Signature highlights
Adults-only cruising, Scandinavian design, all-veranda accommodations, destination-focused programming, open-air observation spaces and a relatively intimate 930-guest scale.
Viking Orion
Live Position ● 16 hours ago
Heading to: ICY STRAIT POINTCurrently on: 10-Night Alaska: Vancouver British Columbia to Seward Alaska (10 nights) — En route to Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier — last stop Icy Strait Point Alaska
Vancouver British Columbia
→ Ketchikan Alaska
→ Juneau Alaska
→ Skagway Alaska
→ Sitka Alaska
→ Icy Strait Point Alaska
→ Scenic Sailing Hubbard Glacier
→ Valdez Alaska
→ Seward Alaska
→ Seward Alaska
11.1 knots
Underway Using Engine
Position data may be outdated.
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
- Call sign
- LAYQ7
- IMO number
- 9796250
- MMSI
- 257034130
- Draft
- 6.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Multiple complimentary dining venues include the main restaurant, World Café buffet, specialty restaurants, casual poolside options and Mamsen’s Scandinavian café. Outdoor dining and destination-inspired menus are central features of the Viking ocean-ship concept.
Entertainment
Entertainment centers on live music, lectures, destination presentations, cultural enrichment, films and the ship’s planetarium. The program is generally low-key and educational rather than nightlife-oriented.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 465 staterooms, all with private verandas, including balcony staterooms, junior suites and larger suites. Rooms are designed with Scandinavian styling, plentiful storage and bathrooms with heated floors.
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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
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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Next: Aug 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Jun 3, 2027
2 upcoming departures
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Next: Jun 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Sep 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: May 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan (Ward Cove) Alaska, Wrangell Alaska +6 more
Next: Jun 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: Jun 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Sep 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Jun 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: Jun 5, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan Alaska, Sitka Alaska +6 more
Next: May 16, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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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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Next: Aug 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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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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Next: Jul 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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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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Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Koh Samui (Nathon), Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Thailand, Scenic Sailing Strait Of Malacca +6 more
Next: Nov 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Koh Samui (Nathon), Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Thailand, Scenic Sailing Strait Of Malacca +6 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Mar 16, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Koh Samui (Nathon), Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Thailand, Scenic Sailing Strait Of Malacca +6 more
Next: Nov 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 22, 2027
3 upcoming departures
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Next: Dec 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Dec 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Jan 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Apr 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Apr 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Mar 28, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Apr 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Bali (Benoa), Lombok, Komodo National Park (Rinca), Sail The Timor Sea +9 more
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Bali (Benoa), Lombok, Komodo National Park (Rinca), Sail The Timor Sea +11 more
Next: Nov 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +13 more
Next: Sep 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +12 more
Next: Sep 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Tokyo, Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait, Sapporo (Otaru), Sail the Okhotsk Sea +14 more
Next: May 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Tokyo, Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait, Sapporo (Otaru), Sail the Okhotsk Sea +13 more
Next: May 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Tokyo, Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait, Sapporo (Otaru), Sail the Okhotsk Sea +13 more
Next: Apr 25, 2029
1 upcoming departure
22 Nights
22-Night Alaska: Vancouver to Tokyo via Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan & Sitka
Ports of Call
Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +12 more
Next: Sep 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Mar 16, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Apr 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Mar 28, 2029
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Koh Samui (Nathon), Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Thailand, Scenic Sailing Strait Of Malacca +20 more
Next: Nov 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Koh Samui (Nathon), Scenic Sailing Gulf Of Thailand, Scenic Sailing Strait Of Malacca +20 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 14, 2029
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bali (Benoa), Lombok, Komodo National Park (Rinca), Sail The Timor Sea +23 more
Next: Nov 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bali (Benoa), Lombok, Komodo National Park (Rinca), Sail The Timor Sea +23 more
Next: Nov 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Dec 11, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +22 more
Next: Sep 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: May 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Apr 11, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +21 more
Next: Sep 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +50 more
Next: Sep 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Vancouver, British Columbia, Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Alaska, Sitka, Alaska +62 more
Next: Sep 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure