Complete Guide To Viking Ocean Cruises | Full Walkthrough Ship + Stateroom Overview!

Here at Harr Travel, we have so many clients that love the Viking Ocean product. The relaxed atmosphere, and exploration centered journeys have truly set themselves apart from many of the major brands. This "Complete Guide" will provide you with the information you need to choose the perfect stateroom, as well as an overview of what these ships have to offer.
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Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.
Although they don't consider themselves a "luxury" brand, they offer a substantial amount of inclusions that provide their customers that ability to explore the world in comfort. This is consistent with their balcony only design, and the space ratio that their ships provide.
Where Viking Travels
With the widest ocean horizons filled with possibility, there are destinations to explore, cultures to welcome you and fantastic natural beauty to behold. Featuring many cruises from 7 to 200+ days you can see as much of the world as you desire, and with the smaller ship size they can often get into smaller ports as well.
Stateroom Features
Viking's intimate, all-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in their spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.
The main difference between the room categories are the reservations for the complementary excursions, and specialty dining. The earlier you have access to these offerings the easier it is to get exactly what you want on your cruise. For this reason alone many people avoid the introductory Veranda Stateroom since it does not have any guaranteed restaurant reservations and is the last in line to book excursions.
Veranda Stateroom (V)
- Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft
- Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV)
- Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft
- Shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure
- 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV)
- Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft
- Shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure
- 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS)
- Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft
- Shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure
- 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure
Explorer Suite (ES)
- Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft
- Shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure
- 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior to departure
Owner’s Suite (OS)
- Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite)
- Shore excursion reservations: 107 days prior to departure
- 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 days prior to departure
- Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800)
- Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
- Pantry for room service & hosted events
SHIP LAYOUT
DECK 1
The Kitchen Table
The Chef's Table
Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
The Viking Living Room
Guest Services
Viking Bar
Fitness Center
The Spa
DECK 2
The Theater & Bar
Cinema 1 & 2
Torshavn
The Shops
Atrium
The Restaurant
Wraparound Promenade
DECK 7
Infinity Pool & Hot Tub
Aquavit Terrace (with al fresco dining)
World Café
Main Pool (with retractable roof)
Wintergarden
Owner's Suite
Mamsen's
Explorers’ Lounge (main level)
DECK 8
Explorers’ Lounge (upper level)
DECK 9
Outdoor Gym & Yoga Area

[@Smokeyham]

Very nice tour of the ship. Thank you. Glad to see they have glass doors on the shower as opposed to a shower curtain. Like that they also are not trying to be all things to all people and so have no casino, no kids, and no formal nights. Not for everyone, but great for those of us who look for those attributes.

[@HarrTravel]

Thanks for watching! And you hit the nail on the head, very specific market they are going for. But for many people, this is a fantastic option!

[@mencken8]

2024 will be our first Viking Ocean cruise, although we’ve been on several Viking River cruises. We’ll likely continue to use Viking, as a floating theme park holds no charms for us.

[@happytraveller2122]

Best walk through video I’ve seen so far.

[@HarrTravel]

Thanks!

[@loumello8813]

Viking River and Ocean are my favorites, excellent in every aspect and great destinations and excursions. Have done four cruises with them and two more booked.

[@HarrTravel]

Awesome! Let us know if you would like assistance. We would be happy to help.

[@thomaspowell4730]

Thank you for an incredible tour of the Viking options. By far the best I have seen.

[@skwjisin]

this is the most informative and helpful ship tour I have ever seen!! thank you so much!

[@HarrTravel]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@reignben2284]

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[@timl5970]

They have a free self-serve launderette on each passenger deck. This is a welcome feature, and I see it as an extension of Viking's no nickel-and-diming approach. In the base veranda stateroom, the fridge in the room will be stocked at the beginning of your cruise, but there is a charge to restock items. In the deluxe veranda and higher categories, the fridge will be restocked daily at no charge. Penthouse veranda and higher rooms also will be stocked with alcoholic beverages. Deluxe veranda and higher rooms have an in-room coffee maker, also restocked daily. We greatly enjoyed our South America & Chilean Fjords cruise and will be taking more Viking cruises, both ocean and river.

[@HarrTravel]

Most luxury lines have self-serve launderettes as well. When you are ready to book your next cruise feel free to reach out!

[@jeanlanz2344]

Thank you for the tour and explanation of accommodation differences...God bless.

[@spydude38]

I refer my friends to your video when they ask about what makes Viking a consideration. Well done.

[@j.g7506]

Thank you ! That was very informative!

