Viking Cruises

Viking Orion

Expand your horizons on Viking's award-winning luxury small ship - the Viking Orion. With 27 unique cruise itineraries around the world, each of her 930 passengers will experience understated elegance, modern Scandinavian design, verandas from every cabin and a ship engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports
SHIP TYPE
Mid-Size Cruise Ship
PASSENGERS
930
CREW
465
LAUNCHED
2018
REFURBISHED
N/A

Viking Orion Cruises View all Choose from 129 holidays cruising on board the Viking Orion

15 Days Sydney to Auckland

Operator: Viking

From 10,775
Save 1,156

11 Days Vancouver to Seward

Operator: Viking

From 8,521
Save 1,264

27 Days Bali to Hong Kong

Operator: Viking

From 20,587
Save 514

29 Days Sydney to Bangkok

Operator: Viking

From 21,577
Save 1,027

Viking Orion Reviews (7) 33 reviews of Viking Orion from past clients of Global Journeys

4.4
AVG. RATING 4.4 / 5
7 Reviews
5 Star
43%
4 Star
57%
3 Star
2 Star
1 Star
Wonderful Cruise Sydney to Auckland NZ     0 , QLD, Australia, Dec 2023
What an amazing experience! From the time we boarded the Viking Orion in Sydney to disembarking in Auckland our expectations were exceeded at every point. The staff were very friendly and accommodating - nothing was a problem. The entertainment was brilliant and the food terrific. What was very noticeable was the high standard of cleanliness that ...read more was maintained throughout the ship - it made us very confident that we would be unlikely to become ill because of some bug on the ship. Well done Viking - we have booked another cruise with you and Global Journeys.
Great to start in Anchorage     1 , QLD, Australia, Aug 2023
Thanks Jemma for everything to organise another great holiday for us. We really appreciated starting in Anchorage, and the 2 day pre-cruise extension was absolutely a great start. Marriott was well located and we loved the included orientation tour and then spending time exploring on our own. The transfer to the ship at Seward was very valuable as it's ...read more an awkward transfer if done independently. The cruise was good - but food was very American oriented - so lots of fried, fatty foods with not a lot of fresh - still - plenty to eat. Viking comfort and amenities were tops - as usual.

Stops we particularly liked were Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan. Haines was a disappointing stop as there's really nothing to do there and the "famed" Raptor Centre turned out to be a few sad bald eagles in very small cages and lots of stuffed wildlife specimens. Skagway would have been preferable. Wildlife sightings didn't happen - but the weather was perfect - so you can't have everything! Hubbard Glacier was also good - although a long day in fog to get to actually see the mammoth glacier! Finishing in Vancouver was great as it meant just one flight home - instead of the 2 to get to Anchorage and the reasonably long transit between which made for a very long start to the trip. Thanks Jemma - talk soon again...about our next travels!!
Fantastic experience     5 , Vic, Australia, Apr 2023
The Viking "Far Eastern Horizons" cruise was fantastic. The shore excursions were led by very experienced Japanese guides. The excursions gave us a snapshot look at some great Japanese cities- Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Osaka, Tokyo etc. and Taipei in Taiwan. The on board lectures given by historians on the history, culture and food of Japan were a wonderful ...read more adjunct for understanding our experience. The accommodation, food and entertainment on the ship were first class. Would thoroughly recommend this Viking experience. Attached a view of Mt. Fuji photographed from the dining room at breakfast!
First time Viking cruise     2 , VIC, Australia, Apr 2023
Georgie from Global Journey efficiently made the whole booking for such a long trip easy answering all our questions and making late changes stress free.
Viking Orion was a magnificent ship having everything included (except spa) made for a relaxing cruise. Crew were fantastic and food exceptional. Japan was wonderful with plenty of time to take ...read more in the culture and beauty. Scenery and wildlife in Alaska was spectacular although we were disappointed that 3 excursions were cancelled and some ports visits were short. The shuttle buses provided by Viking made it an ease to go downtown and we always got a warm welcome back! Crossing from Japan to Alaska, 7 days at sea was a bit long for us. Extension of Vancouver we would have been better to have done on our own. We made incredible friendships we would definitely cruise with Viking again and book with Georgie at Global Journeys. Big thanks 🌺
Japan, Taipei and Hong Kong     16 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2019
The quality of the Viking Orión was stunning. The food was excellent with good variety and choice. The crew were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The shore excursions were generally informative and interesting. Time on the ship went quickly due to the wide choice of entertainment, talks and topical information provided.
Five Star in every respect.   17 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
This cruise was wonderful. The scenery was spectacular. An included optional excursion was available at every port and the arrangements for these ran like clockwork. Additionally there were a number of optional trips for which there was a charge. The times for these could be booked online pre cruise and so your personal itinerary was created. The cruise ...read more catered for approximately 900 passengers and because the ship was extremely well designed with a variety of spaces you never ever felt "crowded".

