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Viking ocean ship · Viking · In service since 2016

Viking Sea

Viking Sea is a Viking ocean ship cruise ship operated by Viking, in service since 2016. At about 47,800 gross tons, it carries roughly 930 guests and ranks #6 by size in the 8-ship Viking fleet we cover.

  • 47,800 gross tons
  • 930 guests
  • 745 ft long

Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ship facts

Cruise line
Viking
Ship class
Viking ocean ship
Entered service
2016 (10 years ago)
Gross tonnage
47,800
Guests
930
Length
745 ft (227.2 m)
Builder
Fincantieri
Flag
Norway
IMO number
9725421

About Viking Sea

Viking Sea joined the fleet in 2016 as the second of Viking’s ocean ships, and she is a mirror image of Viking Star in nearly every respect. That consistency is the point: whichever ship you board, you’ll find the same light Nordic interiors, the same excellent included dining and the same quietly polished service. There are no kids, no casino and no nickel-and-diming for the basics, with beer and wine at lunch and dinner and Wi-Fi included. Viking Sea has spent much of her career in Europe, sailing Mediterranean and Scandinavian itineraries, along with longer repositioning voyages that string together less familiar ports.

Best for: Adults who want a destination-focused European voyage on a ship with no casino, no kids and very little upselling.

Viking Sea highlights

  • Wintergarden, a glass-roofed conservatory serving afternoon tea
  • Mamsen’s, a Norwegian deli named for the chairman’s mother
  • Main pool under a retractable roof for swimming in any weather
  • LivNordic Spa with a snow grotto and cold-water bucket shower
  • The Kitchen Table, a cooking experience that often starts with a local market visit

How Viking Sea compares in size

  1. Viking Orion47,861
  2. Viking Sky47,842
  3. Viking Venus47,842
  4. Viking Mars47,842
  5. Viking Star47,800
  6. Viking Sea47,800
  7. Viking Jupiter47,800
  8. Viking Polaris30,114

Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.

Viking ocean ship sister ships

Sailing with Viking

Viking is an adults-only (18+) cruise line for curious travelers, running river cruises in Europe, Egypt, Asia and the US alongside small, elegant ocean and expedition ships. Fares include a shore excursion in every port, wine and beer with meals, Wi-Fi and specialty dining, and there are no casinos, kids or upsell-heavy extras. It suits older, culturally minded travelers, less so anyone wanting nightlife or family fun.

Read our full Viking guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →

Where Viking sails

Viking Sea FAQs

How big is Viking Sea?

Viking Sea measures about 47,800 gross tons and is about 745 feet (227 m) long. That makes it #6 of 8 Viking ships we cover by tonnage, and #216 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.

How many passengers does Viking Sea carry?

About 930 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.

When was Viking Sea built?

Viking Sea entered service in 2016 and was built by Fincantieri.

What class of ship is Viking Sea?

Viking Sea belongs to Viking's Viking ocean ship, alongside Viking Star, Viking Sky, Viking Orion, Viking Jupiter, Viking Venus, Viking Mars, Viking Neptune, Viking Saturn. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.

Is Viking Sea good for families?

Viking is designed mainly for adults, so Viking Sea isn't the best fit for young children. Families, since nobody under 18 can sail

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Viking official site.