This was the first ship launched by Viking Ocean Cruises, the oceangoing line by the team behind Viking River Cruises. Viking Star’s debut in spring 2015 has been followed by an additional eight identical ships —Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Jupiter, Viking Mars, Viking Neptune, Viking Orion, Viking Saturn, and Viking Venus — each accommodating 930 guests.
Which ship you book solely depends on the itinerary and date of travel you prefer since all Viking Ocean ships offer a consistent cruise experience rooted in Nordic culture and sleek Scandinavian design. In addition, Viking is best known for being more all-inclusive than many of its competitors, with Wi-Fi, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, all specialty restaurants, and even some shore excursions included in the fare.