Viking Orion

Viking Orion current position

Viking Orion current location is at South Pacific Ocean (coordinates -40.64408 S / 176.65310 E) cruising at speed of 18.3 kn (34 km/h | 21 mph) en route to Napier. The AIS position was reported 26 minutes ago.

All Itineraries Current Position

Current itinerary of Viking Orion

Viking Orion current cruise is 93 days, one-way from Vancouver to Auckland. The itinerary starts on 11 Sep, 2024 and ends on 13 Dec, 2024.

Date / TimePort
11 Sep    Departing from Vancouver, BC Canada hotels
13 Sep    Ketchikan, Revillagigedo Island Alaska
14 Sep    Sitka, Baranof Island Alaska
15 Sep    Glacier Bay, Alaska
16 Sep    Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
17 Sep    Valdez, Alaska
18 Sep    Seward, Alaska
19 Sep    Kodiak Island, Alaska
21 Sep    Dutch Harbor Unalaska, Alaska
30 Sep - 01 Oct    Sapporo-Otaru, Japan Shiribeshi
03 Oct - 05 Oct    Tokyo, Japan
06 Oct - 07 Oct    Shimizu, Japan Shizuoka
08 Oct    Kobe-Osaka, Kyoto, Japan
09 Oct - 10 Oct    Hiroshima City, Japan Hiroshima
11 Oct    Beppu, Japan Oita
12 Oct    Kagoshima City, Japan Kagoshima
13 Oct    Nagasaki City, Japan Nagasaki
15 Oct    Keelung, Taipei City, Taiwan China
17 Oct - 19 Oct    Hong Kong, China
21 Oct - 22 Oct    Halong Bay, Vietnam, Ha Long City
23 Oct    Da Nang, Hue City, Vietnam
25 Oct - 27 Oct    Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
29 Oct - 30 Oct    Sihanoukville, Cambodia
31 Oct - 02 Nov    Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Thailand
05 Nov    Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Selangor
06 Nov    Singapore
08 Nov - 09 Nov    Jakarta, Java Indonesia
10 Nov    Semarang, Java Indonesia
11 Nov    Surabaya, Java Indonesia
12 Nov - 13 Nov    Benoa, Bali Indonesia
14 Nov    Lembar, Lombok Indonesia
15 Nov    Pulau Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia
17 Nov - 18 Nov    Darwin, NT Australia
20 Nov    Thursday Island, Queensland Australia
22 Nov    Cairns, Queensland Australia
23 Nov    Townsville QLD, Queensland Australia
24 Nov    Hamilton Island QLD, Queensland Australia
26 Nov    Brisbane, Queensland Australia
28 Nov    Newcastle NSW, NSW Australia
29 Nov - 30 Nov    Sydney, NSW Australia
02 Dec    Melbourne, Victoria Australia
04 Dec    Hobart, Tasmania Australia
07 Dec    Dunedin, Port Chalmers, New Zealand
08 Dec    Lyttelton-Christchurch, New Zealand
09 Dec    Wellington, New Zealand
10 Dec    Napier, New Zealand
11 Dec    Tauranga, Rotorua, New Zealand
13 Dec    Arriving in Auckland, New Zealand hotels

Specifications of Viking Orion

Year of build2018  /  Age: 6
Flag state Norway
BuilderFincantieri (Ancona, Italy)
ClassViking Ocean
Building costEUR 340 million (USD 400 million)
Engines (power)MAN B&W (23.52 MW / 31541 hp)
Speed20 kn / 37 km/h / 23 mph
Length (LOA)228 m / 748 ft
Beam (width)29 m / 95 ft
Gross Tonnage47861 gt
Passengers928
Crew465
Passengers-to-space ratio52
Decks10
Cabins464
Decks with cabins6
Sister-shipsViking OCEAN fleet
Christened byAnna Lee Fisher
OwnerViking Cruises Ltd
OperatorViking Ocean Cruises (USA)

