Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean is known for its unique blend of contemporary luxury and cultural exploration, perfect for discerning Australian cruise enthusiasts seeking an immersive and enriching getaway at sea.
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Viking Ocean Cruise Ships
Viking Star
Viking Star offers serene Scandinavian design, all-veranda staterooms, destination-focused dining, and enriching cultural experiences. With a relaxed, adults-only atmosphere, it's perfect for immersive voyages across Europe and beyond.
Viking Sky
Viking Sky combines elegant design with destination-rich itineraries, including cultural shore excursions and onboard enrichment. With no kids, casinos, or crowds, it delivers a peaceful and sophisticated cruising experience.
Viking Jupiter
Viking Jupiter features understated luxury with a planetarium, spa, fine dining, and culturally immersive programming. Its all-veranda accommodations and curated itineraries cater to travellers seeking intellectual and scenic journeys.
Viking Mars
A refined and modern ship, Viking Mars brings Viking’s signature minimalist luxury and cultural exploration to global itineraries. Expect immersive shore excursions, Nordic spa experiences, and elevated service on every voyage.
Viking Saturn
The newest in the fleet, Viking Saturn maintains Viking’s commitment to destination-centric cruising with elegant design, gourmet dining, and thoughtful itineraries—ideal for curious travellers who value comfort, quiet, and culture.
Viking Orion
Viking Orion combines elegant Scandinavian design with immersive cultural experiences, all-veranda staterooms, and enriching amenities like a planetarium and Nordic spa. Ideal for curious travellers seeking refined, destination-focused voyages worldwide.
The Viking cruise line features a fleet of all-veranda small modern ocean vessels meticulously engineered to have direct access to most ports in the world. Each vessel highlights Scandinavian-inspired decor, spacious staterooms, and an abundance of public spaces, including the iconic Explorer's Lounge with panoramic views and the Nordic-inspired Spa and Fitness Centre. Viking's ocean ships are also designed with energy-efficient engines and advanced waste management systems.
The line's fleet is composed of the following ships:
- Viking Star
- Viking Sea
- Viking Sky
- Viking Orion
- Viking Jupiter
- Viking Venus
- Viking Mars
- Viking Neptune
- Viking Saturn
- Viking Vela
- Viking Vesta (launching mid-2025)
- Viking Mira (expected 2026)
- Viking Libra (expected late 2026)
- Viking Astrea (expected 2027)
Why Viking Ocean Cruises?
This multi-awarded line is famous for its well-thought-out itineraries and commitment to providing intimate and highly engaging voyages. Viking Ocean's state-of-the-art ships exude understated elegance and Nordic inspiration. These amazing cruise ships blend modern Scandinavian design with a focus on environmental sustainability, creating a harmonious and inviting ambience that perfectly complements the voyage ahead.
Viking highlights destination-focused cruises, which are evident in all its well-curated itineraries. Whether it be exploring the wonders of the Mediterranean, navigating the Norwegian fjords, marvelling at the beauty of the Australian coast and New Zealand's treasures, or venturing to the amazing corners of Asia and the South Pacific, each cruise journey is an immersive cultural experience.
Viking Sun in Shanghai. Image from Viking
At a Glance [Accommodation, Destinations]
Accommodation
Viking keeps it simple when it comes to room choices. Every stateroom comes with a private veranda, and there are just a handful of categories to choose from. Here’s what you’ll find onboard:
- Veranda Stateroom – The most affordable option, but still spacious and packed with thoughtful touches. You’ll get a king-size bed, plenty of storage, a veranda with seating, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floor.
- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom – Same layout as the standard veranda, but with a few nice perks like early access to your room on embarkation day, earlier booking windows for excursions and dining, and a stocked minibar.
- Penthouse Veranda – A step up in space, with a bigger sitting area and even more priority perks, including a daily replenished minibar, laundry allowance, and earlier boarding.
- Penthouse Junior Suite – Great if you want more room to spread out, with separate sleeping and lounge areas, extra closet space, and suite-level perks like priority restaurant reservations and complimentary laundry.
- Explorer Suite – Bigger, with wraparound verandas, dining tables, and roomy living spaces. These come with extra privacy and a proper home-away-from-home feel.
- Owner’s Suite – The top of the line. Massive space, a boardroom-style dining area, wine and music collections curated by Viking’s chairman, and a private sauna.
Group sitting in the Finse Terrace on-board the Viking Polaris, Antarctica 
Viking Ocean Cruise Destinations
Scandinavia
Asia
Australia
Canada & New England
Caribbean
Mediterranean
America
New Zealand
Viking has a diverse range of cruises spanning the globe. From the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean and the awe-inspiring landscapes of Northern Europe to the exotic cultures and natural gems of Asia and the stunning wonders of Australia, Viking's fleet sails to more than 200 ports across the six continents.
Some popular destinations visited by the line include:
- Scandinavia
- British Isles & Ireland
- North America
- Caribbean and Central America
- South America
- Mediterranean
- Asia
- Australia & New Zealand
In 2026 and 2027, they’re adding even more options, like:
- Amalfi Coast, Africa & Iberia
- Spain & Portugal Discovery
- Athens, Venice & the Gems of the Adriatic
What’s Included
Viking Ocean operates on a quasi-inclusive model, with almost all amenities and services already included in the cruise fare. As they say in Viking Ocean, ‘across the fleet, the fare covers everything the guests need- and nothing they do not'.
Here is Viking Ocean's inclusive value:
- Onboard gratuities
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Centre.
