# Viking Orion

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-10-09
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/viking-orion

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Size: Mid-size
- Market segment: Unknown
- Ship: Viking Orion
- Class: Unknown
- Region: Japan & Asia

A Viking ocean ship delivered in Ancona, Italy, in June 2018 and named in Livorno. She carries about 930 guests, and every stateroom has a balcony. She is about 47,800 GT, roughly 228 m long and reported to have 14 decks. A sister of Viking Sky, she entered service a year later. Features include the Aquavit Terrace, the Kitchen Table cooking classes, the Norwegian restaurant Mamsen's and the Nordic Spa. She carries more than twice as many guests as the expedition ship Viking Octantis (378).

- Adults-oriented
- Luxury-oriented
- Long itineraries

Checked: 2026-10-09

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/viking-orion/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 47,842 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 930 |
| Crew | 550 |
| Decks | 14 |
| Cabins | Unknown |
| Length | 227.076 m (745 ft) |
| Year built | 2018 |
| IMO number | 9796250 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 1 |
| Adults | 5 |
| Luxury | 4 |
| First-time cruisers | 3 |
| Entertainment | 2 |
| Dining | 4 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Port-focused travelers who like a calm ship
Those interested in food and culture
Travelers wanting a balcony in every stateroom

### Less suited to

Families traveling with children
Travelers seeking lively onboard entertainment

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese food | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese language support | Japanese-speaking staff and menus | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Dress code | Smart casual | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Power outlets | Unknown | Official | — | — | [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/) | Checked: 2026-10-09 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Veranda Stateroom (V) | Unknown | Unknown | 25.1 m² (270 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | Unknown |
| Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV) | Unknown | Unknown | 25.1 m² (270 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | Unknown |
| Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV) | Unknown | Unknown | 31.4 m² (338 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | Unknown |
| Penthouse Junior Suite (PS) | Unknown | Unknown | 37.6 m² (405 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Yes | Unknown |
| Explorer Suite (ES) | Unknown | Unknown | 56.8–72.3 m² (611–778 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | Unknown |
| Owner's Suite (OS) | Unknown | Unknown | 120.5 m² (1,297 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | Unknown |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | USD |
| Gratuities | Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. They are added automatically to your onboard account during the cruise, and at Guest Services you can change the amount or settle in cash. A separate service charge equivalent to 15% is automatically added to bar, beverage and deck service checks. It is customary to prepare cash separately for tips to local guides and drivers at ports of call. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Both 220V (European style) and 110V (US style) are provided in the cabin. |
| Formal nights | There are no formal nights. It is Viking's consistent policy that formal wear such as tuxedos and long dresses is not needed. |
| Medical facilities | Every ship has a medical center run by a medical partner company, with doctors and nurses on staff to handle sudden illness and emergencies. Consultations, treatment and medication are charged to your onboard account, and no specific fee schedule is published. |
| Bringing items onboard | Wine, champagne, beer and spirits can be brought on board at embarkation without limit. Alcohol purchased at ports of call can also be brought back and drunk on board. Drinking alcohol you have brought is unrestricted in your cabin, and in practice no corkage fee is charged even when drinking it in shared areas such as restaurants. |
| Mobile and connectivity | Regular land-based roaming is not available at sea. Depending on the sea area, satellite-based maritime roaming may connect, but it is not covered by regular international roaming plans and carries a risk of large bills. After departure, the usual precaution is to switch to airplane mode and use WhatsApp, FaceTime and the like over the free onboard Wi-Fi. |

- Japanese support: Staff: Partial / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-tipping-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisedirect.com](https://www.cruisedirect.com/faq/life-onboard/power-adapter-type/viking-cruises)
- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-smoking-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/can-i-bring-my-own-alcohol-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-ocean-cruises-have-medical-facilities-onboard)
- [vikandmedical.com](https://vikandmedical.com/viking-en/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-cruises-provide-phone-service-onboard)
- [vikingcareers.com](https://www.vikingcareers.com/eu/en/job/7290/JAPAN-Japanese-Speaking-Explorer-Staff)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-much-does-wifi-cost-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/viking-cruises-whats-included/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-dress-code-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-check-in-process-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-early-should-i-arrive-at-the-port-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruiseweb.com](https://cruiseweb.com/blog/whats-included-in-a-viking-ocean-cruise)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [smallshiptravel.com](https://www.smallshiptravel.com/blog/viking-ocean-cruises-review)
- [mundycruising.co.uk](https://www.mundycruising.co.uk/cruiselines/viking-ocean-cruises)
- [luxurytravelmag.com.au](https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/cruises/viking-cruises-thinking-persons-cruise)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Hong Kong to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-orion-14n-hong-kong-to-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)