Viking Orion Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Sep 11 93 days, one-way from Vancouver to Auckland Vancouver
2024 Nov 13 30 days, one-way from Benoa to Auckland Benoa $24898
2024 Nov 29 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney
2024 Dec 13 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $6699
2024 Dec 27 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney $7699
2025 Jan 10 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $8299
2025 Jan 24 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney $8299
2025 Feb 07 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $8799
2025 Feb 21 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney $8799
2025 Mar 07 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland
2025 Mar 07 30 days, one-way from Auckland to Benoa Auckland $25898
2025 Mar 07 91 days, one-way from Auckland to Vancouver Auckland
2025 Mar 21 16 days, one-way from Sydney to Benoa Sydney $7999
2025 Mar 21 28 days, one-way from Sydney to Laem Chabang Sydney $21498
2025 Mar 21 77 days, one-way from Sydney to Vancouver Sydney $63095
2025 Apr 06 12 days, one-way from Benoa to Laem Chabang Benoa $6399
2025 Apr 06 26 days, one-way from Benoa to Hong Kong Benoa $13698
2025 Apr 18 14 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Hong Kong Laem Chabang $7099
2025 Apr 18 28 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Tokyo Laem Chabang $17598
2025 May 02 14 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Tokyo Hong Kong $9799
2025 May 02 35 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Vancouver Hong Kong $18198
2025 May 16 21 days, one-way from Tokyo to Vancouver Tokyo $7999
2025 Jun 06 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $7399
2025 Jun 16 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $6399
2025 Jun 26 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5999
2025 Jul 06 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $6099
2025 Jul 16 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $6599
2025 Jul 26 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $5999
2025 Aug 05 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5999
2025 Aug 15 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $6099
2025 Aug 25 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $6099
2025 Sep 04 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $7199
2025 Sep 14 23 days, one-way from Vancouver to Tokyo Vancouver $7499
2025 Sep 14 37 days, one-way from Vancouver to Hong Kong Vancouver $16798
2025 Sep 14 79 days, one-way from Vancouver to Sydney Vancouver $36495
2025 Sep 14 93 days, one-way from Vancouver to Auckland Vancouver $43394
2025 Oct 07 14 days, one-way from Tokyo to Hong Kong Tokyo $9799
2025 Oct 07 28 days, one-way from Tokyo to Laem Chabang Tokyo $16298
2025 Oct 21 14 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Laem Chabang Hong Kong $6499
2025 Oct 21 26 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Benoa Hong Kong $12498
2025 Nov 04 12 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Benoa Laem Chabang $5999
2025 Nov 04 28 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Sydney Laem Chabang $13498
2025 Nov 16 16 days, one-way from Benoa to Sydney Benoa $7499
2025 Nov 16 30 days, one-way from Benoa to Auckland Benoa $15198
2025 Dec 02 14 days, one-way from Sydney to Auckland Sydney $7399
2025 Dec 16 14 days, one-way from Auckland to Sydney Auckland $6099
2025 Dec 30 31 days, round-trip Grand Australia Circumnavigation Sydney $13999
2026 Mar 30 16 days, one-way from Sydney to Benoa Sydney $7099
2026 Mar 30 28 days, one-way from Sydney to Laem Chabang Sydney $12698
2026 Mar 30 77 days, one-way from Sydney to Vancouver Sydney
2026 Apr 15 12 days, one-way from Benoa to Laem Chabang Benoa $5299
2026 Apr 15 26 days, one-way from Benoa to Hong Kong Benoa $12698
2026 Apr 27 14 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Hong Kong Laem Chabang $6999
2026 Apr 27 28 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Tokyo Laem Chabang $16998
2026 May 11 14 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Tokyo Hong Kong $10099
2026 May 11 35 days, one-way from Hong Kong to Vancouver Hong Kong
2026 May 25 21 days, one-way from Tokyo to Vancouver Tokyo $7999
2026 Jun 15 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5399
2026 Jun 25 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $5399
2026 Jul 05 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5399
2026 Jul 15 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $5399
2026 Jul 25 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5399
2026 Aug 04 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $5399
2026 Aug 14 10 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward Vancouver $5399
2026 Aug 24 10 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver Seward $4999

Viking Orion Review

Review of Viking Orion

The 2018-built MS Viking Orion cruise ship (fka "Viking Spirit") is the 5th in a series of identical vessels built for Viking Ocean Cruises. Viking OCEAN's current plans are for a fleet of 16 sisterships, all of which are Fincantieri-built and Norway-flagged.

The vessel (IMO number 9796250) is currently Norway-flagged (MMSI 257034130) and registered in Bergen.

History - construction and ownership

The 930-passenger ship Viking Orion offers destination-oriented cruising experience, with few at-sea days, long in-ports days and more exciting overnights in key spots. Ship's features include complimentary Wi-Fi, free shore excursions, wine and beer with no charge at dinner and lunch.

Viking Orion cruise ship (VIKING OCEAN)

Each of the Viking Ocean ships offers many ticket price-inclusive / complimentary amenities and services, such as all shore excursions, transfers, Wi-Fi, wine and beer (at lunches and dinners), access to Nordic Spa (steam room, thalassotherapy pool, hot tub, snow room / grotto, sauna, cold plunge pool). The infinity pool (resistance swimming pool located aft on Deck 7 / at the ship's stern) is another unique and complimentary facility.

