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Viking Sun

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.


    • 48000

    • Tonnage
    • 2017

    • Built Year
    • 465

    • Crew
    • 930

    • Pax Capacity
    • 3

    • Bars
    • 2

    • Pools
    • Malta

    • Registration Country

Sailings

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2017
  • Tonnage: 48,000 tons
  • Length: 745.00 feet
  • Passenger Capacity: 930
  • Normal Crew Size: 465
  • Registration Country: Malta
  • Cabin Features

    • Hairdryer
    • Telephone
    • Television
    • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Special Requests

    • Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
  • Fitness Facilities

    • Fitness Center
    • Jogging
    • 2 Swimming Pools
  • Services

    • 3 Bars
    • Beauty Salon
    • Hottub
    • Internet Access
    • Library
    • Movie Theatre
    • Self Laundry
    • Shops
    • Spa

Dining

On Viking Star, the restaurants are the perfect setting for your culinary discoveries, offering you choices from American classics and heart-healthy options to authentic regional delights to deepen your connection to your destinations. And since the ultimate "room" is the great outdoors, Viking Star offers more al fresco dining experiences than any ship at sea. Sample Venetian favorites while you cruise through the Venetian lagoon; delight in a Turkish kebab surrounded by the Bosphorus, or enjoy gravlax as you glide through the breathtaking fjords. Because part of your experience is dining in your destination-even when you’re on board.

Age Restrictions

Due to the nature of the cruise itineraries, Viking Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. Viking reserves the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board. The carrier reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.

Tipping

It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your full fare.

Cabins

All categories on this ship contain the following:

  • King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens
  • Large flat-screen LCD TV
  • Luxury toiletries
  • Direct dial satellite phone & cell service
  • Security safe,
  • Air dryer
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Interactive TV & movies-on-demand
  • 24-hour room service

    Balcony

  • Category Code(s): V1,V2
    Balcony
    • Deck 3
    • 270 sq. ft. including veranda
    • 3:00 p.m. stateroom access
    • Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior
  • Category Code(s): PV1,PV2,PV3
    Balcony
    • Decks 4, 5, and 6
    • 338 sq. ft. including veranda
    • 1:00 p.m. stateroom access
    • 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 70 days prior
    • Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior
    • Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior
    • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
    • Welcome Bottle of Champagne
    • In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
    • Complimentary shoe shine & pressing service
    • Purified water refilled daily
  • Category Code(s): DV1,DV2,DV3,DV4,DV5,DV6
    Balcony
    • Decks 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8
    • 270 sq. ft. including veranda
    • 2:00 p.m. stateroom access
    • 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 60 days prior
    • Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior
    • Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior
    • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
    • In-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
    • Purified water refilled daily

MiniSuite

  • Category Code(s): PS1,PS2,PS3
    MiniSuite
    • Decks 6, 7, and 8
    • 405 sq. ft. including veranda
    • 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access
    • 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 80 days prior
    • Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior
    • Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior
    • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
    • Welcome Bottle of Champagne
    • Premium in-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
    • Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine & pressing
    • Purified water refilled daily

Suite

  • Category Code(s): ES1,ES2,ES3
    Suite
    • Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6
    • 757+ sq. ft. including veranda
    • 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access
    • 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior
    • Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior
    • Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior
    • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
    • Welcome Bottle of Champagne
    • Premium in-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
    • Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine & pressing
    • Purified water refilled daily
  • Category Code(s): OS
    Suite
    • Deck 7
    • 1448 sq. ft. including veranda
    • 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access
    • 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant: 90 days prior
    • Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior
    • Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior
    • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished once daily
    • Welcome Bottle of Champagne
    • Premium in-suite binoculars, coffee maker & cashmere blanket
    • Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine & pressing
    • Purified water refilled daily

Life on Board

    Dining

  • Aquavit Terrace
    Aquavit Terrace

    Providing more al fresco dining experiences than on any ship at sea. Located outside the World Café at the stern of the ship, the inviting terrace is transformed by night into a magical space where your destination is your dining room. By day, it’s a great place to dine and relax in the lounge area around the Infinity Pool.

  • Mamsen's
    Mamsen's

    Located in the Explorers’ Lounge and named for “Mamsen,” the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties for breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack or evening treat.

  • Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
    Manfredi's Italian Restaurant

    Manfredi’s offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors from the heart of Rome. Chianti by the carafe, freshly prepared pastas and generous antipasto are accompanied by fresh seafood and a true spirit of abbondanza.

  • The Chef’s Table
    The Chef’s Table

    The sommeliers and culinary masters at The Chef’s Table create the perfect pairing of food and wine. During a multicourse tasting, they pour select vintages and serve thoughtfully prepared dishes made for each other.

  • The Restaurant
    The Restaurant

    The restaurants are the perfect setting for your culinary discoveries, offering you choices from American classics and heart-healthy options to authentic regional delights to deepen your connection to your destinations.

