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Viking Astrea: ship guide

Viking’s second hydrogen-powered ship, due May 2027.

Best for: Travelers 18 and over who want a brand-new hydrogen-powered ship in her inaugural 2027 season, with included excursions and a Mediterranean, British Isles or Scandinavian itinerary. Sails from Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, Bergen, London, Belfast, Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Lisbon in 2026 and 2027.

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Viking Astrea
Viking Astrea
54,300gross tons
998guests at double occupancy
2027entered service
784 ftlong
499staterooms

About Viking Astrea

Viking Astrea is the second of Viking’s hydrogen-powered ocean ships. Under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, she was floated out on September 11, 2026 and is scheduled for delivery in May 2027. Like Viking Libra before her, she uses a hybrid propulsion system based partly on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells from Fincantieri subsidiary Isotta Fraschini Motori, producing up to six megawatts, which Viking says will let her operate with zero emissions in environmentally sensitive areas.

She is otherwise a sister to Viking Vela, Vesta, Mira and Libra: about 54,300 gross tons, 784 feet long, 499 staterooms, all with verandas, for 998 guests. The rules are the same across the fleet: no casino, no guest under 18, no inside cabin and no formal night. One shore excursion in every port, all restaurants, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and the Nordic Spa thermal suite are included, and the public rooms carry Viking’s Scandinavian design.

Viking says her inaugural season covers the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Published sailings begin in June 2027 from Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia), reposition from Barcelona to Bergen, then run the British Isles between London and Belfast through the summer before returning to the Mediterranean in October for Adriatic, Greek Isles and Istanbul voyages and Iberian sailings from Lisbon and Barcelona at year end. She suits travelers who want a brand-new ship in her first season.

  • Viking’s second hydrogen-powered ocean ship, floated out September 2026 and due for delivery in May 2027
  • Hybrid propulsion using liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells rated at up to six megawatts for zero-emission operation
  • 499 all-veranda staterooms for 998 guests, a sister to Viking Vela, Vesta, Mira and Libra
  • Explorers’ Lounge across two decks at the bow with Mamsen’s Norwegian deli
  • Nordic Spa with sauna, Snow Grotto and thermal suite, with no entry fee
  • One included shore excursion in every port, with all restaurants, Wi-Fi and beer and wine at meals in the fare
  • No casino, no children under 18 and no inside staterooms
  • Inaugural 2027 season from Venice and Rome, then Bergen, London and Belfast before an Adriatic and Greek Isles fall

Staterooms and suites

Veranda Stateroom

288 square feet including the private veranda, with a king-size Viking Explorer bed, heated bathroom floor, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

The same 288 square feet including veranda, with earlier booking windows for shore excursions and the specialty restaurants than the Veranda category.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

360 square feet including veranda, with a larger sitting area, a stocked mini-bar and earlier excursion and dining reservations.

Penthouse Junior Suite

432 square feet including veranda, with a separate sitting area, double-sink bathroom and stocked mini-bar; 6020 and 6021 are wheelchair accessible.

Explorer Suite

808 to 1,215 square feet including veranda, with a separate living room and dining area; aft suites of 900 to 1,215 square feet have wraparound verandas, forward suites run 808 to 1,208.

Owner’s Suite

A 1,448-square-foot multi-room suite with a private boardroom, library, dining area for six, an ocean-view dry sauna and the Silver Spirits beverage package included.

Viking Astrea deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 9 plan

Deck 9

Sports Deck.

  • Sports DeckHere you will find a walking track; an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard. Practice your own stretching and yoga outdoors, or relax with plentiful seating.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Viking Astrea

World Cafe
World Cafe
Torshavn
Torshavn
The Wintergarden
The Wintergarden
The Theater
The Theater
The Restaurant
The Restaurant
The Nordic Spa
The Nordic Spa
The Living Room
The Living Room
The Kitchen Table
The Kitchen Table
The Chefs Table
The Chefs Table
The Bar
The Bar
The Atrium
The Atrium
Sports Deck
Sports Deck

Dining on Viking Astrea

The RestaurantIncluded

Main dining room with all-glass walls, regional menus tied to the itinerary and classic dishes always available.