[@jmace1957]

A great review - thanks. I'd love to see what it looks like when it's full of passengers!

[@erics607]

I went to Cuba in 2018. That was an interesting trip with Viking!

[@TheRockinator1]

Thanks for a great look at Viking Ocean! We are looking forward to our first Viking cruise. Homelands Aug 22.

[@HarrTravel]

You will love it, let us know if you need any assistance with your booking!

[@janetisketo2610]

We are definitely coming to you guys as soon as we are able to go on a Viking river cruise!

[@HarrTravel]

We will be ready!

[@wb1985]

Love the deck plan blueprint presentation.

[@HarrTravel]

Glad you like it!

[@tomfreethy9919]

I feel like i'm a bit too young for the viking demographic but it looks ideal for what i enjoy, maybe in a few years!

[@HarrTravel]

It definitely is an older demographic, but if you do enjoy the relaxing atmosphere you will fit in just fine.

[@suryarantonika7371]

Average is mid 50's

[@d33763]

@@HarrTravel You do such a good job of explaining, great channel.

[@LiveLoveCHXBeach]

We did a Viking River cruise several years ago and yes i was 51. The 30 yr old couples were having a blast with us No kids is a plus and we now have grandbabies but this is an elevated and personal cruise for sure

[@nmr440]

I celebrated my 40th on the Viking Sky in 2019. My sister was 33. We look younger than our years. A lot of the other guests were so sweet - they’d come up to us and say, “Well you don’t look like the typical demographic,” or “Are you sure you’re not supposed to be on a Disney Cruise?” Hahaha!! Once you cruise with Viking, everything else pales in comparison. Honestly - they do everything “just right”. Nothing too much…but nothing too little either. Fabulous cruise line!

[@ginadonati7995]

Hi Dan! Great video!

[@dianehenderson3472]

Amazing video

[@sandym4875]

We would enjoy the peaceful feeling about this ship. We've only sailed on Royal Caribbean. It might be time to change it up a bit. Thanks for a fabulous video!

[@HarrTravel]

No problem! Let us know when you want to book your Viking cruise.

[@suryarantonika7371]

No comparison to royal. Totally different atmosphere. Viking much more relax. They value the meaning of exploration.

[@flyshacker]

Well done! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@happytraveller2122]

It’s alittle like the voyages to antiquity cruises.. that was a great cruise.. port intensive, plenty of interesting lectures

[@HarrTravel]

Awesome!

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

Thanks.

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Those cool sandwiches with all natural green guacamole and cresant soft bunns yummy for tummy ro and chino

[@janestivala7975]

Best video

[@HarrTravel]

Thanks!!

[@redmoon8217]

It's really good the know their market. I would hate to go on a big cruise. This cruise has style and it's not Blackpool. They know some people want to go away and relax. I like that they don't have people pushing to make money out of you. I hate that when I go anywhere. What made me relax was when he said that it wasn't luxury. Sounds like luxury to me!

[@kevincounts5662]

We loved everything about our Viking Ocean experience, and I am sure that we will do another cruise with Viking Ocean. My only gripe is that I think that their itineraries are uninspiring. We love the itineraries on Azamara, and that is one reason why Azamara is our favorite cruise line. We thoroughly enjoy the late nights and overnights that they provide. We also like the smaller ports, ports that are off of the beaten path, which Viking does not seem to prioritize. Seabourn and Sea Dream also seem to have pretty good itineraries. Who else in the Azamara price range do you think is providing high quality itineraries?

[@HarrTravel]

We have done 9 Azamara for that reason. Their direct competition would be Oceania.

[@papabearvlog486]

Proud crew viking orion

[@ElectrickSoundz]

And calming all the seas

[@minas2138]

Best Nile cruise in world 🗺 ❤️👍Viking 🛳

[@HarrTravel]

Those new ships look great!

[@ElectrickSoundz]

You already put DiCaprio through so much and just one roll for everyone on Earth

[@gerardacronin334]

Viking sounds perfect for me. I want to do their Iceland and Norway’s Arctic explorer cruise in summer 2023. I really want to go to Svalbard! As a solo traveller, is there any way to avoid paying double?

[@minas2138]

I love Viking 👌 ❤️❤️👍👍💯💯♥️👉

[@HarrTravel]

Many of our clients love Viking as well.

[@minas2138]

@@HarrTravel I was working with Viking group in Egypt 🇪🇬 I so proud. I hope to get any opportunities to work again so what I can to do pls

[@HarrTravel]

That sounds like fun!

