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Viking ocean ship · Viking · In service since 2021

Viking Venus

Viking Venus is a Viking ocean ship cruise ship operated by Viking, in service since 2021. At about 47,842 gross tons and ranks #3 by size in the 8-ship Viking fleet we cover.

  • 47,842 gross tons
  • 748 ft long

Photo: Cavernia, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ship facts

Cruise line
Viking
Ship class
Viking ocean ship
Entered service
2021 (5 years ago)
Gross tonnage
47,842
Length
748 ft (228 m)
Builder
Fincantieri
Flag
Norway
IMO number
9833175

About Viking Venus

Viking Venus entered service in 2021, the first new Viking ocean ship to debut after the pause in global cruising, and she brought the line’s proven design back with a few refinements. Her layout matches her older sisters, so returning guests will feel at home within minutes, but her furnishings and technology are a generation newer. The onboard experience centers on the included shore excursions, enrichment talks and leisurely, unrushed dining. Viking Venus has been based in Europe for much of her career, sailing the British Isles, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean, with transatlantic voyages connecting her seasons.

Best for: First-time Viking ocean cruisers who want one of the newer ships in the series on a classic European itinerary.

Viking Venus highlights

  • LivNordic Spa with a snow grotto, thermal pool and sauna
  • Manfredi’s Italian restaurant, included in the fare
  • Explorers’ Lounge and Mamsen’s for lazy sea-day mornings
  • Main pool with a retractable roof
  • Torshavn bar for live music and a late nightcap

How Viking Venus 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 Venus FAQs

How big is Viking Venus?

Viking Venus measures about 47,842 gross tons and is about 748 feet (228 m) long. That makes it #3 of 8 Viking ships we cover by tonnage, and #213 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.

When was Viking Venus built?

Viking Venus entered service in 2021 and was built by Fincantieri.

What class of ship is Viking Venus?

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

Is Viking Venus good for families?

Viking is designed mainly for adults, so Viking Venus 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, Viking official site.