Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
79Top 18% of ships
Dining
58Beats 27% of ships
Entertainment
47Beats 9% of ships
Activities & Thrills
38Beats 7% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
59Beats 28% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 79/100
Attentive service — about 1.69 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 38/100
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Entertainment is a relative weak point at 47/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineViking
Ship NameOrion
Maiden voyage14 June 2018
Physical
Year Built2018
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 47,842 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 228.2 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 28.8 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 9
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 15 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew465
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.69
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins464
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins2
Passenger Capacity 930
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 51.443
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant (main dining room), World Café, Aquavit Terrace, Manfredi's (Italian), The Chef's Table, Mamsen's, Room Service — all included in fare, no specialty dining upcharges
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only2
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs1
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only3
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges5
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesSnow Grotto (spa room with falling snow), Nordic Spa with sauna/steam bath/salt-water thermal pool, Explorers' Dome planetarium (26-seat, world's second cruise ship planetarium), infinity pool, complimentary shore excursions, wine and beer with meals
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign LAYQ7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9796250
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 257034130
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bergen, Norway
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.