[@logan.997]

Cant wait to see it

[@HarrTravel]

Hopefully you enjoy it!

[@chriswilliams6568]

You mentioned specialty restaurants, but did not mention if there was a cost. Thx. Well done, very comprehensive.

[@bjquilts29]

The food in the specialty restaurants on board Viking ocean cruises are all included. And the food and service are awesome.

[@lakemartha]

Do they have shows at night in the large auditoriums on the Viking Sea cruises?

[@annbrooks8239]

We are doing Jupiter in Oct. Does the penthouse veranda have a king size bed?

[@annabuttimore6819]

Excellent video, thank you, and it really confirms to me that Viking is the right cruise line for me. Just two things I’d need to check first - is the spa included, and do they have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options?

[@HarrTravel]

Spa is extra charge, but they have fantastic food choices for all diet types. Reach out to us when you are ready to book.

[@erics607]

@@HarrTravel Isn't the spa included or are you talking about the treatments you can book outside of the thermal suite?

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

We are planning a Viking cruise that starts from Mumbai on May 3, 2023. The ship sails through the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and ends in Athens on May23. We had booked a similar but slightly longer cruise with Viking back in 2020 but Viking cancelled it at the last moment, d/t the pandemic. They were good enough to give us a full refund. We are looking to fly business class from Syracuse NY. How much would it cost if we book our flights with Viking?

[@americanafusa8905]

I would love to take this Cruise just for the educational purposes.

[@mateakifonokalafi6433]

what is the most unique feature about viking cruise compare to other ship?

[@razorchuckles]

Okay, I made it through the entire video and was already impressed, but at the very end you mention that Viking takes care of all or most of the AIRFARE? Now I'm confused - If we live in Texas and want to do a Mediterranean cruise, would the cruise fare cover airfare from our home to the European port? That's a serious gamechanger if I understand this correctly!

[@HarrTravel]

They offer free or "reduced" airfare on sailings. Through their air contracts they can save you a lot of money. We will cross reference their offers with what we can get through our contracts too to get you the best value.

[@GAMEoVIDZ]

Would my son be safe if he had an issue with his diabetes? This looks wonderful!

[@tonykzl]

Are the shore excursions like the river cruises, where they end before lunch and start again to be done by dinner, or are some of them all-day long?

[@MrRamyon74]

One day I will be able to afford a Viking cruise.

[@HarrTravel]

Let us know when that is!

[@davidrollins4272]

Don’t forget, the prices include beer and wine, wi-fi, and a daily excursion. A good value.

[@YudronWangmo]

What is the single supplement for Viking Ocean Cruises?

[@janellemampon8726]

Im interested

[@lianal2334]

💚I am considering working on the ship as an administrator, can you tell me if they are on their feet all day without sitting please please

[@dianehenderson3472]

Would you work with someone from New Zealand - you make me feel really confident with you as an agent

[@isellorganic]

Do they offer solo rooms for solo travelers?

[@ericahervey8897]

My fiance and I are starting our research on taking our first viking cruise. this video was amazing and informative. Other cruise lines assist with destination weddings is this something viking does as well or how could we go about doing this?

[@radtechg9]

Looking for feedback on the combined Viking River and Ocean cruise options.

[@HarrTravel]

So many options, reach out and we can give you some of our favorites.

[@harveypunzalan7944]

Vikings

[@davidc5191]

They seem to make a big deal about booking excursions early - does that mean they sell out and you could miss the excursion you want to go on?

[@lizdyson3627]

Hi Danny do the beds convert to twins?

[@erics607]

Yes they do. When I did my cruise with my father, he didn't know that you could tell them beforehand to convert the king size bed into 2 twins. They came and converted it right in front of us. All they do is pull the 2 frames apart and bring in 2 twin sized mattresses, and haul out the king size mattresses.

[@px5ix4pz6j]

270 days? I thought the longest cruise in the world was Viking Ultimate World Cruise which is 245 days. Which is the absolutely longest cruise that they offer?

[@erroldsouza5151]

How much they paid of crew

[@acarpio3]

Is spa access included in the fare?

[@xb3501]

Yes. You have to pay extra for a service such as a massage or facial, but can use the thermal pool, sauna, steam room, snow room, & cold plunge all for free.

[@rockdefdiva]

What's the dress code on board?

[@poopybrat67]

Great video! Thanks for doing this. One question, is the Happy Hour included in the cruise price or is it extra? Thanks!

