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Viking Orion

Viking Ocean Cruises
80 upcoming departures  ·  77 itineraries

Viking Orion is a 930-guest Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 80 upcoming departures across 77 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Adults seeking an explicitly child-free cruise environment ✓ Travelers wanting a small ship with every stateroom offering a veranda ✓ Guests who value included specialty dining and a Nordic spa
77 itineraries · from $5,999 ● Where is it now?
Class Star
Built 2018
Gross Tonnage 47,800
Guests 930
Crew 550
Length 228.2 m
Beam 28.8 m
Decks 14
Cabins 465
Max speed 20.0 kn
Flag Norway
Guests per crew 1.7
Space ratio 51

Viking Orion at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 58%

A small ship at 47,800 gross tons — #221 of 566 ships we track. 51 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Adults seeking an explicitly child-free cruise environment
  • Travelers wanting a small ship with every stateroom offering a veranda
  • Guests who value included specialty dining and a Nordic spa
  • Passengers interested in lounges, lectures, cinema and theater programming
  • Couples preferring a calm onboard setting over large-resort attractions

Think twice if you want

  • Families traveling with children under 18
  • Travelers seeking casinos or large nightclub complexes
  • Guests wanting waterslides, amusement rides or extensive youth facilities
  • Passengers who prefer inside cabins or non-balcony budget accommodation
  • Travelers needing extensive personal assistance with mobility or daily tasks

Live Position ● 50 minutes ago

Heading to: Hong Kong

Currently on: 28 Nights Orient Far East Cruise (28 nights) — En route to Hong Kong — last stop Taipei (Keelung)

Tokyo → Tokyo → Shimizu → Shimizu → Kobe → Hiroshima → Hiroshima → Beppu → Kagoshima → Sasebo → Taipei (Keelung) → Hong Kong → Hong Kong → Hong Kong → Ha Long Bay → Ha Long Bay → Chan May → Ho Chi Minh City → Ho Chi Minh City → Ho Chi Minh City → Sihanoukville → Sihanoukville → Bangkok (Laem Chabang) → Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
Coming up
  1. Hong Kong arrives 07:00 AM
  2. Hong Kong
  3. Hong Kong arrives 06:00 PM
14.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Viking Orion

Viking Orion is a small, adults-only ocean ship designed around destination-focused cruising rather than large-scale resort attractions. The 930-guest vessel offers 465 all-veranda staterooms, intimate public spaces, Scandinavian-inspired interiors and a notably high space-to-guest ratio. Passengers can expect included dining options, complimentary Wi-Fi, enrichment programming and a relaxed atmosphere without casinos or children’s facilities. Its compact size supports access to a broad range of ports while retaining full-service amenities, including multiple pools, a Nordic-style spa and panoramic observation areas.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking Ocean Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Ancona, Italy
Registry / flag
Norway (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
LAYQ7
IMO number
9796250
MMSI
257034130
Draft
6.5 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Adults-only cruising, Scandinavian design, all-veranda accommodations, destination-focused programming, open-air observation spaces and a relatively intimate 930-guest scale.

For families

Viking Ocean ships are adults-only and do not provide children’s clubs, youth programming or family-oriented attractions.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include a Nordic-style spa with sauna, steam room and snow grotto, plus a fitness center, infinity pool and additional swimming areas.

Accessibility

Accessible staterooms and accessible public areas are available, but travelers should confirm the number and configuration of accessible rooms for their sailing directly with Viking.

Environmental features

The vessel uses diesel-electric propulsion, energy-efficient systems and a hull design intended to reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact. It also carries the Safe Return to Port safety designation.

Deck plans

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Deck 1

The Kitchen Table The Chef’s Table Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant Private Dining 1 Private Dining 2 The Living Room Viking Bar The Nordic Spa Fitness Center Guest Services Shop Hair Salon 3-Deck Atrium

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Viking Orion deck plans from Viking Ocean Cruises →

Cabins & suites

Suite 10% Balcony 90%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeDecks
Owner’s SuiteCode OS. Suite 1 1,297 sq ft 7
Explorer SuiteCodes ES1, ES2 and ES3; layouts and sizes vary by deck and location. Suite 14 611-778 sq ft 3, 4, 5, 6
Penthouse Junior SuiteCodes PS1, PS2 and PS3; two accessible staterooms are 6020 and 6021. Suite 32 405 sq ft 6, 7, 8
Penthouse Veranda StateroomCodes PV1, PV2 and PV3; published sizes vary by subcategory. Balcony 104 338-405 sq ft 4, 5, 6

Compare all 6 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

16 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

The Kitchen Table Included
Deck 1
A named culinary venue on Deck 1.
The Chef’s Table Included
Deck 1
An alternative restaurant serving reservation-based tasting menus.
Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant Included
Deck 1
An alternative restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
Private Dining 1
Deck 1
A named private dining room on Deck 1.
Private Dining 2
Deck 1
A named private dining room on Deck 1.
The Restaurant Included
Deck 2
The main dining restaurant is on Deck 2.
Aquavit Terrace Included
Deck 7
An indoor-outdoor dining area at the aft of Deck 7.
World Café Included
Deck 7
The ship’s buffet restaurant on Deck 7.
Pool Grill Included
Deck 7
A casual grill beside the main pool.
Mamsen’s Included
Deck 7
A small Scandinavian-style food venue near the Explorers’ Lounge.

