2 dates from $6,999
  45. 14 Night Iconic Iceland Greenland and Canada 14 nights · from Reykjavik Next Aug 22, 2028 2 dates from $8,999
  46. 14 Night Canada and New England Scenic Shores 14 nights · from Montreal Next Oct 11, 2028 from $7,499
  47. 12 Night Mediterranean Odyssey 12 nights · from Barcelona Next Mar 17, 2029 from $7,299
  48. 9 Night Empires of the Mediterranean 9 nights · from Athens (Piraeus) Next Apr 7, 2029 from $6,299

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