All Viking Ocean liners were built according to the latest maritime navigation regulations and equipped with latest marine safety systems, including "safe return to port". The ships also implement some of the maritime industry's latest technologies, including energy-saving hybrid engines (diesel generators and gas turbines), optimized hulls and bulbous bows for max fuel efficiency. Ship design also features the common for Viking River Cruises longships solar panels (installed on the Magradome pool cover) additionally minimizing the vessel's exhaust pollution.

Decks and Cabins

Viking Orion staterooms (465 total) include 47x Suites, 32x Penthouses and 386x Veranda/Balcony cabins in 18 grades.

All passenger cabins are balconied and offer all the industry's modern amenities and services, including King-size beds ("Viking Explorer", deluxe mattresses and linens, Cashmere blankets), en suite bathroom (heated floor, heated mirror, glass-door shower, hairdryer, premium bath products and toiletries /by Freyja, bathrobes, slippers, towel warmers), seating area (sofa, coffee table, vanity desk with chair, wardrobe, full-length mirror with mini lights), satellite phone, smart HDTV (3D, Infotainment / interactive TV system for Internet access, room service ordering, movies-on-demand, live webcams views, Viking Cruises channel for news, enrichment lectures and port talks), in-room binoculars, electronic safe box, individual air-conditioning, coffee machine, mini-bar (replenished daily with bottled water, soft drinks, snacks).

The boat has 10 decks, of which 6 are with passenger cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Viking Orion offers the following dining venues: Restaurant (dining room), buffets (Viking Deli, World Cafe), Aquavit Terrace (alfresco), specialty (Italian Grill, Chef's Table), Private Dining (2 rooms). Viking Orion deals are inclusive of shore excursions, complimentary alcohol (wine and beer at lunch and dinner) and Wi-Fi.

Viking Ocean cruise ship (aerial)

Viking OCEAN's Orion ship has as signature facilities two swimming pools (Main Pool and Aft Infinity Pool), a covered pool deck (with Jacuzzi, Bar & Grill), Viking Living Room (Atrium Lobby Lounge), two Cinemas, a modern wellness complex (Spa & Fitness Center, Beauty Salon), Wintergarden (poolside area), Aquavit Terrace (aft outdoor bar lounge with Infinity Pool and Hot Tub), Piano Bar Lounge (Torshavn), dedicated sports deck (deck 9/with a Walking Track and Outdoor Gym/Yoga area), Theatre Lounge & Bar, Lobby Bar, various shops and brand boutiques.

The walk-around Lanai/Promenade Deck fully encircles the boat (deck 2). The two-deck Explorer's Lounge has a huge bow-facing observation area which is a unique feature that lots of modern cruise vessels lack. Many of the ship's features reflect a boutique hotel feel.

All Viking Ocean ships have an onboard "snow room". Viking's "Snow Grotto" is a spa retreat with powdery snow falling down from the ceiling. The experience (touted beneficial to the body's blood circulation) includes heating in a sauna (steam bath), then walking into this small room fitted with benches and with dark stone walls illuminated by blue light. The snow on the floor is kept at sub-freezing temperatures. This Arctic-themed facility is part of the ship's thermal suite (within the spa complex). This relaxation area has also 1 hot tub, sauna room, heated ceramic loungers, therapeutic showers, salt-water thermal pool. Snow Grotto access is complimentary to all passengers.

The Dome planetarium

MS Viking Orion is the world's 2nd ship (after Cunard's liner RMS Queen Mary 2) with an onboard planetarium. Viking OCEAN's other ship with a planetarium is Viking Jupiter.

Named "Explorers' Dome", this theatre-like venue is circular, with capacity 26 seats and located forward on Deck 8, facing Explorers Lounge. It uses the latest video projecting technology to show constellations and other space-related 3D videos on its domed roof.

  • Resolution quality is 7K HD. Dome's equipment includes 5x laser-beam projectors and studio-quality speakers with 2D and 3D sound options.
  • Signature shows offered here is "Journey to Space" (space travel history-themed) and "Under the Arctic Sky" (northern lights-themed). The Dome and its programming are complimentary. 3D glasses are provided, also complimentary.
  • The ship's resident astronomer (in addition to its resident historian) leads 2 lectures per cruise, themed on current sky events and also on themes determined by passengers preference.
  • In 2018, Viking Cruises partnered with the US-based company "Evans and Sutherland" - developer of advanced computer graphics for digital planetariums and cinemas, and distributor of the world's largest database (library) of full-dome shows. The company also provides access to live feeds, including from the International Space Station and current space missions.

