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Viking Orion - Australia & New Zealand: Sydney to Auckland

14 Nights|9 Ports|4 Sea Days

Viking Orion's destination-focused 14-night crossing from Sydney to Auckland opens with an overnight under the Harbour Bridge and a Hobart call, then threads Fiordland's sounds and six New Zealand ports with an overnight in Wellington.

AdultsCulture EnthusiastsScenic CruisersLuxury TravelersAdults Only

Price Range

$$$$$

Ultra-Luxury

DepartureSydney, Australia
Dress CodeCountry Club Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiIncluded

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Viking Ocean Cruises before booking.

Ship Details — Viking Orion

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Year Built

2018

Tonnage

47,800 GT

Passengers

930

Crew

550

Decks

9

Class

Viking Ocean

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

The Spa (Thermal Suite Included)
Infinity Pool
Explorers Lounge
The Theater
World Café
The Restaurant
Manfredi's Italian
Aquavit Terrace
Library
Fitness Center
Wine Bar
Planetarium
Aft infinity pool
Main pool with retractable glass roof (Magrodome)
LivNordic Spa with snow grotto and thermal suite (complimentary)
Manfredi's Italian restaurant
The Chef's Table tasting menu
The Restaurant (main dining room)
World Cafe buffet
Mamsen's Norwegian deli
Star Theater
Explorers' Lounge
Explorers' Dome planetarium
Wintergarden afternoon tea venue

Cruise Highlights

Overnight in Sydney with time for the Opera House and Bridge Climb
Hobart call en route across the Tasman — rare on Sydney-Auckland crossings
Scenic cruising through Milford, Doubtful and Dusky Sounds
Overnight in Wellington for Te Papa and the city's craft-beer and coffee scene

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Viking Orion

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Viking Orion sailing. Based on 500 discussions.

Viking Orion is one of the more established ships in Viking's ocean fleet, sailing since 2018, and it carries a genuinely distinctive feature: the Explorers' Dome planetarium, a high-resolution domed theater that Orion was the first Viking ship to introduce. Beyond that signature, it delivers the classic Viking experience, a small, adults-only ship of roughly 930 guests with understated Scandinavian styling and an itinerary-driven, mature sensibility that appeals strongly to seasoned travelers who prefer enrichment over entertainment.

What People Love

  • Adults-only atmosphere with no guests under 18, giving a calm and mature onboard feel
  • Strong no-nickel-and-diming value with Wi-Fi, self-serve laundry, one shore excursion per port, and wine, beer and soda at lunch and dinner all included
  • Consistently friendly and efficient service that guests rate highly

Common Complaints

  • Shore excursions draw criticism, with included options seen as low value and optional ones overpriced
  • Main dining food can be bland or limited in variety, especially for dietary restrictions
  • As a smaller ship it has more noticeable motion than megaships in rough seas
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