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Viking Sun

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

Live Position ● 48 minutes ago

Heading to: GRCFU
9.1 knots Under Way Using Engine

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

About Viking Sun

Viking Yi Dun is a compact, all-veranda ocean ship originally delivered as Viking Sun in September 2017. After operating in China as Zhao Shang Yi Dun, the vessel returned to the Viking brand and Norwegian registry in 2026. The Star-class ship carries 930 guests in 465 staterooms and emphasizes destination-focused travel, Scandinavian design, open-air dining, cultural enrichment and a quieter adult-oriented atmosphere rather than casinos or large family attractions.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking Ocean Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Ancona, Italy
Registry / flag
Norway
Call sign
LADM9
IMO number
9725433
MMSI
258234000
Draft
6.5 m
Previous names
Zhao Shang Yi Dun (2021–2026); Viking Sun (original name, 2017–2021)

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Small-ship scale, all-veranda accommodations, Scandinavian-inspired public spaces, a three-deck atrium, Explorers’ Lounge, panoramic ocean views and a stern infinity pool.

Dining

Dining venues include The Restaurant, World Café, Mamsen’s Scandinavian deli, Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant, Chef’s Table, Aquavit Terrace and the Pool Grill, with regional influences and outdoor seating options.

Entertainment

The ship offers destination-focused lectures, cultural programming, live performances in The Star Theater, cinema facilities, a library and panoramic lounges rather than casino-centered entertainment.

Staterooms & suites

The ship has 465 staterooms, all with private verandas, including Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Penthouse Junior Suite, Explorer Suite and Owner’s Suite categories.

For families

Viking Ocean ships are designed for adults and do not provide children’s clubs or dedicated family entertainment; children under 18 are generally not accommodated.

Pools, spa & wellness

The Nordic Spa includes Scandinavian-inspired thermal facilities, while the ship also provides pools, hot tubs, a fitness area, a sports deck and a promenade deck.

Accessibility

The deck plans show elevators, a medical center and accessible circulation through the principal public areas. Guests with specific mobility or medical requirements should confirm suitable staterooms and arrangements directly with Viking.

Environmental features

The vessel uses a diesel-electric propulsion arrangement and was designed with energy-efficient hull, propeller and rudder systems, heat-recovery equipment and Safe Return to Port safety standards.

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