The cruise liner also has a portable telescope (electronically stabilized) that provides live night sky views projected at The Dome. The telescope is generally fixed, located on either side (forward) on Deck 9. Ship's astronomer organizes there outdoor stargazing sessions.

Itineraries

Viking Orion itinerary program includes an Around the World cruise and Alaskan cruises (during summer).

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in summer 2021, Viking Ocean restarted passenger shipping operations with Viking Venus ("England's Scenic Shores" UK coastal itinerary roundtrip from Liverpool and Portsmouth/since May 22), Viking Sky ("Iceland's Natural Beauty" 8-day itinerary roundtrip from homeport Reykjavik/since June 26) and Viking Orion ("Bermuda Escape" 8-day itinerary roundtrip from homeport Hamilton/since June 15). All these voyages were open for booking to UK residents only.

All Viking OCEAN ships offer destination-rich itineraries featured with the brand's new "small ship cruise" tour and onboard experience. Compared to similar class vessels operated by other companies, Viking OCEAN's itineraries feature fewer sea days and longer port days, with a lot of overnight port stays.

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The vessel (Fincantieri Ancona yard/hull number 6253) has volume 47861 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 4798 tons, max draught 6,3 m. The powerplant is based on MAN marine diesel engines (model 12V32/9L32/44) with combined output 23,52 MW (22000 hp). The registered shipowner is VIKING OCEAN CRUISES SHIP V (previously SEA 33 LEASING CO LTD), while the registered manager is VIKING OCEAN CRUISES LTD.

Viking OCEAN offers destination-rich itineraries featured with the line's new "small ship cruise" tour and onboard experience. Compared to similar class ships operated by other lines, Viking Ocean itineraries feature fewer sea days and longer port days, with much overnight ports' stays.

Among the vessel’s innovative marine technologies are its energy-saving hybrid engines, top-deck solar panels, pollution-minimizing exhaust system. This ship also uses seawater as a lubricant for its propeller shaft bearings. This technology lowers the vessel’s maintenance costs and also the risk of pollution. Replacing the biodegradable oils, the water is being directly discharged into the ocean.

Viking OCEAN ships represent a "smaller ship" concept. The relatively shallow draft (21 ft / 6,3 m), design (hull and superstructure) and technology allow the ship to directly access even small ports. The ship's smaller size also guarantees an easy and faster passenger embarkation/debarkation process. Another unique feature for the "affordable luxury" ocean cruising market is that regardless of cabin categories, all Viking Ocean deals are price-inclusive of the shore excursions in all ports in the cruise ship itinerary.

All passenger cabins are with a private veranda, and ~1/5th larger than average standard staterooms on the ocean cruising market. An interesting feature of the ship is the dining room. This venue could be transformed into an outdoor casual dining place thanks to its floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.

For Viking OCEAN ships' interiors were contracted SMC Design (London-based interior design company) and Rottet Studios (LA-based hotel design company). Viking Cruises deals (on all river and ocean ships) are inclusive of shore excursions (land tours), onboard entertainment and dining (including at specialty restaurants), drinks and alcohol (beer, wine /at lunch and dinner), 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi.

On February 15, 2017, at the Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona Italy was held the official keel-laying ceremony that started the ship's construction. During the ceremony, a 280-ton block (length 11 m, width 29 m) was lifted by a crane and put into place. On October 4, 2017, Viking Ocean announced the name of its 5th ship (formerly "Viking Spirit") - "MV Viking Orion". Boat's namesake is the Lindblad-owned ship National Geographic Orion (launched in 2003).

Viking Orion cruise ship (VIKING OCEAN)

Fincantieri delivered the boat on June 7, 2018, in Ancona. The christening ceremony was on June 14 in Livorno. Ship's godmother is Anna Lee Fisher - former NASA astronaut, chemist, an emergency physician. The naming ceremony was attended by Torstein Hagen (Chairman) and Karine Hagen (Senior Vice President) of Viking Cruises. The event featured a display of Orion mythology, live performances by Swedish musicians, a man flying a jetpack around the ship, fireworks show.

As of June 2018, Viking Orion (yard/hull number 6253) was Fincantieri's 84 cruise ships (built 1990-2018).

Inaugural itineraries 2018-2019

Viking Orion's "Inaugural Cruise" itinerary was scheduled for July 08, 2018 (7-days Mediterranean / Rome to Barcelona). The following tables show all maiden voyages and world cruises (2018 and 2019) as ports of call (sequences, arrival / departure dates).

