Viking Orion
“The Longship with a planetarium, christened by a NASA astronaut.”
Viking Orion entered service in 2018, with a maiden commercial voyage from Barcelona on 19 June 2018, and was christened in June 2018 by NASA astronaut Anna Fisher. She carries 930 guests and is notable for an onboard planetarium, which sets her apart from her sister ships. She has sailed worldwide itineraries, including voyages in Asia and Australia and New Zealand.
An onboard planetarium and a space-themed christening by NASA astronaut Anna Fisher.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓The Restaurant — main dining room with open seating
- ✓Manfredi's Italian restaurant
- ✓The Chef's Table tasting-menu restaurant
- ✓World Café buffet and casual dining
- ✓Mamsen's Norwegian deli
- ✓Pool Grill and 24-hour room service
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Infinity Pool at the stern
- ✓Nordic Spa with sauna, steam room and snow grotto (included)
- ✓Aquavit Terrace for alfresco dining
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Sun decks and sports deck
- ✓Complimentary specialty coffee, tea and water
Entertainment
- ✓Explorers' Lounge for panoramic views and live music
- ✓The Theater — talks, shows and destination performances
- ✓Wintergarden with afternoon tea
- ✓The Living Room lounge and library
- ✓Resident historian talks and enrichment lectures
- ✓No casino, by design
Cabins
- ✓All staterooms have private verandas
- ✓Deluxe Veranda, Penthouse Veranda and Explorer Suite categories
- ✓Owner's Suites
- ✓Scandinavian-style design with heated bathroom floors
- ✓Accessible staterooms
- ✓No inside or oceanview-only cabins
Family & Kids
- ✓Adults only — guests must be 18 or older
- ✓No children's clubs or kids' pools
- ✓Quiet, grown-up atmosphere throughout
- ✓No casino and no loud pool-deck parties
- ✓Cultural enrichment instead of kids' programs
Video Tour
Viking Orion Full Ship Tour
- ✦Adults who want destination-focused cruising
- ✦Travelers who like an all-inclusive-style fare with shore excursions included
- ✦Couples and solo travelers wanting a quiet, small-ship feel
- ✦History, culture and food lovers
Families with children (guests must be 18 or older) and travelers wanting casinos, waterslides or big-ship nightlife.
From roughly $300 pp per night; recent 7-night voyages around $5,600–$6,600 pp (shore excursions, drinks with meals and Wi-Fi included)