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Viking Jupiter in Tallinn, 2019

Viking Jupiter in Tallinn, 2019 · Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Viking Jupiter

Viking Jupiter is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship of the Viking Star class, in service since 2019. She measures 47,842 gross tons and carries 930 guests. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.

Viking Jupiter is the sixth Viking Star-class ship, built by Fincantieri and delivered in 2019 with 465 veranda staterooms for 930 guests. She was named in Los Angeles, with Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø as godmother. Like her sisters she is 745 feet (227 meters) long and measures about 47,800 gross tons, a size Viking classifies as a small ship able to use ports that larger vessels cannot. Fares include a shore excursion in each port, Wi-Fi, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, the alternative restaurants and the Nordic Spa.

Ship facts

Guests
930
More guests than 62% of 600 ships
Entered service
2019
Length
227 m
Longer than 60% of 575 ships

Viking Jupiter is smaller than 57% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 62%. At 51.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 81% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

Cabins
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Dining
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Value
4/5, fleet average 4.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet average across 15 rated ships in service.

Sister ships: Viking Star class

Viking Jupiter is one of 10 Viking Star class ships. Viking Saturn (2023), Viking Mars (2022), Viking Neptune (2022), Viking Venus (2021), Viking Orion (2018), Viking Sky (2017) and Viking Yi Dun (2017) and 2 more are in service.

ShipYearRating
Viking Jupiter this ship20194.3/5
Viking Saturn20234.3/5
Viking Mars20224.3/5
Viking Neptune20224.3/5
Viking Venus20214.3/5
Viking Orion20184.3/5
Viking Sky20174.3/5
Viking Yi Dun20174.3/5
and 2 more in service

Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Published operator plan - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

No exact sailing-date window is supplied with this download. Confirm the ship-specific room category, accessibility, connecting doors and refurbishment changes before booking. Cabin cautions describe labelled plan relationships, not confirmed noise complaints. The operator publishes a representative shared ocean plan linked from this ship's official page; vessel-specific differences and final arrangements must be confirmed.

All decks

Published operator plan - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Check upper cabins near the Explorers' Lounge and Sports Deck
Deck 9Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 9: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 8Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 8: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 7Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 7: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 6Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 6: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 5Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 5: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 4Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan
Viking Jupiter, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Accommodation between other cabin decks

    Start with central Deck 4 or Deck 5 cabins

    Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, keeping distance from launderettes, lifts, stairs and connecting doors. This is a layout-based shortlist, not a quietness guarantee.

    Why we flag this

    The published plan shows extensive accommodation on Decks 3–6. Deck 4 sits between cabin Decks 3 and 5; Deck 5 sits between cabin Decks 4 and 6. Check the source plan.

  • Deck 6 under occupied areas of Deck 7

    Check Deck 6 beneath the pool, café and public spaces

    Compare the individual room with World Café, pool areas, Wintergarden, Mamsen's and public routes above. Ask about early setup or furniture movement where footprints overlap.

    Why we flag this

    The published plan places pools and several dining/lounge areas on Deck 7 above portions of the Deck 6 accommodation. Parts of Deck 7 also contain cabins, so the caution does not apply uniformly. Check the source plan.

  • Deck 3 over occupied areas of Deck 2

    Check Deck 3 above dining and entertainment

    Match the room to the restaurant, cinemas, theatre and lounge/bar footprint below. Verify venue hours and exact overlap if you retire early.

    Why we flag this

    Deck 2 shows dining aft and entertainment forward below portions of Deck 3 accommodation. The representative ocean plan labels Torshavn, cinemas and the theatre on Deck 2. Check the source plan.

  • Forward Decks 7 and 8

    Check upper cabins near the Explorers' Lounge and Sports Deck

    Compare the room with the two-level lounge, public stairs and the Deck 9 sports footprint. A higher deck does not automatically mean fewer nearby public spaces.

    Why we flag this

    The plan places Explorers' Lounge at the forward end of Decks 7 and 8, with Sports Deck above the forward upper-deck area. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Ocean-Deckplans-2025-Download-D08.pdf; current operator-linked PDF checked 21 October 2026. The operator publishes a representative shared ocean plan linked from this ship's official page; vessel-specific differences and final arrangements must be confirmed.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Viking Jupiter?

Viking Jupiter is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises and belongs to its Viking Star class.

What are Viking Jupiter's sister ships?

Viking Jupiter is one of 10 Viking Star class ships. Viking Saturn (2023), Viking Mars (2022), Viking Neptune (2022), Viking Venus (2021), Viking Orion (2018), Viking Sky (2017) and Viking Yi Dun (2017) and 2 more are in service.

How big is Viking Jupiter?

Viking Jupiter measures 47,842 gross tons and 227 metres in length.

How does Viking Jupiter compare in size with other cruise ships?

Viking Jupiter is smaller than 57% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 62%. At 51.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 81% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

How crowded does Viking Jupiter feel?

Viking Jupiter has a passenger space ratio of 51.4: 47,842 gross tons for 930 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Jupiter feels spacious for her size.

How many passengers does Viking Jupiter carry?

Viking Jupiter carries 930 guests at double occupancy.

When did Viking Jupiter enter service?

Viking Jupiter entered service in 2019.

Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Jupiter?

Viking Ocean Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Jupiter; this page links to Deck plans (interactive).

How is Viking Jupiter rated?

Cruises Frog rates Viking Jupiter 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on entertainment (3/5).

Which cabins are good choices on Viking Jupiter?

For the “Published operator plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Accommodation between other cabin decks: Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, keeping distance from launderettes, lifts, stairs and connecting doors. This is a layout-based shortlist, not a quietness guarantee. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Viking Jupiter?

For the “Published operator plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 6 under occupied areas of Deck 7: Compare the individual room with World Café, pool areas, Wintergarden, Mamsen's and public routes above. Ask about early setup or furniture movement where footprints overlap. Deck 3 over occupied areas of Deck 2: Match the room to the restaurant, cinemas, theatre and lounge/bar footprint below. Verify venue hours and exact overlap if you retire early. Forward Decks 7 and 8: Compare the room with the two-level lounge, public stairs and the Deck 9 sports footprint. A higher deck does not automatically mean fewer nearby public spaces. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find Viking Jupiter deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published operator plan - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied with this download. Confirm the ship-specific room category, accessibility, connecting doors and refurbishment changes before booking. Cabin cautions describe labelled plan relationships, not confirmed noise complaints. The operator publishes a representative shared ocean plan linked from this ship's official page; vessel-specific differences and final arrangements must be confirmed.

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