Bars & lounges

The Living Room Varies
Deck 1
A named social lounge with beverage service.
Viking Bar Varies
Deck 1
A named bar beside the central atrium.
Torshavn Varies
Deck 2
A named evening music lounge and bar.
Wintergarden Varies
Deck 7
A glass-enclosed lounge beside the main pool.
Explorers’ Lounge Varies
Deck 7–8
A two-level observation lounge spanning Decks 7 and 8.
Pool Bar Varies
Deck 7
The named bar serving the pool area.

All 24 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

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Where Viking Orion sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Alaska 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 3 3
Asia 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 3
Australia & Pacific 0 1 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $500 $419 $471 $643 $617 $500 $429 $318 $710 $700 $710 $336

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in May 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Ketchikan31× Hubbard Glacier31× Inside Passage Alaska31× Seward31× Valdez31× Vancouver31× Sydney29× Sitka28× Benoa Bali27× Laem Chabang25× Hong Kong23× Melbourne19×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Viking Orion sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All Viking Ocean Cruises port guides Alaska cruises Asia cruises Australia & Pacific cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,399 · $740/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan (Ward Cove) Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: Sep 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,299 · $730/night
Ports of Call
Seward Alaska, Valdez Alaska, Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point Alaska +6 more
Next: Aug 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $6,999 · $700/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan (Ward Cove) Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: Jul 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,099 · $710/night
Ports of Call
Seward Alaska, Valdez Alaska, Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point Alaska +6 more
Next: Jul 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $6,999 · $700/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: Jul 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,099 · $710/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Wrangell Alaska +6 more
Next: Aug 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,399 · $740/night
Ports of Call
Seward Alaska, Valdez Alaska, Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point Alaska +6 more
Next: Aug 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $5,999 · $600/night
Ports of Call
Seward Alaska, Valdez Alaska, Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier, Scenic Sailing Glacier Bay +6 more
Next: Jun 3, 2027
2 upcoming departures
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $7,099 · $710/night
Ports of Call
Seward Alaska, Valdez Alaska, Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point Alaska +6 more
Next: Jun 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 77 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 30, 2026Nov 13, 202614 Nights Orient Far East Cruise14AsiaBook →
Oct 30, 2026Nov 25, 202626 Nights Orient Far East Cruise26AsiaBook →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 25, 202612 Nights Orient Far East Cruise12AsiaBook →
Nov 25, 2026Dec 11, 202616 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise16Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 11, 2026Jan 11, 202731 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise31Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 11, 2027Jan 25, 202714 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise14Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 25, 2027Feb 8, 202714 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise14Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 8, 2027Feb 22, 202714 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise14Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 22, 2027Mar 8, 202714 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise14Australia & PacificBook →
Feb 22, 2027Mar 24, 202730 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise30Australia & PacificBook →
Mar 8, 2027Mar 24, 202716 Nights Australia / New Zealand Cruise16Australia & PacificBook →
Mar 24, 2027Apr 5, 202712 Nights Orient Far East Cruise12AsiaBook →
Mar 24, 2027Apr 19, 202726 Nights Orient Far East Cruise26AsiaBook →
Apr 5, 2027Apr 19, 202714 Nights Orient Far East Cruise14AsiaBook →
Apr 19, 2027May 3, 202714-Night Asia: Hong Kong to Tokyo14AsiaBook →
May 3, 2027May 24, 202722 Nights Orient Far East Cruise22AlaskaBook →
May 24, 2027Jun 3, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jun 3, 2027Jun 13, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jun 13, 2027Jun 23, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jun 23, 2027Jul 3, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jul 3, 2027Jul 13, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jul 13, 2027Jul 23, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Jul 23, 2027Aug 2, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
Aug 2, 2027Aug 12, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →

Showing the next 24 of 80 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Viking Orion FAQ

What flag does Viking Orion sail under?

Viking Orion is registered in Norway.

How many passengers does Viking Orion hold?

Viking Orion carries about 930 guests with roughly 550 crew.

How old is Viking Orion?

Viking Orion entered service in 2018.

How big is Viking Orion?

At 47,800 gross tons and 228 m long, Viking Orion is a small ship — larger than 58% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Viking Orion?

Daytime dress is casual. Evening dress is elegant casual, with no formal nights; jeans remain acceptable in World Café after 6:00 PM but not in other evening venues.

Is dining included on Viking Orion?

All onboard meals are included, including dining at Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. Reservations are required for the alternative restaurants.

Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Orion?

Wi-Fi is included throughout the ship, although speed and availability can vary because the connection uses satellite service.

Are gratuities included on Viking Orion?

Gratuities are discretionary but Viking publishes a standard recommended gratuity rate and may automatically add it to the onboard account if it was not prepaid.

Is Viking Orion accessible for passengers with disabilities?

Viking offers accessible staterooms and asks passengers to provide mobility or special-needs information as early as possible. The ship has two identified accessible Penthouse Junior Suites, 6020 and 6021, while some ports and gangways may limit wheelchair access.

Can children sail on Viking Orion?

All guests must be at least 18 years old on the embarkation date, and the ship does not maintain children’s facilities or youth services.