Stateroom showers on most cruise ships are notoriously cramped. Viking Ocean Cruises changed that by proving you can offer roomy, well-designed showers without a luxury price tag.
The Viking Star introduced entry-level staterooms with oversized showers, a feature repeated on sister ships Viking Sea and Viking Sky. These showers are thoughtfully designed: a square footprint gives you real mobility and enough space to stretch and move comfortably. The sleek glass enclosure replaces shower curtains, eliminating the common annoyance of a curtain billowing and clinging. While other lines may offer larger showers in their fleet, those tend to appear only in higher-priced categories. Viking brings substantial shower comfort to more affordable staterooms.
Many luxury ships prioritize bathtubs and, in doing so, compromise shower size. Viking takes the opposite approach in most staterooms, omitting tubs so the space can be dedicated to a superior shower experience. As you move up from standard veranda staterooms, showers grow in size and select suites add bathtubs where appropriate.
Even in the lowest category, Viking bathrooms are carefully executed. Glassed-in showers, modern styling, and generous storage create a functional, attractive space. Small but thoughtful touches — Freyja toiletries, heated tile floors and towel racks — enhance comfort. Each shower also includes a shelf for bath essentials and a retractable clothesline for drying wet items, showing attention to practical details guests use every day.
Overall, Viking’s approach demonstrates that smart space planning and a focus on passenger comfort can transform a basic amenity into a standout feature. Travelers looking for a cruise experience that blends thoughtful design with everyday convenience will find Viking’s bathroom layout a welcome improvement over the typical shipboard shower.