6 nights / 7 days "Inaugural cruise " (2018 maiden voyage) from Rome-Civitavecchia to Barcelona (prices started from USD 3600 pp)

Date / TimePort
08 JulDeparting from Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy
09 Jul - 10 JulLivorno-Florence, Italy
11 JulMonte Carlo, Monaco
12 JulSaint-Tropez, France
13 JulMarseille, France
14 JulArriving in Barcelona, Spain

6 nights / 7 days repositioning from Rome to Venice (from USD 3600 pp)

Date / TimePort
05 AugDeparting from Civitavecchia-Rome
06 AugNaples, Italy
07 AugMessina-Taormina, Sicily Italy
08 AugCrotone, Italy
09 AugBari, Italy
10 AugSibenik, Croatia
11 AugArriving in Venice, Italy

7 nights / 8 days repositioning from Venice to Athens (from USD 3600 pp)

Date / TimePort
13 AugDeparting from Venice
14 AugSplit, Croatia
15 AugDubrovnik, Croatia
16 AugKotor, Montenegro
17 AugCorfu Island, Greece
18 AugKatakolon-Olympia, Greece
19 AugArriving in Piraeus-Athens, Greece

62 nights / 63 days "World Cruise 2018" from Europe to Asia (Athens-Piraeus to Tianjin China / prices started from USD 24800 pp)

Date / TimePort
20 AugDeparting from Piraeus-Athens
22 Aug - 23 AugHaifa-Tel Aviv, Israel
24 AugPort Said, Egypt
26 AugSafaga, Egypt
27 AugSharm El Sheikh, Egypt
28 AugAqaba-Petra, Jordan
02 SepSalalah, Oman
04 SepMuscat, Oman
07 Sep - 09 SepMumbai-Bombay, India
10 SepMormugao-Goa, India
12 Sep - 13 SepColombo, Sri Lanka
17 SepGeorgetown, Penang Island Malaysia
18 SepKlang-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
19 SepSingapore
21 SepKoh Samui Island, Thailand
22 Sep - 24 SepLaem Chabang-Bangkok, Thailand
25 Sep - 26 SepSihanoukville, Cambodia
28 Sep - 30 SepSaigon, Vietnam
02 OctDa Nang, Vietnam
04 OctHalong Bay, Vietnam
05 OctHaikou, China
06 Oct - 08 OctHong Kong, China
09 OctXiamen, China
10 Oct - 11 OctIshigaki Island, Okinawa (Naha) Japan
13 Oct - 14 OctShanghai, China
16 Oct - 17 OctIncheon-Seoul, Korea
18 OctQingdao, China
19 OctDalian, China
20 OctArriving in Tianjin, China

13 nights / 14 days Inaugural cruise from China (Tianjin to Hong Kong), prices started from USD 5800 pp.

Date / TimePort
22 OctDeparting from Tianjin, China
23 OctDalian, China
24 OctQingdao, China
25 Oct - 26 OctIncheon-Seoul, South Korea
28 Oct - 29 OctShanghai, China
31 Oct - 01 NovKeelung-Taipei, Taiwan China
02 NovXiamen, China
03 NovArriving in Hong Kong, China

28 nights / 29 days repositioning from Asia to Australia (Laem Chabang / Bangkok to Sydney) - prices started from USD 9100 pp

Date / TimePort
19 NovDeparting from Laem Chabang-Bangkok, Thailand
22 NovKlang-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
23 NovSingapore
25 Nov - 26 NovJakarta, Java Indonesia
27 NovSemarang, Java Indonesia
28 NovSurabaya, Java Indonesia
29 Nov - 30 NovBenoa, Bali Indonesia
01 DecLembar, Lombok Indonesia
02 DecKomodo Island, Indonesia
04 Dec - 05 DecDarwin, NT Australia
07 DecThursday Island, Queensland Australia
09 DecCairns, Queensland Australia
10 DecTownsville, Queensland Australia
11 DecHamilton Island, Queensland Australia
13 DecBrisbane, Queensland Australia
15 DecNewcastle, NSW Australia
16 DecArriving in Sydney, NSW Australia

13 nights / 14 days Inaugural cruise from Australia to New Zealand (Sydney to Auckland) - prices started from USD 6000 pp.

Date / TimePort
17 DecDeparting from Sydney, NSW Australia
19 DecMelbourne, Victoria Australia
21 DecHobart, Tasmania
24 DecPort Chalmers-Dunedin, New Zealand
25 DecLyttelton-Christchurch, New Zealand
26 DecWellington, New Zealand
27 DecNapier, New Zealand
28 DecTauranga-Rotorua, New Zealand
29 DecArriving in Auckland, New Zealand

Godspeed!