Viking Ocean Cruises·Viking Orion

Viking Orion - Far Eastern Horizons: Tokyo to Hong Kong

14 Nights|9 Ports|4 Sea Days

Viking Orion's flagship Asia crossing links three great East Asian cities - overnights in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong - via Japan's Inland Sea, the hot springs of Beppu and the WWII memorials of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Culture EnthusiastsHistory BuffsRetireesLuxury TravelersAdults Only

Price Range

$$$$

Luxury

DepartureTokyo, Japan
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

Overnights in Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong for evening exploring
Firsthand WWII history at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and Nagasaki
Beppu's steaming 'hells' and onsen culture on Kyushu
The Bund and old French Concession during two days in Shanghai

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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