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Viking Orion
First launched
2018
First launched
Passengers
930
Passengers
Ports Visited
61
Ports visited
Cruises from $521 per day
$521
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Viking Orion
47,800
Gross Tonnage

Viking Orion Cruises

4.5
(from 4 verified customers)

Viking’s all-inclusive cruises mean guests are freed from concern about additional costs. The ship – while not the destination – provides a super level of luxury; and on shore the focus is on the food, culture and customs of ports.

The ship docks close to port towns and cities, and with a maximum of 930 guests lost time waiting for shore excursions is minimal. The Norwegian heritage of the ship is evident with the light wood grains throughout that show their natural beauty. Colourful textiles such as rugs and tapestries recall the patterns of early Norwegian artists and craftsmen. Subtle accents of leather handrails and touches of slate and teak express warmth and character. Read more

There are displays of Viking heritage and artworks. Public areas are spacious, relaxing, and child-free. And for quietude your stateroom is sound-proofed. Everything in the ship's presentation has been well thought through and executed

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2018
Number of decks: 10
Tonnage: 47800
Cabins: 464
Passengers: 930
Number of crew: 465
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Onboard Experience

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    Of the 10 dining venues, The Restaurant seats 284 and serves three full meals changing daily. The menu includes regional cuisine and always-available American classics enhanced with locally sourced ingredients. Alcoholic drinks are inclusive at all meals. The glassed-in dining room opens to the promenade and views of passing scenery. Read more

    All tables are for six persons. There are three alternative restaurants. At Manfredi’s Italian chianti by the carafe, freshly prepared pastas and generous antipasto are accompanied by fresh seafood. At The Chef’s Table sommeliers and culinary masters create the perfect pairing of food and wine during a multi-course tasting. World Cafe has open kitchens and buffet-style meal service, with deli, pasta and wok stations, sushi bar and desert choices. Dine inside, or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace. For breakfast try Mamsen in the Explorer's Lounge, with Norwegian specialties. For casual dining try lighter meals at the Pool Grill. Each afternoon the very English Wintergarden provides tea and pastries, backed by the strains of a string quartet. Twenty-four hour room service offers everything from breakfast to signature dishes. There's an on-board cooking school for guests who wish to learn how to prepare local specialties.

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    The higher-deck forward-viewing Explorers' Lounge features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and a Nordic atmosphere designed with epic explorations in mind. Share a cocktail with friends. Linger over a Norwegian breakfast and a nautical history book. The Explorers’ Lounge and Mamsen’s gourmet deli are thoughtful spaces located at the bow of the ship and designed to represent the Scandinavian spirit for complete relaxation and for marveling at sweeping views through double-height windows. Read more

    The Atrium is a social centre with live music, drinks, conversation and private reading.

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    Viking sponsors Our Culture Curriculum, an exclusive onboard program that brings local history to life, with lectures on history and art, tasting of vintage wines from the destinations, informative port talks, enriching Destination Performances featuring folkloric shows, and musicians playing regional and classical music. Venues include the Star Theatre seating 450, with movies, lectures and performances.

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    Viking experiences from ship to shore are designed for unparalleled access and cultural enrichment. Viking Resident Historians deliver high-level historical and cultural education specific to the journey, offering invaluable insight into the rich history of the destination. Guest Lecturers who are experts in their fields shed light on the destination’s art, architecture, music, geopolitics, natural world and more. Destination Performances represent the most iconic cultural performing arts of the region—whether it be Italian opera or Portuguese fado. Read more

    Resident Classical Musicians—pianists, guitarists, violinists and flautists—perform classical compositions throughout the ships. And Culinary Classes in The Kitchen Table, Viking’s onboard cooking school, focus on regional cuisine. On-shore ventures have been specially selected, with at least one excursion complimentary for each guest at every port. On-board you'll have a wide selection of table board games, lecture presentations, and in-cabin movies.

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    In keeping with Viking’s Nordic heritage, The Spa on board is designed with the holistic wellness philosophy of Scandinavia in mind—from the centuries-old tradition of the sauna to a Snow Grotto where snowflakes gently descend from the ceiling through chilled air.

