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Viking
XPRS

Viking Line's fast day ship — on the Helsinki–Tallinn route since 2008. Award-winning design by Tillberg Design, 10 decks and full Scandinavian charm.

10
Decks
2008
Built
2:30 h
Crossing
~120 M€
Construction Cost
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Data Sheet

Viking XPRS Specifications

All key facts about the Viking XPRS — from construction to flag.

Property Value
Ship Type Fast Cruiseferry
Year Built 2008
Shipyard Aker Finnyards, Helsinki New Shipyard
Keel Laying 16 April 2007
Launch 19 September 2007
In Service Since 28 April 2008
Construction Cost ~120–130 million euros
Decks 10 (not all accessible to passengers)
Interior Design Tillberg Design
Flag Finnish (since 8 March 2023)
Car Decks Separate decks for cargo and passenger vehicles
Cabins Limited (day ship only)
Crossing Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Highlights

What makes the Viking XPRS special?

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Top 5 Worldwide
Voted one of the Top 5 medium-sized cruise ships worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler in 2009.
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1.47 Million Passengers
In its first year of operation, the Viking XPRS carried approximately 1,466,000 passengers.
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Tillberg Design
The interior was designed by the renowned Swedish design firm Tillberg Design.
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Finnish Flag
Since 8 March 2023, the Viking XPRS sails under the Finnish flag (previously Estonian).
On Board

Viking XPRS Deck Plan

Five passenger decks with restaurants, shops, cabins and sun decks – here's how to find your way around the Viking XPRS.

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Deck 8 – Restaurants & Family
The Buffet, Blue Deli, Wine & Dine, Red Rose Bar & Café and Robert's Coffee are all here, along with a children's playroom and the aft sun deck.
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Deck 7 – Shopping & Entertainment
Reception, the tax-free shops Shopping World and Fashion Shop, the Viking's Inn pub, Club X, conference rooms and another sun deck.
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Deck 6 – Cabins
Seaside and inside cabins in Premium, Standard and Piccolo categories, with allergy-friendly options available on request.
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Deck 10 – Sun Deck
The ship's topmost deck offers the widest views across the Baltic Sea – a good spot for fresh air during the crossing.
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Vehicle Decks – Cars & Freight
Below the passenger decks; cars and freight are loaded separately.
Route

Helsinki–Tallinn on the Viking XPRS

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Daily Service
The Viking XPRS operates 2 times daily per direction between Katajanokka (Helsinki) and Terminal A (Tallinn). Crossing time: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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Further Information
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