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Avicii levels thank you guys

[@KB-bh6gn]

Is it normal for Viking to book you at one hotel on a pre-cruise excursion and then change the hotel without notifying you? My husband and I are taking the Northern lights cruise in Feb. 2023. I called Viking today to double check on a few last minute questions. While speaking with the representative I was told that the 2 extra days we booked with them at the Blu in Bergen had been changed to the Bergen Bōrs. This was done without our knowledge on a cruise we booked in June 2022. This is our very first Viking Cruise and I am already having second thoughts about the Cruise line after several ports were canceled and we were given 4 extra sea days. Now this change of hotels at the last minute. I am just checking to see if this is an anomaly or if this is standard operating procedures for Viking Ocean.

[@HarrTravel]

This is pretty common for all cruise lines and tour operators. They market the hotel/or similar.

[@KB-bh6gn]

Thanks

[@francia14]

Cruising into Venice as pictured here isn't an option anymore. The following is part of a message from Viking: "You may be aware that the Italian government announced in 2021 that all cruise ships, except small boutique ships, would be moved to alternate docking locations, outside central Venice, in order to preserve the Venetian Lagoon, which is a national monument." "Going forward, to support Venice in their goal of preserving the lagoon’s environment, all affected 2023 Viking voyages on your itinerary will now dock in Chioggia (Venice) instead of central Venice. Chioggia is approximately a 1½ hour drive south of the Venetian Lagoon, depending on traffic."

[@happytraveller2122]

I believe they won’t be able to go the Venice. They have stipulated a ship length. Viking are just over it. There’s other ports - not too far away.

[@patrickhoyle8357]

No tea in the cabin :-(

[@davidrollins4272]

“Viking Is a thinking Man’s cruise, not a drinking Man’s cruise”. Then, every third sentence is “here is the bar” or “you can enjoy a drink here”

[@HarrTravel]

Had a pretty good chuckle at this one... well done 👍🏼

[@suryarantonika7371]

Theres only 6 drinking station on viking. And only one is operating 24 hour with no crowd moment. And they have excelent lecture every single day. So i guess that statement is valid.

[@allenbrininstool7558]

World Cafe sushi

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Food for thought hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy

[@happytraveller2122]

Air fare isn’t included from Australia

[@HarrTravel]

Often times discounted but never the free unfortunately

[@jimgee5854]

By emphasizing the additional perks of the larger rooms, you're leaving me with the impression that if I book the lower categories I'll get leftover dining and excursion options. I suspect this is not exactly true but I believe you did a disservice to people like me who have not been on Viking before. Would also have been nice if you made mention of what features you discussed are extra cost.

[@happytraveller2122]

I agree..I’ve book the lowest category cabin.. as long as it had a cabin, I was happy.. but now I wonder

[@HarrTravel]

When working with an advisor these are all things discussed. We have had many passengers booked in the lowest category who didn't get exactly what they wanted timewise and upgraded the next time.

[@HarrTravel]

Depends on what you personally value. Your advisor will go through all of that with you to assist in making the ideal choice for you.

[@happytraveller2122]

I’ve ready a lot of reviews on cruise critic. Many people who booked the lowest category claimed that they didn’t miss anything. They often just turned up at the specialty restaurants on the odd chance that they’d get a seat - and were successful most times. Excursions- apparently they guarantee you’ll get on the supplied excursion. Just not necessarily at the time you may have wanted. Also it was mentioned that if you did book anything, they took your booking before asking for your cabin number.

[@brjnskjaard7287]

Can you have 2 beds and not 1 large one?

[@ttp436]

What is meant by access at 60 or 67 days out?

[@erics607]

That's when you can start to book your excursions, spa treatments, or make reservations at one of the two specialty restaurants. So if you book a V1 or V2 (veranda) level room, you are able to start booking reservations 60 days out from when the cruise leaves. If you book a a DV1 -DV6 (deluxe veranda) level room, you are able to start booking those same reservations 67 days out. The higher the level of room you book the earlier you can start booking reservations.

[@ttp436]

@@erics607 ah thank you very much for responding. So you can pre book before you start cruising? Does things get that busy that you have to book so in advanced?