  • Kids

    All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; Viking do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

Customer cruise ship ratings

Viking Orion has an average of 4.5 Stars based on 4 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.5
  • Cabin
    4.8
  • Dining
    4.5
  • Entertainment
    4
  • Service
    4.8

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel.

  • If you prefer an elegant, serene ship ambiance, more time in each port and an inclusive experience complete with exquisite dining and thoughtfully curated shore excursions, the world’s best ocean cruise line created for you.

  • The Culture Curriculum, an exclusive onboard program, brings local history to life with lectures on history and art, tasting of vintage wines from your destinations, restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine, informative port talks, enriching destination Performances featuring folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music.

Cabins

Each stateroom on the Viking Orion features a private balcony, complementary 24h room service, luxury toiletries, free Wi-Fi, 42in flat-screen LCD 3D TV, interactive TV system with movies on-demand, mini-fridge, drinking water, security safe, mini-bar, king bed, hairdryer, showers, heated floor, anti-fog mirrors, binoculars, direct dial satellite phone and cellular service (pay), luxury linen, robes and slippers. Staterooms have elegant decor in calm colours and a beautifully appointed en-suite. All guests have a great view from their private veranda.

There are five categories of stateroom, and 18 classes. Veranda and Deluxe cabins start at a good-sized 25 sq.m. The higher suites are larger and come with more of the finer extras, such as welcome champagne, shoe-shine, and more guaranteed access to specialty dining. As for sizes, Penthouse Verandas are 31 sq.m., Penthouse Junior Suites are 38 sq.m., Explorer Suites 70 sq.m., and the Owner's Suite 135 sq.m. The latter includes a boardroom. Staterooms display fine Scandinavian designs and materials. You'll appreciate the oversize glass-enclosed walk-in shower and premium Freyja toiletries. Note that the higher the suite, the earlier pre-sailing bookings can be made for excursions, salons and restaurants, so get in early. Also higher suites allow for earlier embarkation.)

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    Cabin Types

    V2, V1

    Average Cabin Size – 20.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.3 m2

    Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 3:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior. King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Luxury toiletries. Direct dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets. Wi-Fi. Interactive TV amp; movies-on-demand. 24-hour room service.

  • Deluxe Veranda

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    DV6, DV5, DV4, DV3, DV2, DV1

    Average Cabin Size – 20.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.3 m2

    Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water amp; snacks, replenished once daily. In-suite binoculars, coffee maker amp; cashmere blanket. Luxury robes, slippers amp; toiletries. Direct dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets. Wi-Fi. Interactive TV amp; movies-on-demand. 24-hour room service.

  • Penthouse

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    PV3, PV2, PV1

    Average Cabin Size – 26.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 5.4 m2

    Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 1:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior. 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days prior to departure). King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water amp; snacks, replenished once daily. In-suite binoculars, coffee maker amp; cashmere blanket. Luxury robes, slippers amp; toiletries. Direct dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets. Wi-Fi. Interactive TV amp; movies-on-demand. 24-hour room service. Shoe shine amp; pressing. Bottle of champagne.

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    OS, ES3, ES2, ES1, PS3, PS2, PS1

    Average Cabin Size – 43.3 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 13.7 m2

    Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (90 days prior to departure). King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water amp; snacks, replenished once daily. In-suite binoculars, coffee maker amp; cashmere blanket. Luxury robes, slippers amp; toiletries. Direct dial satellite phone amp; cell service. Security safe, hair dryer, 110/220 volt outlets. Wi-Fi. Interactive TV amp; movies-on-demand. 24-hour room service. Laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine amp; pressing. Bottle of champagne. *Stateroom configuration varies depending upon location on each deck

