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Viking Mars: ship guide

All-veranda, adults-only small ship with a planetarium for the Mediterranean and British Isles.

Best for: Adults who want a quiet, all-veranda small ship with lectures, a planetarium, a Nordic spa and an included excursion in every port on a Mediterranean voyage or a British Isles summer. Sails from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Chioggia), Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Lisbon, Bergen, London (Greenwich), Belfast in 2026 and 2027.

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Viking Mars
Viking Mars
47,800gross tons
930guests at double occupancy
2022entered service
745 ftlong
465staterooms

About Viking Mars

Viking Mars entered service in 2022 as Viking’s eighth ocean ship, named in Valletta, Malta, with Lady Fiona Carnarvon of Highclere Castle as godmother. She follows the fleet template, 47,800 gross tons, 745 feet, 930 guests in 465 staterooms with a private veranda on every one, and carries the Explorers’ Dome planetarium on the top deck facing the Explorers’ Lounge, along with the Nordic Spa, infinity pool and Scandinavian interiors shared across the fleet.

She suits adults who want the destination to be the point of the trip. There is no casino and no children’s program; days revolve around an included shore excursion in every port, lectures from a resident historian and guest speakers, classical music from the Viking Resident Musicians, afternoon tea in the Wintergarden and evenings in Torshavn. Wi-Fi, beer and wine with lunch and dinner and the alternative restaurants are part of the fare.

Through 2026 and 2027 Viking lists Viking Mars on Mediterranean itineraries of 8 to 15 days between Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Chioggia), Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul and Lisbon, including Mediterranean Odyssey, Ancient Adriatic Treasures and the new Spain & Portugal Discovery, and for summer 2027 on the 15-day British Isles Explorer from Bergen to London (Greenwich) and the new British Isles & Ireland voyage from London to Belfast.

  • Every one of the 465 staterooms has a private veranda
  • Explorers’ Dome planetarium on the top deck with astronomy shows and lectures
  • Adults-only ship for guests 18 and over, with no casino on board
  • The Nordic Spa with a snow grotto, sauna, thermal pool and heated loungers, open to every guest
  • Infinity pool off the Aquavit Terrace and a Main Pool with a retractable roof
  • One included shore excursion in every port of call
  • Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant and The Chef’s Table at no extra charge
  • Mediterranean voyages and summer 2027 British Isles sailings from Bergen, London and Belfast

Staterooms and suites

Veranda Stateroom

270 square feet including the veranda, with a king-size bed, 42-inch TV with movies on demand, heated bathroom floor and Freyja toiletries; the entry category on Viking, and because every room has a veranda it is a comfortable base for a port-intensive itinerary.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Also 270 square feet, with the same layout plus earlier booking windows for shore excursions, specialty dining and spa treatments than a Veranda stateroom; the most popular choice for couples.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

338 square feet including the veranda, with a larger sitting area, a stocked mini-bar and earlier priority for excursions, restaurants and the spa.

Penthouse Junior Suite

405 square feet including the veranda, with a separate sitting area, a larger bathroom and the earliest booking priority below the full suites.

Explorer Suite

Two-room suites of 611 to 778 square feet at the stern, with wraparound verandas, or 648 to 704 square feet forward, with a separate living and dining area and a larger bathroom.

Owner’s Suite

One per ship at 1,297 square feet, with a boardroom seating 12 that has the first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace, a private library and wine and music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen, an ocean-view dry sauna and a pantry for room service and hosted events.

Viking Mars 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 DeckYou will find a walking track, an array of games, bocce ball, golf putting green and shuffleboard. Practice your 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 Mars

Pool Grill
Pool Grill
World Cafe
World Cafe
Viking Bar
Viking Bar
Torshavn
Torshavn
The Winter Garden
The Winter Garden
The Wintergarden
The Wintergarden
The Spa
The Spa
The Kitchen Table
The Kitchen Table
The Chefs Table
The Chefs Table
Theater
Theater
Sports Deck
Sports Deck
Snow Grotto
Snow Grotto

Dining on Viking Mars

The RestaurantIncluded

The main dining room, with regional dishes and classic favorites served beside floor-to-ceiling windows.

World CaféIncluded

Open-kitchen buffet with live cooking stations, international dishes and premium sushi and seafood.

Aquavit TerraceIncluded

Al fresco dining outside the World Café by the infinity pool, which Viking says gives more open-air dining than any ship at sea.

Manfredi’s Italian RestaurantIncluded

Trattoria-style Italian cooking with a private dining room, included in the fare.

The Chef’s TableIncluded

Multi-course tasting menus with wine pairings chosen by the sommeliers, on a rotating set of themes.

