Introducing the Viking Vesta: Viking’s Newest and Largest Ocean Ship
Viking Cruises has officially taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, from the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Delivered on June 26, 2025, this exciting addition marks a new chapter for Viking as the first in its fleet to carry 998 guests—a modest increase from the 930-passenger capacity of its earlier ocean ships.
What Makes Viking Vesta Different?
Although the Viking Vesta closely resembles its sister ships in design and experience, several enhancements set it apart:
- Increased Capacity: Vesta carries 998 guests, compared to 930 on earlier ships. This allows for more staterooms without sacrificing the line’s hallmark spaciousness.
- Greater Gross Tonnage: The ship is slightly larger at 54,300 gross tons, enabling Viking to add staterooms while maintaining a high space-to-guest ratio.
- All-Veranda Staterooms: As with all Viking ocean ships, every stateroom includes a private veranda.
- Eco-Conscious Engineering: Viking Vesta has been built with future environmental upgrades in mind, including potential retrofitting for hybrid or hydrogen power.
The Wintergarden lounge area on-board the Viking Star.
Onboard Experience
Viking Vesta retains the hallmarks that have made Viking a top-rated luxury cruise line. Guests can expect:
- Elegant Scandinavian design throughout the ship
- No casinos or children under 18, staying true to Viking’s adult-focused approach
- Cultural enrichment through lectures, performances, and regional cuisine
- All-inclusive pricing that covers shore excursions, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, and more
Where Will Viking Vesta Sail?
Viking Vesta is scheduled to debut in July 2025 with sailings in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Sample itineraries include:
- “Mediterranean Odyssey” from Venice to Barcelona
- Scandinavia and Baltic routes in Northern Europe
How It Compares to Other Viking Ocean Ships
| Feature | Other Viking Ships | Viking Vesta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Capacity | 930 | 998 |
| Gross Tonnage | ~47,800 | 54,300 |
| All-Veranda Staterooms | Yes | Yes |
| Children Allowed | No | No |
| Future-Ready Engineering | Standard | Hybrid/hydrogen retrofit ready |
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How to Book a Viking Ocean Cruise
As Viking continues to raise the bar for small-ship ocean cruising, now is a great time to secure your stateroom aboard the stunning new Viking Vesta—or any of Viking’s award-winning ocean vessels.
With Viking’s all-inclusive pricing, carefully curated itineraries, and consistent five-star guest satisfaction ratings, you’re in for an enriching and worry-free journey.
At Roaming Boomers Travel Services, we’re proud to be among the top Viking booking advisors in the world.
Our close relationship with Viking means we can offer expert advice, insider tips, and concierge-level support to help you choose the perfect itinerary, stateroom category, and travel dates for your adventure.
For more information or to book a Viking ocean cruise, please call Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request (click here) and we’ll reach out to you.
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