We really enjoyed the high quality of the food and we especially liked being able to book into the fine dining "Chef's Table" or the Italian "Manfredi's restaurant" if we pleased (available to all at no extra charge). A real highlight for me was participating in a French cooking lesson with 11 others. It was run by one of the chefs on the cruise. We also appreciated the talks given by the resident historians and specialists on board.

We certainly would book another cruise with Viking - in fact we have already done so! Jemma at Global Journeys was excellent. She responded to any enquiries relating to the trip very promptly and ensured all paperwork was in place in a timely manner. Thank you Jemma.
Viking Orion Cruise,   34 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
Almost new ship, with very good Penthouse suite, plenty of storage, great bathroom. Destinations were the attraction to book, and very good also, but August September 2018 very hot, especially in Egypt and Jordan, the worry of heat leading to our non-appearance for the Petra excursion. August & September proved to be a bad time for such a cruise and ...read more its excursions. Excellent on-board lectures/lecturers. Food OK, but a little below our expectations. Evening entertainment limited. All staff terrific.

Life on Board Viking Orion What can you expect when cruising on board Viking Orion

Viking Orion
Viking Orion

Launched in 2018, the Viking Orion is an all-veranda ship, part of a fleet of award winning, state of the art ships incorporating all the comforts & luxuries you would expect from Viking. Read more

The Thinking Person's Cruise
The Thinking Person's Cruise

Viking are destination experts. With no casinos or children on board, you can be assured that the focus is firmly on enrichment and education. Read more

And Relax
And Relax

After a day of exploration or just to enhance the relaxation of a day at sea, the on-board Spa will leave you feeling recharged and revitalized. Read more

Destination Focused Dining
Destination Focused Dining

Viking offer eight on board dining options. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available with lunch and dinner at no additional charge of fee. Read more

All Inclusive
All Inclusive

Viking proudly includes all that you need and nothing you do not. A variety of features and services valued at $200 per person per day are standard inclusions in your cruise. Read more

Onshore Experiences
Onshore Experiences

Viking include one complimentary shore excursion in every port of call. Enjoy exclusive entry to cultural treasures and seldom-seen collections around the world. Read more

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Deck Plans

Ship Profile
Deck 1
Deck 2
DV6
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
DV1
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
V2
Veranda Stateroom
V1
Veranda Stateroom
ES3
Explorer Suite
Deck 3
DV5
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
DV4
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
DV1
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
PV3
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
ES1
Explorer Suite
ES2
Explorer Suite
Deck 4
DV3
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
DV2
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
DV1
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
PV2
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
PV1
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
ES1
Explorer Suite
ES2
Explorer Suite
Deck 5
DV2
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
PV1
Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
ES2
Explorer Suite
PS3
Penthouse Junior Suite
Deck 6
DV1
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
OS
Owners Suite
PS2
Penthouse Junior Suite
Deck 7
DV1
Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
PS1
Penthouse Junior Suite
Deck 8
Deck 9

Cabins

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 AM embarkation & 3:00 PM stateroom access. Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure. King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Large private bathroom with premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers.

Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks. 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV, Free Wi-Fi, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service.

Balcony

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 AM embarkation & 3:00 PM stateroom access. Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure. King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Large private bathroom with premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers.

Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks. 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV, Free Wi-Fi, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service.

Balcony

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft. 11:00 AM embarkation & 1:00 PM stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure. 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure. Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to departure.

Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services. Welcome bottle of champagne. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Suite

Penthouse Junior Suite

Size including private veranda: 405 sq ft. 11:00 AM embarkation & 11:00 AM priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior to departure. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 80 days prior to departure. Priority booking of spa treatments: 80 days prior to departure.

Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services. Welcome bottle of champagne. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Suite

Explorer Suite

Size including private veranda: 757 to 1,163 sq ft (Room size and layouts vary based on ship location). 11:00 AM embarkation & 11:00 AM priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior to departure. Priority booking of spa treatments: 90 days prior to departure.

Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services. Welcome bottle of champagne. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests.

Suite

Owners Suite

Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite). 11:00 AM embarkation & 11:00 AM priority stateroom access. First opportunity to reserve shore excursions: 107 days prior to departure. 4 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 100 days prior to departure. Priority booking of spa treatments: 100 days prior to departure.

Spacious, well-appointed living room. Separate dining area that seats 6 guests. Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen. Ocean-view dry sauna. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800). Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request. Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability).

Viking Orion Cruise Schedule All 129 cruise sailings by departure date on board Viking Orion

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Tuesday
23 Apr 2024
22 North Pacific Passage Tokyo to Vancouver 14,995
Tuesday
14 May 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 11,595
Friday
24 May 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 11,595
Monday
03 Jun 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 27,395
Thursday
13 Jun 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 12,195
Sunday
23 Jun 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 19,995
Wednesday
03 Jul 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 12,095
Tuesday
23 Jul 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 11,795
Friday
02 Aug 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 14,295
Monday
12 Aug 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 12,095
Sunday
01 Sep 2024
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 11,995
Wednesday
11 Sep 2024
38 Far East & Alaska Vancouver to Hong Kong 82,795
Wednesday
11 Sep 2024
24 North Pacific Passage Vancouver to Tokyo 13,995
Friday
04 Oct 2024
15 Far Eastern Horizons Tokyo to Hong Kong 41,395
Friday
04 Oct 2024
29 Southeast Asia Horizons Tokyo to Bangkok 75,295
Friday
18 Oct 2024
27 Southeast Asia Hong Kong to Bali 34,795
Friday
18 Oct 2024
15 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Hong Kong to Bangkok 11,995
Friday
01 Nov 2024
13 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Bangkok to Bali 11,495
Friday
01 Nov 2024
29 South Pacific Sojourn Bangkok to Sydney 25,695
Wednesday
13 Nov 2024
17 Komodo & the Australian Coast Bali to Sydney 13,495
Friday
29 Nov 2024
15 Australia & New Zealand Sydney to Auckland 16,595
Friday
13 Dec 2024
15 Australia & New Zealand Auckland to Sydney 11,095
Friday
27 Dec 2024
15 Australia & New Zealand Sydney to Auckland 12,195
Friday
10 Jan 2025
15 Australia & New Zealand Auckland to Sydney 12,595
Friday
24 Jan 2025
15 Australia & New Zealand Sydney to Auckland 12,995
Friday
07 Feb 2025
15 Australia & New Zealand Auckland to Sydney 12,995
Friday
21 Feb 2025
15 Australia & New Zealand Sydney to Auckland 13,095
Friday
07 Mar 2025
15 Australia & New Zealand Auckland to Sydney 13,095
Friday
07 Mar 2025
31 Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia Auckland to Bali 25,595
Friday
21 Mar 2025
17 Komodo & the Australian Coast Sydney to Bali 12,995
Friday
21 Mar 2025
29 South Pacific Sojourn Sydney to Bangkok 23,495
Sunday
06 Apr 2025
13 Bangkok, Bali & Beyond Bali to Bangkok 10,295
Sunday
06 Apr 2025
27 Southeast Asia Bali to Hong Kong 21,695
Friday
18 Apr 2025
15 Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Bangkok to Hong Kong 11,995
Friday
02 May 2025
36 Far East & Alaska Hong Kong to Vancouver 28,695
Friday
16 May 2025
22 North Pacific Passage Tokyo to Vancouver 14,995
Friday
06 Jun 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 10,395
Monday
16 Jun 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 10,495
Thursday
26 Jun 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 10,495
Sunday
06 Jul 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 10,495
Wednesday
16 Jul 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 10,495
Saturday
26 Jul 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 10,495
Tuesday
05 Aug 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 10,495
Friday
15 Aug 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 10,495
Monday
25 Aug 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Vancouver to Seward 10,395
Thursday
04 Sep 2025
11 Alaska & the Inside Passage Seward to Vancouver 10,095
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
80 Australia, Asia & Alaska Vancouver to Sydney 57,795
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
38 Far East & Alaska Vancouver to Hong Kong 26,295
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
94 Grand Pacific Explorer Vancouver to Auckland 67,795
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
24 North Pacific Passage Vancouver to Tokyo 11,995
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Viking Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.