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Legend

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Viking Orion Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
26 Mar 2024 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $10995
26 Mar 2024 Southeast Asia Horizons Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $40195
23 Apr 2024 North Pacific Passage Tokyo $13995
14 May 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10595
24 May 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10595
03 Jun 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $26395
13 Jun 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $11295
23 Jun 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $18995
03 Jul 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $11095
23 Jul 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10795
02 Aug 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $11595
12 Aug 2024 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $11095
11 Sep 2024 North Pacific Passage Vancouver $12995
11 Sep 2024 Far East & Alaska Vancouver $80995
04 Oct 2024 Southeast Asia Horizons Tokyo $73495
04 Oct 2024 Far Eastern Horizons Tokyo $40395
18 Oct 2024 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Hong Kong $10995
18 Oct 2024 Southeast Asia Hong Kong $32995
01 Nov 2024 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $10495
01 Nov 2024 South Pacific Sojourn Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $23895
13 Nov 2024 Komodo & The Australian Coast Denpasar (Bali) $12495
29 Nov 2024 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $11595
13 Dec 2024 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $10795
27 Dec 2024 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $11195
10 Jan 2025 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $12595
24 Jan 2025 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $12995
07 Feb 2025 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $12995
21 Feb 2025 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $13095
07 Mar 2025 Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia Auckland $25295
07 Mar 2025 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $13095
21 Mar 2025 South Pacific Sojourn Sydney $22695
21 Mar 2025 Komodo & The Australian Coast Sydney $12995
21 Mar 2025 Australia, Asia & Alaska Sydney $99995
06 Apr 2025 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Denpasar (Bali) $10395
06 Apr 2025 Southeast Asia Denpasar (Bali) $21695
18 Apr 2025 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $11995
02 May 2025 Far East & Alaska Hong Kong $28495
16 May 2025 North Pacific Passage Tokyo $14995
06 Jun 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10295
16 Jun 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10495
26 Jun 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10495
06 Jul 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10495
16 Jul 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10495
26 Jul 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10495
05 Aug 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10495
15 Aug 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10495
25 Aug 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $10395
04 Sep 2025 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $10095
14 Sep 2025 Far East & Alaska Vancouver $25995
14 Sep 2025 Australia, Asia & Alaska Vancouver $57495
14 Sep 2025 Grand Pacific Explorer Vancouver $67495
14 Sep 2025 North Pacific Passage Vancouver $11995
07 Oct 2025 Far Eastern Horizons Tokyo $14995
07 Oct 2025 Southeast Asia Horizons Tokyo $24995
21 Oct 2025 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Hong Kong $10995
21 Oct 2025 Southeast Asia Hong Kong $20495
04 Nov 2025 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $10495
04 Nov 2025 South Pacific Sojourn Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $22495
16 Nov 2025 Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia Denpasar (Bali) $22995
16 Nov 2025 Komodo & The Australian Coast Denpasar (Bali) $12995
02 Dec 2025 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $10995
16 Dec 2025 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $9995
30 Dec 2025 Grand Australia Circumnavigation Sydney $27995
30 Jan 2026 Australia & New Zealand Sydney $12995
13 Feb 2026 Australia & New Zealand Auckland $11995
27 Feb 2026 Grand Australia Circumnavigation Sydney $27995
30 Mar 2026 Australia, Asia & Alaska Sydney $59295
30 Mar 2026 Komodo & The Australian Coast Sydney $13495
30 Mar 2026 South Pacific Sojourn Sydney $22295
15 Apr 2026 Southeast Asia Denpasar (Bali) $20795
15 Apr 2026 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Denpasar (Bali) $9795
27 Apr 2026 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $11995
27 Apr 2026 Southeast Asia Horizons Bangkok (Laem Chabang) $25995
11 May 2026 Far Eastern Horizons Hong Kong $14995
11 May 2026 Far East & Alaska Hong Kong $26995
25 May 2026 North Pacific Passage Tokyo $12995
15 Jun 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $9495
25 Jun 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $9495
05 Jul 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $9495
15 Jul 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $9495
25 Jul 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $9495
04 Aug 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $9495
14 Aug 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Vancouver $9495
24 Aug 2026 Alaska & The Inside Passage Anchorage (Seward) $8995

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