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Viking Sea

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Viking Ocean Cruises launched its second ocean cruise ship in April 2016. Nearly identical to its sister ship, Viking Star, the 930-passenger Viking Sea focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.

  • 930guests
  • 47,800gross tons
  • 67cruises now
  • $2,999fares from

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Viking's second ocean ship, Viking Sea, glides through the Venice Canal.

At a glance

Viking Sea is a medium-size cruise ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, in service since 2016. It carries 930 guests and 550 crew (1.7 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 spa & fitness (8/10) and lowest for family friendly (4/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 67 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,999 to $18,796. 9 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
550
Gross tons
47,800
Decks
14
Length
745 ft
Beam
95 ft
Maiden voyage
2016
Space ratio
1.7
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.7
Speed (mph)
23
IMO
9725421

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What Viking Sea 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 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 4.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 7.5
  9. Spa and fitness 8.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Viking Sea: Sleek midsize ship offers wide-ranging cultural voyages

Viking Ocean Cruises launched its second ocean cruise ship in April 2016. Nearly identical to its sister ship, Viking Star (see review), the 930-passenger Viking Sea focuses on destination immersion, giving guests ample time to explore ports large and small.  

The ship includes several of the popular features of Viking's river ships, including Scandinavian flourishes, the al fresco dining venue Aquavit Terrace, lots of outdoor space on the sundeck and a promenade that encircles the ship.

Viking Sea joins a handful of other Viking ocean ships, including Viking Sky, Viking Sun, Viking Jupiter and others.

Who will like sailing on Viking Sea

If you want a cruise experience that is destination-focused with maximum time in port and an onboard cultural enrichment program, then you'll want to consider booking a voyage on Viking Sea.  

Where Viking Sea sails

Viking Sea skips around the Mediterranean, featuring 7- to 14-night voyages from spring to fall. The ship offers 10- to 12-night adventures around the Caribbean from fall to spring. 

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Small ships with destination-focused itineraries

Because Viking Sea is a smaller ship, she has direct access into most ports, so guests have efficient embarkation and debarkation. There will be  a lot of overnight stays and stays where the ship doesn't pull out until nearly midnight. While enjoying the creature comforts of Viking Sea, make sure to take advantage of opportunities to connect with local culture, history and highlights of the places that you visit. Don't be surprised to see local dishes on the menu or local entertainers sharing music, dancing and stories.

Dining

Viking Sea offers multiple restaurant locations and food choices — from The Restaurant and the World Café, serving a variety of global cuisines and regional specialties, to intimate dining experiences at The Chef’s Table, Manfredi’s Italian Grill and The Kitchen Table, all serving meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Furthermore, with multiple choices for outdoor seating during meals, Viking’s ocean ships will offer more al fresco dining than any other ship.

Boat and lighthouse in Oslo Fjord.
Boat and lighthouse in Oslo Fjord. / Creative Commons BY-SA

Staterooms

All-Veranda Staterooms: Guests can choose from five stateroom categories, starting from a 270-square-foot veranda stateroom. All staterooms will have private verandas, king-size beds, large showers and LCD TVs.

Explorer Suites: Viking Sea features 14 Explorer Suites, which are two-room suites ranging from 757 to 1,163 square feet that offer sweeping views from wrap-around private verandas as well as the most amenities and privileges of any category on board.

Entertainment

Connecting passengers to their destinations through authentic experiences is central to Viking Cruises, and onboard venues include a three-deck atrium where you can enjoy musicians playing regional and classical music; the main theater, home of stage performances and enrichment lectures from scholars and experts, and an onboard cooking school where you can learn local specialties.

When you yearn for serenity, there will be no better place on ship than a visit to the Wintergarden. This charming, airy space around the main pool is perfect for relaxing in a clean, uncluttered Scandinavian-designed environment. The focus here is also on enrichment, as this is the place to witness a tea ceremony or indulge in an afternoon tea service, complete with hand-selected teas, finger sandwiches and pastries.

Sustainable features

Designed with the environment in mind, Viking Sea features energy-efficient hybrid engines, hydro-dynamically optimized streamlined hulls and bows for maximum fuel efficiency, onboard solar panels and equipment that minimizes exhaust pollution and meets the strictest environmental regulations.

Source: Overview from Viking Cruises

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Inside and out

Destinations 4

  • Sail to St. Kitts on a Viking ocean ship.
    Sail to St. Kitts on a Viking ocean ship.
  • Viking Sea and Viking Star moored off the island of Santorini, Greece.
    Viking Sea and Viking Star moored off the island of Santorini, Greece.
  • Viking Sea moored off the shimmering coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
    Viking Sea moored off the shimmering coastline of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
  • Viking Sea in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at sunset.
    Viking Sea in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at sunset.