  • World Cafe
    World Cafe

    Featuring American classics, European fare, Chinese cuisine, Japanese sushi and more, savor a range of cuisines from around the world. Relax in a casual atmosphere and enjoy al fresco dining

Spa and Beauty

  • Spa
    Spa

    Viking also reinvented the spa experience; drawing upon the holistic wellness philosophy of Nordic culture. To stimulate your circulatory system visit the snow grotto where snowflakes gently descend from the ceiling through chilled air, then invigorate yourself in the sauna, following a centuries-old Nordic tradition.

Onboard Activities

  • Explorers' Lounge
    Explorers' Lounge

    Inspired by the trade routes of Vikings, the Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aquavit or a craft beer while sampling fine Scandinavian fare. Central to the Explorers’ Lounge is Mamsen’s, a casual gourmet deli inspired by Norwegian cuisine, from smoked salmon to open-faced sandwiches and locally sourced charcuterie and cheeses. The daily “Waffle Hour” provides mouth-watering samples of the beloved treat.

  • The Viking Living Room
    The Viking Living Room

    The ideal setting for relaxation and conversation, The Viking Living Room draws guests together. Spacious seating, melodic piano tunes, live entertainment and planned activities foster rich camaraderie.

  • The Wintergarden
    The Wintergarden

    When you yearn for serenity, there is no better place on ship than a visit to the Wintergarden. This charming, airy space around the main pool is perfect for relaxing in clean, uncluttered Scandinavian-designed environment. Even here, the focus is on enrichment, as this is the place to witness a tea ceremony, or indulge in an afternoon tea service, complete with hand-selected teas, finger sandwiches and pastries. Located on Deck 7.

  • Theater
    Theater

    The main theater features live performances that bring you closer to the culture of featured destinations. Viking also pulls back the curtains of the destinations with cinema in the two movie theaters, which show first-run films as well as destination-driven classics. The theaters are always buzzing with fresh insights from their enrichment talks featuring the history, art, culture and upcoming ports. To keep you in comfort, Viking has banished uncomfortable theater seating in favor of soft and spacious sofa seating. Located on Deck 2.

Night Life

  • Torshavn
    Torshavn

    Torshavn is the ideal cabaret lounge for an after-hours drink with your fellow passengers.

  • Viking Bar
    Viking Bar

    Enjoy a cocktail in the Viking Bar, which is located on the ground floor of the atrium.

Sports and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
    Fitness Center

    The Fitness Center supports your health and wellness with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles and more.

Pools

  • Infinity Pools
    Infinity Pools

    The Infinity Pool, one of the first of its kind at sea, gives you a sense of swimming in the heart of your destination. Its glass backing is infused with the spirit of exploration.

  • Main Pool
    Main Pool

    The heated Main Pool and hot tub provide a calming oasis. The retractable roof allows for any-time swims and soaks. A haven for relaxation, it’s a fun spot to socialize during a day at sea. It’s been thoughtfully designed for lap swims, leisurely wading or enjoying a drink poolside. By night, it’s a magical setting for star gazing and for viewing Viking's “Movies under the Stars.”

Viking Sun Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 28 reviews about Viking Sun - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
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Michael

We booked our cruise with Steve. Steve is the best. Every detail is done. When booking with Steve you can be assured he will take care of you. From booking the proper plane flight, to which side of the train to sit on for the best view. I don't know how he does this, but he does. Thanks Steve, you did it again! The other couple that traveled with us had plane flight problems. After seeing how Steve handled our trip, they will be using Steve on there next cruise. What can I say, Steve, you are the best!

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Henry

Overall the Viking Homelands Ocean Cruise exceeded our expectations, which were very high to start with. The Viking pretrip to Iceland started off a little poorly when we were exhausted from our flight and couldn't get into our room for 5 and a half hours. I blame this on Viking. Iceland and its excursions was wonderful. My biggest negative of this trip was the horrendous flight arrangements made by Viking Air. Our flight times and number of connections were terrible and I would never go through Viking Air again. I would book my own flights with help from Affordable Tours.

HK
Harvey

We had a great experience on this entire package with Viking. Even the shore excursions were both interesting and enjoyable -- in every instance. We benefited from your onboard credit too! We booked another Viking tour while onboard -- and identified Robert as our travel agent of record. Thank you again. Harvey & Naomi

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Regina

We highly recommend Viking Ocean cruises. The ship is beautiful with many inviting public spaces to socialize or just sit quietly to read. There are multiple dinning options, including 24 hour room service. We did not have any difficulties making reservations for specialty restaurants. The staff are all friendly and professional and no request is ever too big or too small. The theatre entertainers could be improved. We found the performances to be bit cabaretish.

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Aaron
Reviewed on Oct 06, 2018

Panoramic bus tours in traffic congested cities like Paris and London are not good experiences and should be discouraged.



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