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Viking Mars

by Viking Ocean Cruises
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About this ship

The Viking Mars Ship

  • Built in2022
  • Capacity930
  • ByViking Ocean Cruises

Launched in 2022, the Viking Mars is a 930-guest ocean ship that reflects Viking’s refined approach to small-ship cruising. Designed for travelers who value cultural immersion and sophisticated simplicity, the vessel offers an adults-only atmosphere and a serene onboard environment inspired by clean Scandinavian design.

Built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, Viking Mars stretches 745 feet and houses 464 veranda staterooms, each with a king-size bed, sitting area, and spacious bathroom with premium amenities including heated floors. The ship’s design encourages relaxation, while panoramic views ensure guests remain connected to the destinations they explore.

Onboard highlights include an elegant infinity pool, a tranquil Nordic spa, and multiple dining venues showcasing fresh regional cuisine. Enrichment is a central part of the experience, with expert-led talks, performances, and destination-focused programming that enhances every voyage.

Sailing through regions such as the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and South America, Viking Mars offers a thoughtful and enriching way to explore the world—one that balances comfort, culture, and discovery.

Suites

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Owner’s Suite (OS)

1,488 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda
  • Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard
  • Separate bedroom suite
  • Spacious, well-appointed living room
  • Separate dining area that seats 6
  • Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen
  • Ocean-view dry sauna
  • Boardroom that seats 12 for meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace
  • Pantry for room service & hosted events
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • First priority shore excursion reservations will open 177 days prior to sailing
  • Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800)
  • 4 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 100 days prior to departure
  • First priority spa treatment bookings 100 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • Two additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area and boardroom
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large master bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer, plus two guest bathrooms
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & premium snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service, including service from any restaurant during open hours
  • Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés on request
  • Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious walk-in closet with wooden hangers & drawers

Explorer Suite (ES)

808 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies)
  • Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 137 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, 2025
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 167 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or after September 1, 2025
  • 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 90 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 90 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Penthouse Junior Suite (PS)

432 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda
  • Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021)
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 11 AM priority stateroom access
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 157 days prior to sailing
  • 3 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 80 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 80 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV)

360 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 1 PM stateroom access
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 147 days prior to sailing
  • 2 priority reservations at each alternative restaurant 70 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 70 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV)

288 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 2 PM stateroom access
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 137 days prior to sailing
  • 1 priority reservation at each alternative restaurant 60 days prior to departure
  • Priority spa treatment bookings 60 days prior to departure
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Veranda Stateroom (V)

288 sq. feet

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  • Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Priority shore excursion reservations open 130 days prior to sailing
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen TV featuring MSNBC, FOX News, National Geographic and more
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour room service
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Spacious drawers & closet with wooden hangers

Itineraries on this ship

Viking Ocean Cruises redefines the modern ocean voyage with an emphasis on cultural depth, elegant design, and destination immersion. Known for its award-winning fleet of small, all-veranda ships, Viking offers a refined, adult-oriented cruising experience for travelers who value thoughtful luxury, enriching programming, and seamless comfort. With a guest capacity of just 930 and itineraries spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond, Viking invites you to explore the world’s most storied destinations through a distinctly Scandinavian lens.

A Fleet Built for Exploration and Elegance

Viking’s ocean ships are purposefully designed to offer an experience that is both intimate and sophisticated. With a sleek, understated aesthetic and spaces that invite conversation, relaxation, and learning, each ship feels like a floating boutique hotel.

  • All-veranda staterooms with modern Scandinavian furnishings and thoughtful amenities
  • Included shore excursions in every port for meaningful destination engagement
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, specialty dining, and laundry services
  • A quiet, adults-only environment (guests must be 18+)
  • Enrichment programs including TED Talks, destination lectures, and regional cooking classes
  • Nordic spa, infinity pool, and wellness spaces inspired by holistic traditions

With no casinos, no formal nights, and no onboard gimmicks, Viking Ocean Cruises focuses on what truly matters: comfort, connection, and cultural insight.

Itineraries That Prioritize Discovery

Viking’s voyages are curated to provide immersive, authentic experiences—featuring extended time in port, overnight stays, and routes that include both iconic capitals and lesser-known harbors. Each journey is designed to inspire, educate, and enrich.

Sample Voyages Include:

  • Mediterranean Odyssey – Sail through the cultural crossroads of Italy, Croatia, and Greece with deep dives into history and cuisine.
  • Viking Homelands – Explore Scandinavia and the Baltic with stops in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.
  • South America & the Chilean Fjords – Witness dramatic fjords, colonial cities, and natural wonders along South America’s southern coastline.
  • World Cruise – Embark on an epic global adventure with more than 100 ports across continents, cultures, and time zones.

Each itinerary is shaped by Viking’s commitment to cultural enrichment and authentic engagement—both onboard and ashore.

A Curated Selection by Small Ship Travel

At Small Ship Travel, we have carefully chosen Viking Ocean Cruises for our portfolio of curated cruise experiences. Their commitment to elegant simplicity, cultural immersion, and exceptional service mirrors our values and appeals to the discerning traveler seeking more than a traditional cruise.

Our expert team works closely with Viking to craft personalized voyages, secure early access to limited-availability sailings, and coordinate seamless travel arrangements—from air and hotel packages to private excursions and pre-/post-cruise extensions.

Book with Confidence

When you book your Viking Ocean journey through Small Ship Travel, you receive more than just a reservation—you gain a trusted partner dedicated to ensuring a smooth, enriching, and memorable travel experience. We offer insider knowledge, tailored planning, and exclusive perks to enhance every aspect of your voyage.

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