[@erics607]

@@ttp436 Yes, you can pre book before you start cruising. I'm fairly new to this as my first cruise ever was through Viking 4 years ago, and my dad booked it over the phone. I just helped him book another cruise yesterday online, so I don't really know how other cruise lines operate. The early booking dates are essentially there to help you book an excursion on a certain date or at a certain time, since some of the excursions they do multiples of with how popular they can be. If you want to do a morning walking tour instead of the afternoon one for example, the higher stateroom you purchase allows you to ensure you get the time slot you want. Same goes for the restaurants. If you really want to go to the Chef's Table on the 2nd night of the cruise, but you book a Veranda stateroom, all of the reservations for the 2nd night might be filled. Therefore you may have to book a reservation for the 6th night of the cruise for instance. I used the Chef's Table for this example because the menu items change every 3-4 days, so you may not get the world meal that you wanted. The first 3 days of the cruise they may offer French themed foods, but the 3-4 days after that, the menu may change to Chinese themed. As far as the excursions go, there is a chance that all of the spots for one of their more popular excursions are full by the time you pick excursions. When this happens, they will do their best to put together another group for that excursion, but like I said before, you wouldn't get to pick your time slot. I should add that if you go on an 8 day cruise, it can be difficult to reserve a specific date/time for one of the specialty restaurants because everyone wants to eat at them. The Veranda and Deluxe Veranda staterooms get 1 guaranteed reservation at each restaurant. The Penthouse Veranda staterooms get 2 guaranteed reservations at each restaurant, and all of the suites get 3-4 guaranteed reservations. If you're on a 12-15 day cruise however, it spreads out the reservations more. If you end up using both of your reservations, you can still go and ask if they have any openings on another date, but there's no guarantee you will get a 3rd seating in one of the restaurants.

[@ttp436]

@@erics607 That sounds wonderful. I would love to do the Viking cruise around Scandinavia. Looks amazing. The Vessel’s look out of this world. I wonder what the gay cruises are like too. Thanks again for all your information. It was very kind of you to take the time.

[@erics607]

@@ttp436 If you want some more info, check out Jim Zim's KZbin page. He has a whole playlist of Viking videos, and goes even more in depth than what Gary has.

[@mookclark7132]

It's for older people

[@HarrTravel]

I would say it is for people who value education, comfort, traveling with adults and incredible exploration. Definitely not age specific, rather a mindset.

[@DerekTYWu]

Anything on Thursday?? With Thor’s mujior ??

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Thanks ren and stimpypycartoons

[@RiverDanube]

"Complimentary Excursions" I don't think so, the cruise prices are very expensive and the cost of excursions are built into it, just be honest.

[@HarrTravel]

You can say complimentary or no additional cost or included. Everything included is always built into the cost.

[@Maloy7800]

How good is the sound insulation in the staterooms? Royal Caribbean is horrible in that regard - you can always hear music from the disco or neighbors talking or someone watching TV or the crew dragging chairs on the pool deck (wonderful beginning of a day, I'm telling ya! NOT!). How is Viking Cruises about that?

[@HarrTravel]

This is why we always recommend sandwich decks. But most ships are similar with their sound proofing.

[@Maloy7800]

@@HarrTravel Cruise lines just don't realize how many more people would use them if they did a better job.

[@timl5970]

The soundproofing on the Viking ships is good. We were on deck 5 and did not notice voices or TV noise from adjacent rooms. When announcements were made on the PA in the hallway, I opened our door to hear, as the sounds were muffled in the room.

[@erics607]

You can hear a little bit, but nothing crazy. I was level 4 about midship, and the only thing that annoyed me was when they were lowering the tender boats into the water to take us ashore. Other than that though, I didn't have any issues with it.

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Wow 270 dayz wow with Total reimage

[@ElectrickSoundz]

We don't know all the special words exhuming our minds

[@ElectrickSoundz]

That is epic funny memes

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Like a college with already been graduated for

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Really weird no plumbing problem to clean too

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Whiskey and water

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Like it's like chewing it now and later forever

[@johna5428]

No casino 🤨

[@HarrTravel]

Not with Viking. Plenty of options that do but it is not something they provide.

[@kevincounts5662]

What Viking is not: No casinos No children under 18 No umbrella drinks No photography sales No art auctions No charge for beer & wine with lunch & dinner No charge for alternative restaurants No charge for Wi-Fi No charge for use of launderettes No entrance fee for The Spa No spa sales pressure No inside staterooms No smoking No waiting in lines No formal nights, butlers or white gloves No nickel and diming It's a great expeience

[@jen93106]

No casino!!! 🥳

[@user-fc3pg8vg9c]

Only for the rich

[@ElectrickSoundz]

So United States is religious we're just using the Mexico the mix it up theme is hot and it's like mix it up and it's just all back to where we came from and whatever we still do and our own homes and the budget

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Still funny how the sink fell off the wall donde who knows

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Nothing felt

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Nervous records , car tire in the yard brad and families

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Beautiful still see

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Hi tito

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Wii minority report before reports needes

[@ElectrickSoundz]

No stigma nothing