Viking Orion
activeBuilt 2017
GRT
47 861
Guests
928
Crew
465
Crew:Guest
1:2.0
Length
228m
Space Ratio
51.6
Current position
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History
AI-generatedViking Orion is a cruise ship operated by Viking Ocean Cruises and built by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy. The ship was christened by NASA astronaut Anna Fisher and named after the constellation Orion, featuring a planetarium as a unique onboard amenity. The ship encountered operational challenges when excess algae and barnacles forced it to leave New Zealand waters and prevented docking in Adelaide, Australia, requiring divers to clean the hull while in international waters.
Vessel Timeline
7 Jun 2018
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2017
Viking Orion
Viking Ocean Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Anna Fisher
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Christened
Livorno, June 14, 2018
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Maiden Voyage
June 14, 2018
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9796250
MMSI257034130
Call SignLAYQ7
Flag State🇳🇴 Norway
Port of RegistryBergen
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutJune 7, 2018
DeliveredDecember 31, 2017
Yard Number6253
GodmotherAnna Fisher
ChristeningJune 14, 2018
Christening PortLivorno
Maiden VoyageJune 14, 2018
Est. price (CIN)$400M
Price per berth$431 034
Price per GT$8358
In 2026 dollars$532M
Per berth (2026$)$573 276
Per GT (2026$)$11 116
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Dimensions
228m
Length
29m
Beam
6.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)47 861
Net Tonnage (NT)18 858
Deadweight (DWT)4826
Length BP228.2 m
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Capacity
928
Guests
465
Crew
464
Cabins
Space Ratio51.6
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.0
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Propulsion
20kts
Max Speed
23 520kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B
Propulsion TypeElectric
Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
5 Stars
1583/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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