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Overview
Specially designed to capture the heart of discovery, Viking Orion features several destination immersion experiences right from her beautiful decks down to the exotic ports-of-call.
Following the same pattern as her sister ships, you can expect the same level of comfort, state-of-the-art amenities, fully-furnished staterooms, abundance of extra perks and design pieces bringing her understated elegance to life.
Feel right at home in the Explore Suite, Penthouse Junior Suite, Penthouse Veranda, Deluxe Veranda or Veranda stateroom as the accommodation experience only varies by square foot.
Enjoy a rewarding and relaxing session under a Nordic culture-inspired snow grotto, be captivated by the stories, speeches, movies and performances showcasing various destinations in Viking’s Theater, and lounge by the main pool to soak up some sun during the day and watch your favorite movies under the stars at night.
Wherever your curiosity leads you, know that Viking Orion will pave the way.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Deck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2
Deck 1
Deck A
Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty resta...
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Deck 6Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restau...
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Deck 7Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restau...
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Deck 8Size including veranda: 405 sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 87 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restau...
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Deck 3Size including veranda: 757+ sq. ft. At 11:00 a.m. embarkation. At 11:00 a.m. priority stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior. 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty resta...
Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Vikin...
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Deck 3Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 3:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior. King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Luxury toiletries. Direct dial s...
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Deck 3Size including veranda: 270 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 3:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior. King-size Viking Explorer bed with luxury linens. Large flat-screen LCD TV. Luxury toiletries. Direct dial s...
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Deck 3Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Vikin...
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Deck 4Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Vikin...
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Deck 4Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Vikin...
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Deck 5Size including veranda: 270 sq ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 2:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior. 1 guaranteed priority reservations at each specialty restaurant (60 days prior to departure). King-size Vikin...
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Deck 4Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 1:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior. 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days p...
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Deck 5Size including veranda: 338 sq. ft. 11:00 a.m. embarkation. 1:00 p.m. stateroom access. Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior. 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each speciality restaurant (70 days p...
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Jun 14, 2015
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
Ship docked a few minutes from Effie's tower. This was a great central location for walking around Paris .
Pros: Great staff
Cons: None
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
Aug 8, 2018
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
What a truly wonderful vacation! The ship is well designed with many areas to enjoy. Staff was always pleasant and helpful. Highly organized staff so that boarding and leaving the ship was smooth and painless. Excursions were a pleasure despite the stifling European heat. Multiple dining options with a wide variety of well prepared food. Fabulous spa massage and a couple of visits to the spacious, immaculate gym. Overall this was such a wonderful experience I have difficulty finding anything to criticize. Anyone looking for a first class cruise experience should book a Viking cruise!
Pros: Beautiful Ship; Friendly, Attentive Staff; Many Varied Activities and Excursions; Excellent Food with Multiple Dining Options
Cons: Limited Storage in State Rooms; American Beer Selection; Limited Shade in Pool Area
Accommodations
4
Activities
4
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
Jan 30, 2019
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
We had a fabulous cruise on the Viking Orion in Australia and New Zealand. Most days we took advantage of the included tour in the morning, then went sightseeing/exploring on our own in the afternoon. Delectable food is always available on board, so we frequently returned to the ship for lunch, then started out again. Viking offers a free shuttle to town if the ship docks farther than easy walking distance, so that was a huge convenience. "Port talks" the evening before were helpful to give us an idea of what to do and see, and now, Viking provides a list of books to read prior to embarkation to make us knowledgeable about our destination, which makes the trip all the more meaningful.
Pros: outstanding food, beautiful cities, nice people, well organized (included) tours as well as options for additional tours
Cons: none
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
Jan 17, 2020
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
Would like to we visit the area again Maybe a little more time in some of the ports, they probably don't have complete control and are govern by the ports schedules
Pros: excellent crew, food, entertainment, relaxing venues, and spotless ship
Cons: none
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
Mar 7, 2020
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
Cruise was great. One free tour per tour was great. Service,food, friendliness of staff , size of ship & organization was great.
Pros: Service,Food, Organization,Friendliness of staff , size of ship
Cons: None
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
Feb 8, 2022
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Orion
The ship is beautiful and the staff is very attentive. The head chef is great about accommodating dietary needs. The specialty restaurants were very nice. Chef's Table rotated the menu every three days. Manifredi's restaurant had either a set menu or a variety of other menus. But it seemed to be the same foods and it got boring after a while. The buffet always had a good variety but again, the same things were frequently served. I would highly recommend this for older passengers who like a lot of sea days. Because this itinerary had so many sea days, Viking had numerous lecturers who gave a great variety of short lectures. There was also a craft specialist who gave lessons as well as a bridge card instructor. The included tours had a lot of walking on uneven surfaces which are not always easy for those walking with canes. And the optional tours were more for active passengers. Booking local tours separately would be a better option for those with limited mobility.
Pros: Strict Covid protocols (daily testing and health questionaire, daily temperature check, contact tracers). Comfortable staterooms, variety of dining options, included tours with a variety of optional tours.
Cons: Evening entertainment was limited to listening to a string duo, piano player or a show in the theater.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
4
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
4
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Orion
Yes
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