World CaféIncluded

Open-kitchen buffet with live cooking, a grill, sushi and seafood, indoors or out on the terrace.

Aquavit TerraceIncluded

Al fresco dining at the stern beside the Infinity Pool.

Manfredi’s Italian RestaurantIncluded

Trattoria-style Italian cooking with a private dining room.

The Chef’s TableIncluded

Multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings that rotate through the voyage.

Mamsen’sIncluded

Norwegian deli in the Explorers’ Lounge serving waffles, open-faced sandwiches and soups from early morning to late night.

WintergardenIncluded

Afternoon tea beside the Main Pool with sandwiches, scones and live classical music.

Pool GrillIncluded

Made-to-order grilled dishes and a salad bar by the Main Pool.

Room ServiceIncluded

24-hour in-stateroom dining with signature dishes from the ship’s restaurants.

Entertainment and activities

  • The Theater, a 450-seat venue for lectures, evening performances and films, with two cinemas
  • Torshavn, a 1940s Hollywood-style music lounge with live bands and a martini bar
  • Explorers’ Lounge across two decks at the bow with Viking Resident Musicians
  • The Living Room and Library at the heart of the ship with classical performances
  • Nordic Spa with sauna, Snow Grotto and thermal suite, plus a fitness center and salon
  • Main Pool with retractable roof and outdoor movie screen, and the Infinity Pool off the Aquavit Terrace
  • Sports Deck with outdoor gym and yoga area and a wraparound promenade deck
  • Viking Resident Historian and guest lecturers, port talks and the optional Kitchen Table cooking school

Families and who it suits

Viking Astrea is for guests 18 and over. There is no kids program, no youth facilities and no casino; the ship is designed for adults who want a quiet, destination-focused voyage.

Best for: Travelers 18 and over who want a brand-new hydrogen-powered ship in her inaugural 2027 season, with included excursions and a Mediterranean, British Isles or Scandinavian itinerary.

Sails from: Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona, Bergen, London, Belfast, Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Lisbon · Regions: Mediterranean and Adriatic, Greek Isles and Istanbul, British Isles, Northern Europe, Iberia

Viking Astrea questions we answer every day

When does Viking Astrea enter service?
Viking has scheduled delivery from Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard for May 2027, after the ship was floated out on September 11, 2026. Her first published guest sailings depart Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia) in early June 2027. Dates for a ship still under construction can move, so check the live sailing list below for current departures.
What is special about Viking Astrea?
She is Viking’s second hydrogen-powered ocean ship after Viking Libra. A hybrid system based partly on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells, rated at up to six megawatts, lets her operate with zero emissions, which Viking says opens access to environmentally sensitive areas. Staterooms, restaurants and public rooms match her sister ships.
How big is Viking Astrea?
About 54,300 gross tons and 784 feet long, with 499 staterooms for 998 guests at double occupancy. Viking classifies her as a small ship, as it does its whole ocean fleet, designed at a scale that allows docking in the heart of ports larger ships cannot reach.
Is Viking Astrea adults only?
Yes. Viking ocean ships carry no guests under 18, and there is no casino, no kids club and no inside staterooms. Evenings center on the theater, Torshavn, the Explorers’ Lounge and the Living Room rather than production shows and nightclubs.
What is included in the fare on Viking Astrea?
A veranda stateroom, one shore excursion in every port, all restaurants including Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, the Nordic Spa thermal suite and self-service laundry. Optional excursions, premium drinks, spa treatments and the Kitchen Table cooking school are extra.
Where does Viking Astrea sail in 2027?
Her inaugural season starts in June 2027 with Venice to Barcelona and Rome to Barcelona voyages, a Barcelona to Bergen repositioning and a Bergen to London sailing. July through September are British Isles voyages between London and Belfast. From October she sails the Adriatic, Greek Isles and Istanbul, then Iberia and the Western Mediterranean from Barcelona, Lisbon and Rome through December.

Facts checked against Viking: Viking Astrea, Viking press release: Float out of second hydrogen-powered ship (September 11, 2026), Viking press release: Viking and Fincantieri announce world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship (April 8, 2025), Viking: What Viking Is Not on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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