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Komodo & The Australian Coast

Ship: Viking Orion   
Departure: Friday, March 21, 2025
Nights: 16 nights
Departs: Sydney
+ Viking Inclusive Value Offer
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
16
Nights
Days at Sea
5
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Komodo & The Australian Coast

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Friday, March 21, 2025 Sydney, Australia Embark 11:00 PM
    View of Sydney, Australia

    Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

    2 Saturday, March 22, 2025 Newcastle, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Newcastle, Australia

    A top-ten city in Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel 2011' guide, Newcastle, surrounded by eight beaches, is situated 162 km N of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter River. Presently the largest coal exporting harbour in the world, it is also an elegant and attractive city, full of historic buildings and interesting walks. Make sure you take note of the Historic Markers in the CBD as they are integral to the many walks that take you to fascinating places. Read more about Newcastle, Australia

    3 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sail The Australian Coast
    4 Monday, March 24, 2025 Brisbane, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Brisbane, Australia

    Queensland's Capital city Brisbane, which boasts more than 280 sunny days annually, is situated in what's called the "sunshine state." Brisbane is renowned for its sophisticated museums and art galleries, gorgeous botanic gardens, premium shopping in the CBD and Moreton Bay. The city is traversed by the Brisbane River, which provides excellent access to the north and south via the public transport system and well-known CityCats. Admire the sights of the river city and explore the riverfront landmarks with the wind in your hair. Read more about Brisbane, Australia

    5 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Sail The Australian Coast
    6 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Whitsundays, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Whitsundays, Australia

    Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef in the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the 74 tropical islands of the Whitsundays lie midway up the Queensland coast. A secluded haven of natural wonders, they are Australia's answer to the cruising grounds of the Caribbean. A visit to the Whitsundays - surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches, and friendly towns from which to explore - is a wonderful experience. Read more about Whitsundays, Australia

    7 Thursday, March 27, 2025 Townsville, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Townsville, Australia

    Townsville is a city on the NE coast of Queensland, Australia. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, the city has direct access to the beach. It lies in the dry tropics region, with old gold mining towns, rainforest waterfalls and a relaxed Queensland ambience that add up to 'life in Townsville'. Read more about Townsville, Australia

    8 Friday, March 28, 2025 Cairns, Australia 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

    9 Saturday, March 29, 2025 Sail The Coral Sea
    10 Sunday, March 30, 2025 Thursday Island, Australia 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
    View of Thursday Island, Australia

    Thursday Island, or 'T.I.' as it's usually known, is the name of the island and the town that is the administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait Islands. The island group is off the far north Queensland mainland in Torres Strait, just 39 km north of Cape York Peninsula. The lucrative pearling industry founded in 1885 attracted workers from around Asia, particularly South Pacific Islanders, and this has resulted in a fascinating cultural mosaic. Read more about Thursday Island, Australia

    11 Monday, March 31, 2025 Sail The Timor Sea
    12 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Darwin, Australia 12:00 PM 12:00 AM
    View of Darwin, Australia

    The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia

    13 Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Darwin, Australia 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
    View of Darwin, Australia

    The new Darwin cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf is adjacent to the convention centre, only one kilometre from Darwin’s CBD. Modern amenities, hotels and parking are there, plus a mini-market with beautiful local productions – Aboriginal art and crafts, diamonds and opals, and eateries, distinctive of the Top End. Darwin is a home port for the small luxury vessels Coral Princess and Coral Discoverer that explore the Kimberley coast to Broome. Read more about Darwin, Australia

    14 Thursday, April 3, 2025 Sail The Timor Sea
    15 Friday, April 4, 2025 Komodo Island, Indonesia 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
    View of Komodo Island, Indonesia

    Komodo Island may be closed to visitors throughout 2020, following which numbers may be limited to 5000 annually. The decision will be made in mid 2019. Komodo Island lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by Conservation International as a global conservation priority area, and is located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago between the islands of Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east. Read more about Komodo Island, Indonesia

    16 Saturday, April 5, 2025 Lembar, Indonesia 1:00 PM 7:00 PM
    View of Lembar, Indonesia

    Lembar is a port in Tawun Harbour on the island of Lombok, located 100 km E of Bali in Indonesia. The island has been promoted as "an unspoiled Bali" for quite some time, with beautiful beaches and the large, looming volcano of Mount Rinjan (3600m). In Lembar are idyllic conditions for snorkelling amongst pretty coral formations and many colourful fish, swimming, or just relaxing on the island's white sandy beach. Read more about Lembar, Indonesia

    17 Sunday, April 6, 2025 Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia 6:00 AM Disembark
    View of Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia

    Bali is an Indonesian island at the western-most of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of Indonesia’s 33 provinces, with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. Bali is home to the most of Indonesia's Hindu minority, and also the largest tourist destination in the Archipelago. Read more about Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia

  • Ship

    Viking Orion Overview

    Viking Orion

    4.6
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    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.

  • Cabins

    Viking Orion Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Viking Orion Suite on the Viking Orion

    Cabin Types

    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

    Penthouse

    Penthouse

    Penthouse on the Viking Orion Penthouse on the Viking Orion

    Cabin Types

    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.

    Deluxe Veranda

    Deluxe Veranda

    Deluxe Veranda on the Viking Orion Deluxe Veranda on the Viking Orion

    Cabin Types

    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.

    Veranda

    Veranda

    Veranda on the Viking Orion Veranda on the Viking Orion

    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.

  • Deck Plans

    Viking Orion Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Restrooms
    • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
  • Promotions

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    Viking Inclusive Value Offer

    Viking Inclusive Value Offer

    Includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • 24-hour room service
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Self-service launderettes
    • Port taxes & fees

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    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • 24-hour room service plus Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Self-service launderettes
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Penthouse

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  • Komodo & The Australian Coast

    Cruiseline: Viking Cruises Ship: Viking Orion Departure: Friday, March 21, 2025 Nights: 16 nights Departs: Sydney Returns: Denpasar (Bali)

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