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92 days
4 countries
Ships: Viking Venus, Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises
Ship Viking Venus: 92 days · 91 nights·Ship Viking Orion: 94 days · 93 nights·4 countries
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per personJourney summary · at a glance
92 days, 91 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Auckland
- Day 2 - Auckland
- Day 3 - Rotorua (Tauranga)
- Day 4 - Napier
- Day 5 - Wellington
- Day 6 - Christchurch (Lyttleton)
- Day 7 - Dunedin (Port Chalmers)
- Day 8 - Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait
- Day 9 - Sail the Tasman Sea
- Day 10 - Tasmania (Hobart)
- Day 11 - Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait
- Day 12 - Melbourne
- Day 13 - Sail the Gippsland Coast
- Day 14 - Sydney
- Day 15 - Sydney
- Day 16 - Newcastle
- Day 17 - Sail the Australian Coast
- Day 18 - Brisbane
- Day 19 - Sail the Australian Coast
- Day 20 - Whitsunday Islands
- Day 21 - Townsville
- Day 22 - Cairns
- Day 23 - Sail the Coral Sea
- Day 24 - Thursday Island
- Day 25 - Sail the Arafura Sea
- Day 26 - Darwin
- Day 27 - Darwin
- Day 28 - Sail the Timor Sea
- Day 29 - Komodo National Park (Rinca)
- Day 30 - Lombok
- Day 31 - Bali (Benoa)
- Day 32 - Bali (Benoa)
- Day 33 - Java (Surabaya)
- Day 34 - Java (Semarang)
- Day 35 - Sail the Java Sea
- Day 36 - Singapore
- Day 37 - Singapore
- Day 38 - Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang)
- Day 39 - Scenic Sailing: Strait of Malacca
- Day 40 - Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Thailand
- Day 41 - Koh Samui (Nathon)
- Day 42 - Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
- Day 43 - Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
- Day 44 - Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
- Day 45 - Sihanoukville
- Day 46 - Sihanoukville
- Day 47 - Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Thailand
- Day 48 - Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 49 - Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 50 - Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 51 - Sail the South China Sea
- Day 52 - Hue (Chan May)
- Day 53 - Ha Long Bay
- Day 54 - Ha Long Bay
- Day 55 - Sail the South China Sea
- Day 56 - Hong Kong
- Day 57 - Hong Kong
- Day 58 - Hong Kong
- Day 59 - Sail the East China Sea
- Day 60 - Taipei (Keelung)
- Day 61 - Sail the East China Sea
- Day 62 - Nagasaki
- Day 63 - Kagoshima
- Day 64 - Beppu
- Day 65 - Hiroshima
- Day 66 - Hiroshima
- Day 67 - Osaka
- Day 68 - Shimizu
- Day 69 - Shimizu
- Day 70 - Tokyo
- Day 71 - Tokyo
- Day 72 - Tokyo
- Day 73 - Scenic Sailing: Tsugaro Strait
- Day 74 - Sapporo (Otaru)
- Day 75 - Sapporo (Otaru)
- Day 76 - Sail the Okhotsk Sea
- Day 77 - Sail the Okhotsk Sea
- Day 78 - Sail the North Pacific Ocean
- Day 79 - Sail the North Pacific Ocean
- Day 80 - Sail the North Pacific Ocean
- Day 81 - Cross the International Dateline (East)
- Day 82 - Sail the Bering Sea
- Day 83 - Scenic Sailing: Gulf of Alaska
- Day 84 - Kodiak
- Day 85 - Homer
- Day 86 - Seward
- Day 87 - Valdez
- Day 88 - Scenic Sailing: Hubbard Glacier
- Day 89 - Scenic Sailing: Glacier Bay
- Day 90 - Sitka
- Day 91 - Ketchikan
- Day 92 - Scenic Sailing: The Inside Passage
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The Viking Orion.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Viking Orion, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
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2018Launched
Launched in 2018, the Viking Orion offers an elegant and immersive cruising experience for 930 guests, combining Viking’s hallmark Scandinavian design with a distinct celestial theme. Named for the Orion constellation and honoring its godmother, NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, the ship brings a unique perspective to exploration, both worldly and astronomical.
Constructed by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, Viking Orion spans 228 meters and features 465 all-veranda staterooms, each offering a private balcony, king-size bed, and spa-style bathroom with heated floors. The ship’s interior blends natural textures, clean lines, and serene color palettes, reflecting Viking’s minimalist and sophisticated aesthetic.
One of the vessel’s standout features is the Explorers’ Dome, a high-tech planetarium that offers space-themed presentations and guided shows—an experience found on no other Viking ship. Guests can also enjoy regional dining at multiple venues, relax in the Nordic spa, or unwind at the infinity pool while sailing some of the most scenic coastlines in the world.
Viking Orion sails globally, with itineraries spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering cultural depth through expert-led shore excursions, overnight stays, and enrichment programs. It's a ship built for travelers seeking meaning, comfort, and a touch of the extraordinary.
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