Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Mekong, Viking Saigon offers panoramic public spaces, outdoor verandas, an upper-deck pool and an open-air Sky Bar. The ship hosts 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms.
Viking Saigon
Viking Saigon is a 48-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 itineraries in Asia, day by day and port by port.
Viking Saigon at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 1%
A small expedition-size ship at 600 gross tons — #509 of 520 ships we track. 13 tons of ship per guest.
About Viking Saigon
Viking Saigon is a purpose-built Mekong River ship carrying 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. Its compact three-deck layout provides a relaxed, Scandinavian-inspired onboard experience, with panoramic public areas, an upper-deck pool, open-air Sky Bar, restaurant, lounge, library, spa and fitness center. The ship operates Viking’s Southeast Asian program linking Vietnam and Cambodia, combining river cruising with hotel stays and shore experiences.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Tours Ltd
- Builder / shipyard
- Hai Minh Shipyard / Saigon Shipyards Co Ltd, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Registry / flag
- Vietnam
Onboard Experience
Dining
The Restaurant features panoramic windows and serves onboard meals; complimentary beer and wine are offered with lunch and dinner.
Entertainment
Public areas include the Viking Lounge & Bar, Library, onboard shop, Sky Bar and panoramic upper-deck spaces. Viking’s Mekong program also includes lectures and cultural performances.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 40 outside staterooms: 26 French Balcony Staterooms, 12 Veranda Staterooms and two Explorer Suites. Staterooms include hotel-style beds, river views and either a French balcony, private veranda or suite veranda.
For families
Viking does not maintain dedicated children’s facilities or services on its river ships; the Mekong program is principally designed for adults.
Pools, spa & wellness
A spa and fitness center are available onboard, along with an upper-deck pool.
Accessibility
The ship has an elevator connecting passenger areas. Detailed accessibility limitations should be confirmed directly with Viking before booking.
History & sister ships
Other River Ship ships
Where Viking Saigon sails, month by month
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| Asia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $429 | 0 | $500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,999
· $429/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $6,999
· $500/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $6,499
· $464/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | 14 Nights Orient Far East Cruise | 14 | Asia | Book → |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | 14 Nights Orient Far East Cruise | 14 | Asia | Book → |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | 14 Nights Orient Far East Cruise | 14 | Asia | Book → |
Viking Saigon FAQ
What flag does Viking Saigon sail under?
Viking Saigon is registered in Vietnam.
How many passengers does Viking Saigon hold?
Viking Saigon carries about 48 guests with roughly 36 crew.
How old is Viking Saigon?
Viking Saigon entered service in 2019.
How big is Viking Saigon?
At 600 gross tons and 79 m long, Viking Saigon is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 1% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.