Dining 4

  • 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.
  • Enjoy al fresco dining at the Aquavit Terrace on Viking Sea.
    Enjoy al fresco dining at the Aquavit Terrace on Viking Sea.
  • On Viking, the Kitchen Table is an exclusive shopping and dining experience that lets passengers cook with the chef for a fee.
    On Viking, the Kitchen Table is an exclusive shopping and dining experience that lets passengers cook with the chef for a fee.
  • Watch the passing landscapes from the Restaurant, the main dining venue on your Viking ocean ship.
    Watch the passing landscapes from the Restaurant, the main dining venue on your Viking ocean ship.

On board 12

  • Visit the Spa on your Viking ocean ship to unwind in comfort. It's free for all guests.
    Visit the Spa on your Viking ocean ship to unwind in comfort. It's free for all guests.
  • 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.
  • The Living Room on deck 1 of your Viking ocean ship. (This was taken on Viking Star.)
    The Living Room on deck 1 of your Viking ocean ship. (This was taken on Viking Star.)
  • The pretty bar in the Explorers' Lounge observation deck on your Viking Ocean ship.
    The pretty bar in the Explorers' Lounge observation deck on your Viking Ocean ship.
  • Step into the Snow Grotto in the spa of a Viking ocean ship for a bracing experience.
    Step into the Snow Grotto in the spa of a Viking ocean ship for a bracing experience.
  • When they're not stopping at exotic destinations around the world, passengers will be able to soak up some sun at the main pool.
    When they're not stopping at exotic destinations around the world, passengers will be able to soak up some sun at the main pool.
  • Read in relaxation in the Living Room on your Viking ocean cruise.
    Read in relaxation in the Living Room on your Viking ocean cruise.
  • Relax and unwind in the free spa facility, lit by a glowing fireplace, on your Viking ocean cruise.
    Relax and unwind in the free spa facility, lit by a glowing fireplace, on your Viking ocean cruise.
  • Cozy up to a fireplace in the LivNordic Spa on your Viking Ocean Cruises ship. The spa area is open to all guests at no charge.
    Cozy up to a fireplace in the LivNordic Spa on your Viking Ocean Cruises ship. The spa area is open to all guests at no charge.
  • The two-story Explorers' Lounge on a Viking ocean ship is the perfect place to watch the twilight in an exotic destination.
    The two-story Explorers' Lounge on a Viking ocean ship is the perfect place to watch the twilight in an exotic destination.
  • Relax with a book or watch the scenery in a lounge chair next to the main pool on your Viking ocean voyage.
    Relax with a book or watch the scenery in a lounge chair next to the main pool on your Viking ocean voyage.
  •  Grab a bite at the Aquavit Terrace or hop into the infinity pool on your Viking ocean ship.
    Grab a bite at the Aquavit Terrace or hop into the infinity pool on your Viking ocean ship.

Staterooms 1

  •  The bathroom of an Explorer Suite on Viking Ocean Cruises.
    The bathroom of an Explorer Suite on Viking Ocean Cruises.

More photos 8

  • Viking's second ocean ship, Viking Sea, glides through the Venice Canal.
    Viking's second ocean ship, Viking Sea, glides through the Venice Canal.
  • Viking Sea, the second ocean ship from Viking, carries 930 passengers in comfort and style.
    Viking Sea, the second ocean ship from Viking, carries 930 passengers in comfort and style.
  • Viking Sea anchored in Lysefjord near Stavanger, Norway.
    Viking Sea anchored in Lysefjord near Stavanger, Norway.
  • The Deluxe Veranda Suite on Vikingea.
    The Deluxe Veranda Suite on Vikingea.
  • The Restaurant on Viking Sea offers nightly specials such as lump-crab salad and Beef Wellington (digital rendering).
    The Restaurant on Viking Sea offers nightly specials such as lump-crab salad and Beef Wellington (digital rendering).
  • Cruise on Viking's ocean ship Viking Sea for breathtaking views in the Baltic Sea region.
    Cruise on Viking's ocean ship Viking Sea for breathtaking views in the Baltic Sea region.
  • Enrichment lectures on Viking Sea are offered throughout your cruise (digital rendering).
    Enrichment lectures on Viking Sea are offered throughout your cruise (digital rendering).
  • The 930-passenger Viking Sea in Dubrovnik. Go on a shore excursion in every port without paying anything extra.
    The 930-passenger Viking Sea in Dubrovnik. Go on a shore excursion in every port without paying anything extra.

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