- Region: Japan & Asia
- Itinerary: Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2027-04
- Ship: Viking Orion
- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Hong Kong → Yokohama
- Port: Hong Kong › Yokohama
- Cruise type: One way / 2
- Amount: From $14,099.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: none (unverified)

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Unknown |
| Drink package | Extra charge | House beer, house wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, and coffee and tea all day, are included in the base fare. If you want to enjoy premium brands and cocktails all day, there is the paid "Silver Spirits" beverage package (an additional charge per person per day, required for all guests sharing the cabin, 15% service charge included). (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Unknown | Free, unlimited Wi-Fi (satellite link) is included in the base fare in all cabins and all areas. There is no higher-tier plan at extra cost, and everyone can use multiple devices at the same time. However, high-volume use such as video streaming may be subject to speed reductions or usage limits. (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Unknown | $20.00/person/night (guideline; the amount can be changed or settled in cash at Guest Services) (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | Free self-service laundries (washers, dryers, irons, detergent supplied) available to all cabins are installed on multiple decks. In higher cabin categories, the paid finishing laundry and dry-cleaning services may be free. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Extra; varies by port (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-tipping-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisedirect.com](https://www.cruisedirect.com/faq/life-onboard/power-adapter-type/viking-cruises)
- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-smoking-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/can-i-bring-my-own-alcohol-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-ocean-cruises-have-medical-facilities-onboard)
- [vikandmedical.com](https://vikandmedical.com/viking-en/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-cruises-provide-phone-service-onboard)
- [vikingcareers.com](https://www.vikingcareers.com/eu/en/job/7290/JAPAN-Japanese-Speaking-Explorer-Staff)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-much-does-wifi-cost-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/viking-cruises-whats-included/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-dress-code-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-check-in-process-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-early-should-i-arrive-at-the-port-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruiseweb.com](https://cruiseweb.com/blog/whats-included-in-a-viking-ocean-cruise)
- [vikingcruises.com](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)
- [smallshiptravel.com](https://www.smallshiptravel.com/blog/viking-ocean-cruises-review)
- [mundycruising.co.uk](https://www.mundycruising.co.uk/cruiselines/viking-ocean-cruises)
- [luxurytravelmag.com.au](https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/cruises/viking-cruises-thinking-persons-cruise)

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Orion)
- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-tipping-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisedirect.com](https://www.cruisedirect.com/faq/life-onboard/power-adapter-type/viking-cruises)
- [cruisecheap.com](https://www.cruisecheap.com/cruise-lines/viking-oceans-smoking-policy.html)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/can-i-bring-my-own-alcohol-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-ocean-cruises-have-medical-facilities-onboard)
- [vikandmedical.com](https://vikandmedical.com/viking-en/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/does-viking-cruises-provide-phone-service-onboard)
- [vikingcareers.com](https://www.vikingcareers.com/eu/en/job/7290/JAPAN-Japanese-Speaking-Explorer-Staff)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-much-does-wifi-cost-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/viking-cruises-whats-included/)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-dress-code-on-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/what-is-the-check-in-process-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruisebite.com](https://www.cruisebite.com/blog/how-early-should-i-arrive-at-the-port-for-viking-ocean-cruises)
- [cruiseweb.com](https://cruiseweb.com/blog/whats-included-in-a-viking-ocean-cruise)
- [smallshiptravel.com](https://www.smallshiptravel.com/blog/viking-ocean-cruises-review)
- [mundycruising.co.uk](https://www.mundycruising.co.uk/cruiselines/viking-ocean-cruises)
- [luxurytravelmag.com.au](https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/cruises/viking-cruises-thinking-persons-cruise)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9796250)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9796250)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/viking-orion/scale)
- [14-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Hong Kong to Yokohama](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-orion-14n-hong-kong-to-tokyo-yokohama-osanbashi)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9796250)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9796250)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-10-09

[Official ship page](https://www.vikingcruises.com/)

Photo: Wikimedia Commons user / CC BY-SA 4.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VIKING_ORION_20190501_OSAKA_1.jpg

## Sources

- official: vikingcruises.com — https://www.vikingcruises.com/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Orion

Source: Wikipedia “[Viking Orion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_Orion)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))