- Self-service launderettes
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service
The line's Aquavit Terrace® beside the famed infinity pool. Image from Viking
Cruise Line Packages
Viking’s pretty straightforward when it comes to extras. There are a couple of add-ons you might want to know about if you’re keen to make the most of your trip.
First up is the Silver Spirits Beverage Package. It covers just about every drink on board, outside the standard wine and beer that comes with lunch and dinner. We’re talking cocktails, spirits, premium wines, all-day G&Ts, etc.
Then there’s Viking Air, which is their flight and transfer package. If you’d rather not deal with juggling flight schedules and airport transfers, you can book the whole thing through Viking and let them handle it. It’s not a “must,” but it does make life easier, especially if you're flying into ports that aren't exactly major hubs.
They also offer pre- and post-cruise extensions if you want to stretch your holiday out a bit and explore the region more before or after you sail. These are guided and include your hotel stays, so it’s all pretty effortless.
Viking Ocean Dining
Dining on the Viking Ocean is always a gastronomic journey in itself. The line highlights destination-focused dining that features locally sourced ingredients, regional specialties, and globally inspired cuisine.
The Restaurant is the line's main dining hub that offers a constantly changing menu featuring regional specialties. The World Café, on the other hand, provides a highly interactive experience for all guests as it features live cooking sessions, an open kitchen, and superb seafood choices. Moreover, the line's Aquavit Terrace is tagged as the ‘magical dining space' located outside the World Cafe. This dining hub offers premium al fresco dining experiences than on any ocean cruise vessel.
Other dining hubs onboard Viking are the following:
- Manfredi's Italian Restaurant
- The Chef's Table
- Mamsen's
- The Wintergarden
- Pool Grill
- The Kitchen Table
Cabin Experiences
Walking into a Viking cabin feels more like stepping into a boutique hotel than a cruise ship room. It’s calm, quiet, and everything just makes sense. There is plenty of storage (including space under the bed for your suitcase), the lighting is soft and adjustable, and the vibe is pure Scandinavian chill with clean lines, muted tones, and no unnecessary clutter.
The beds are genuinely comfortable, and you’ve got blackout curtains for those long summer nights at sea. The bathrooms are surprisingly spacious too, with walk-in showers, heated floors, and mirrors that don’t fog up when you’re getting ready.
There are also the little things that make a difference. Like being able to make a coffee or tea in your room, pop on a fluffy robe after a spa visit, or sit out on your private veranda with a book and a blanket. You don’t need to be in a suite to feel spoiled, because everything’s been designed to be effortless.
Activities [Family, Kids and Couple]
Viking is an adults-only cruise line. Everyone onboard is 18 or older, which makes it a bit of a haven for grown-ups who just want some peace and quiet. So if you’re planning a family holiday with little ones, this probably isn’t the cruise for you.
Now, if you’re cruising as a couple, this is where Viking really shines. The vibe is calm, intimate, and all about slowing down. Think evenings at the Explorer’s Lounge with a glass of wine and ocean views, spa sessions in the Nordic bathhouse (there’s even a snow grotto available), or curling up in your cabin with room service and a movie after a long day of exploring.
There’s also no shortage of shared experiences. As a couple, you can explore regional culinary traditions, take walking tours through ancient cities, cooking classes on board, have long chats over lazy lunches, and enjoy live classical music in the Wintergarden. It’s the kind of cruise where you get time together, without a packed schedule or forced romance clichés.
Loyalty Programs
Once you've sailed with Viking, you're automatically part of their Explorer Society. No sign-ups or point systems to worry about.
As a member, you can enjoy:
- Travel Credits: Book your next cruise within a year and receive a $200 per person credit; book within two years and get $100.
- Exclusive Events: Invitations to members-only cocktail parties onboard and special events in Australia and New Zealand.
- Early Access: Be among the first to hear about new itineraries, ships, and special offers.
Plus, if you refer friends or family who book their first Viking cruise, you both receive a $100 travel credit. Refer 13 new travellers in a year, and you could earn a free cruise.
FAQs
Are there dress codes aboard Viking Ocean Cruises?
Yes, Viking Ocean Cruises maintains a relaxed yet sophisticated dress code aboard its ships. During the day, casual and comfortable clothes are recommended. Guests may opt to wear shorts, slacks, and collared shirts or blouses, which are appropriate for dining and other activities
On the other hand, the dress code is slightly elevated after 6 PM with a focus on ‘elegant casual' attire. For gentlemen, this typically means slacks and a collared shirt, while ladies may opt for slacks or casual dresses.
Moreover, there are no formal nights aboard Viking Ocean; however, the line does emphasise an atmosphere of understated elegance. Hence, guests are expected to maintain a certain level of decorum in their attire, particularly in the main dining rooms and public areas in the evenings.Who sails with Viking Ocean Cruises?
Viking Ocean Cruises tends to attract a well-travelled, curious crowd. This means you’ll find mostly adults over 50 who want to explore rich cultural traditions, regional culinary traditions or explore fascinating destinations. You’ll find a lot of Australians, Brits, and Americans onboard, often retired or semi-retired couples, but also plenty of solo travellers and small groups of friends.
Is Viking Ocean Cruises suitable for solo travellers?
Viking doesn’t offer dedicated solo cabins, but the onboard vibe is relaxed and welcoming, perfect if you’re flying solo. The ships are small enough that you’ll start recognising familiar faces by day two, and with things like enrichment talks, shared shore excursions, and no assigned seating at dinner, it’s easy to strike up a conversation.
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