Mamsen’sIncluded

Norwegian deli in the Explorers’ Lounge serving waffles, open-faced sandwiches and other Scandinavian specialties from breakfast to a late-evening treat.

Pool GrillIncluded

Casual cooked-to-order fare and a small salad bar beside the Main Pool.

WintergardenIncluded

Afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, desserts and international teas next to the Main Pool.

Room ServiceIncluded

24-hour in-stateroom dining with many of the ship’s signature dishes.

The Kitchen TableSpecialty

Optional cooking school where guests shop a local market in port, then cook and eat a regional three-course meal.

Entertainment and activities

  • Explorers’ Dome planetarium with astronomy films, lectures and stargazing sessions
  • Lectures by a Viking Resident Historian and guest lecturers, with daily office hours and Port Talks
  • The Theater, seating 450, for Destination Performances, TED Talks, The Met: Live in HD and movies; it splits into two cinemas
  • Viking Resident Musicians, a pianist, guitarist, violinist and cellist, playing classical music in The Living Room and at afternoon tea
  • Torshavn, a 1940s Hollywood-style jazz lounge with live music and classic cocktails late into the evening
  • The Nordic Spa thermal suite with snow grotto, sauna, thermal pool and heated loungers, plus a fitness center
  • Infinity pool off the Aquavit Terrace and the Main Pool with retractable roof and poolside movie screen
  • Explorers’ Lounge with two-story bow-facing windows, and a Sports Deck with putting green and shuffleboard

Families and who it suits

Viking Mars is for guests 18 and over. There are no children’s facilities, kids clubs or family programs on board, and no casino either; the ship is built for adults who want a quiet, destination-focused voyage.

Best for: Adults who want a quiet, all-veranda small ship with lectures, a planetarium, a Nordic spa and an included excursion in every port on a Mediterranean voyage or a British Isles summer.

Sails from: Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Chioggia), Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Lisbon, Bergen, London (Greenwich), Belfast · Regions: Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean, Adriatic, Greek Isles, Spain and Portugal, British Isles

Viking Mars questions we answer every day

How big is Viking Mars?
Viking Mars is 47,800 gross tons and 745 feet long, with 465 staterooms for 930 guests, every one with a private veranda. Viking classes her as a small ship, and her size lets her dock in the center of ports that bigger ships cannot reach. She entered service in 2022 as Viking’s eighth ocean ship and shares her layout with the rest of the ocean fleet.
Is Viking Mars adults only?
Yes. All guests on Viking ocean ships must be 18 or older on the day they embark, and there are no facilities or programs for children. There is also no casino. The public rooms are given over to lounges, a library, lectures, classical music, the planetarium and the Nordic Spa rather than arcades and kids clubs, which keeps the ship quiet day and night.
What is included in the Viking Mars fare?
Viking includes one shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, all onboard meals including Manfredi’s and The Chef’s Table, beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, specialty coffees and teas around the clock, 24-hour room service, access to the Nordic Spa thermal suite and fitness center, lectures and Destination Performances, self-service launderettes and port taxes and fees. Airfare, spa treatments, the Silver Spirits beverage package and The Kitchen Table are extra.
Which stateroom is the best choice on Viking Mars?
Every stateroom has a veranda, so the differences are space and priority. Veranda and Deluxe Veranda rooms are 270 square feet and suit most couples; Deluxe earns earlier booking windows for excursions, restaurants and the spa. Penthouse Veranda rooms add a sitting area at 338 square feet, and Explorer Suites give you a separate living room, with the aft suites getting wraparound verandas over the wake.
Where does Viking Mars sail in 2026 and 2027?
Viking lists her on Mediterranean voyages of 8 to 15 days between Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Chioggia), Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul and Lisbon, including Iconic Western Mediterranean, Italian Sojourn, Mediterranean Odyssey, Ancient Adriatic Treasures and the new Spain & Portugal Discovery. For summer 2027 she sails the 15-day British Isles Explorer from Bergen to London and the new British Isles & Ireland voyage from London to Belfast.
Does Viking Mars have a planetarium?
Yes. The Explorers’ Dome is a small domed theater forward on the top deck, facing the Explorers’ Lounge, that shows astronomy and exploration films on its ceiling. A resident astronomer gives lectures and leads stargazing from the deck when conditions allow, and the shows are included. It is a sea-day favorite and fits the exploration theme that runs through the ship’s art and library.

Facts checked against Viking: Viking Mars, Viking: Destination-focused dining, Viking: Viking Inclusive Value, Viking: Serene Scandinavian spaces on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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