Viking Orion

The Viking Orion is a quintessential Viking ocean ship with a celestial theme. Like its sister ships, it is characterized by elegant Scandinavian design, a relaxed pace of life onboard, and discreet, pampering service. Unlike its sister ships, she’s the first in the fleet to feature a high-res planetarium at sea. Passengers can get up close to the heavenly bodies and attend a documentary about space exploration narrated by retired NASA astronaut Anna Fisher, who also happens to be the ship’s godmother. But don’t feel like you’re limited to viewing stars on a screen – the ship has its own telescope used to project night sky views in the planetarium dome, and the ship’s astronomer leads regular outdoor stargazing sessions.

The Viking Orion attracts affluent and educated travelers, and caters towards a mature crowd. Unique itineraries, long stays in port, and educational onboard activities make it popular for experienced travelers. Small touches such as quality Swedish bath amenities, conveniently-located USB ports for phone charging, and heated bathroom floors will make you never want to leave.