VikingViking Orion
Far East & Alaska
Sep 18, 2028 – Oct 24, 202836 nightsVancouver to Hong Kong
Far East & Alaska is a 36-night Viking cruise on Viking Orion, sailing Sep 18, 2028 from Vancouver to Hong Kong. It calls at Ketchikan, Sitka, Valdez, Seward (Anchorage), Homer, Kodiak, Cross the International Dateline (West) and 10 more. The lowest current fare is $18,998 per person for Veranda. Taxes & fees included.
- Length
- 36 nights
- Departs
- Sep 18, 2028, Vancouver
- Returns
- Oct 24, 2028, Hong Kong
- Ports of call
- 18
- Days at sea
- 8
- Ship
- Viking Orion
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Itinerary
- Day 1Sep 18
Vancouver, B.C.
Embark

- Day 2Sep 19
The Inside Passage (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 3Sep 20
Ketchikan, Alaska
About Ketchikan
Ketchikan is a picturesque coastal town with a colorful frontier history, standing at the southern entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage. It began as a salmon cannery in 1885, built by company employee Mike Martin at the mouth of Ketchikan Creek.
- Day 4Sep 21
Sitka, Alaska
About Sitka
Story and soul await in the history and lush scenery of this remote city on Baranof Island. As the oldest city in Alaska, only accessible by air and sea, Sitka is the perfect place to relish in unbridled beauty of the Last Frontier.

- Day 5Sep 22
Glacier Bay (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 6Sep 23
Hubbard Glacier (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 7Sep 24
Valdez, Alaska
About Valdez
A paradise for fishing enthusiasts, Valdez offers every kind of salmon, huge halibut and ample opportunity to reel them in. Rivers and streams spill into the Sound here and are ideal for kayaking.

- Day 8Sep 25
Seward (Anchorage), Alaska
About Seward (Anchorage)
Embark on a cruise to Anchorage, Alaska, a haven for nature lovers. With its national parks, scenic trails, and abundant wildlife-from city moose to majestic whales-Anchorage is a must-visit. Experience the Northern Lights, savor local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture.

- Day 9Sep 26
Homer, Alaska
About Homer
Take an Alaska cruise and explore Homer - a small city in the Kenai Peninsula. This plucky little town sells End of the Road certificates to visitors who've motored here to the furthest reach of the Kenai Peninsula.

- Day 10Sep 27
Kodiak, Alaska
About Kodiak
Kodiak ignites the senses. The crisp, salty air invigorates and emboldens you as you explore this remote island. Your eyes will widen as you encounter impressive and elusive wildlife. The warm aroma of coffee teases out of charming cafes inviting you to savor the moment.

- Day 11Sep 28
Gulf of Alaska (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 12Sep 29
At sea
- Day 13Sep 30
Cross the International Dateline (West)
- Day 14Oct 1
At sea
- Day 15Oct 2
At sea
- Day 16Oct 3
At sea
- Day 17Oct 4
At sea
- Day 18Oct 5
At sea
- Day 19Oct 6
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Overnight
About Sapporo (Otaru)
Otaru is a town in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, near the large city of Sapporo. The Otaru Canal runs through the town, and the Otaru Music Box Museum stands nearby, housing a collection of music box mechanisms and displays.

- Day 20Oct 7
Sapporo (Otaru), Japan
Overnight
About Sapporo (Otaru)
Otaru is a town in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, near the large city of Sapporo. The Otaru Canal runs through the town, and the Otaru Music Box Museum stands nearby, housing a collection of music box mechanisms and displays.
- Day 21Oct 8
Tsugaro Strait (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 22Oct 9
Tokyo, Japan
Overnight
About Tokyo
Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.

- Day 23Oct 10
Tokyo, Japan
Overnight
About Tokyo
Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.
- Day 24Oct 11
Tokyo, Japan
Overnight
About Tokyo
Welcome to Japan's cutting-edge capital, the world's largest city famed for its blazing neon, techno-gadgets, and serious fashion sense.
- Day 25Oct 12
Shimizu, Japan
Overnight
About Shimizu
A busy port located on the Suruga Bay, Shimizu is renowned for the surrounding views of Mt. Fuji. One of the most famous is from Miho no Matsubara, a shoreline lined with groves of lovely pine trees that is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.

- Day 26Oct 13
Shimizu, Japan
Overnight
About Shimizu
A busy port located on the Suruga Bay, Shimizu is renowned for the surrounding views of Mt. Fuji. One of the most famous is from Miho no Matsubara, a shoreline lined with groves of lovely pine trees that is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.
- Day 27Oct 14
Osaka, Japan
About Osaka
Japan's second-largest city is famous for its imposing, photogenic Osaka Castle, set in a park with decorative fruit trees that provide extravagant blooms in the spring. It has always been a merchant city, and the business sections are busy and crowded.

- Day 28Oct 15
Hiroshima, Japan
Overnight
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima means "wide island" in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan's largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle.

- Day 29Oct 16
Hiroshima, Japan
Overnight
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima means "wide island" in Japanese. The city was established in the 16th Century on Japan's largest island, Honshu, and grew into an important shipping center and prefecture capital, boasting a fine castle.
- Day 30Oct 17
Beppu, Japan
About Beppu
This unparalleled hot spring haven makes for an extraordinary spa day. Celebrated for its remarkable abundance of thermal waters, an array of baths each offering a unique experience - from ordinary hot water baths to rejuvenating mud baths, natural exfoliation in sand baths, and detoxifying steam baths.

- Day 31Oct 18
Kagoshima, Japan
About Kagoshima
Tucked into a deep-cut bay at the southern end of Kyushu Island, this port has been compared to Naples in Italy, because it is also dominated by views of an active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. Enjoy its magnificence from the Shiroyama Observatory, or from the tranquil Edo-period Senganen Japanese Garden.

- Day 32Oct 19
Nagasaki, Japan
About Nagasaki
Nagasaki's fine natural harbor on Kyushu island was mostly of local interest until Portuguese explorers landed there in 1543. It quickly flourished as a trading center for European and Asian merchants, which continued throughout its history. It also developed into an important industrial center.

- Day 33Oct 20
At sea
- Day 34Oct 21

- Day 35Oct 22
At sea
- Day 36Oct 23
Hong Kong, China
Overnight
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands.

- Day 37Oct 24
Hong Kong, China
DisembarkOvernight
About Hong Kong
Hong Kong is divided into four sections: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and the numerous outlying islands.
Viking Orion
- Year built
- 2018
- Guests
- 930
- Length
- 745
- Decks
- 10
Dining and venues
- Torshavn
- Explorers’ Lounge
- Bar
- The Living Room
- Main Pool with Retractable Roof
- Infinity Pool
- The Theater
- Sports Deck
- Atrium
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Veranda
Penthouse Veranda (338 sq ft) · Deluxe Veranda (270 sq ft) · Veranda (270 sq ft)
Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
$18,998
Suite
Owner’s Suite (1,297 sq ft) · Explorer Suite (611–778 sq ft) · Penthouse Junior Suite (405 sq ft)
Largest multi-room, ocean-view accommodations on board
$36,998
Standard
French Balcony
Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.
Dates and prices
36 nights, Far East & Alaska
On Viking Orion
- Sep 21, 2027 – Oct 27, 2027Viking OrionFrom $21,098
- Sep 18, 2028 – Oct 24, 2028Viking Orion · this sailingFrom $18,998
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Questions about Far East & Alaska on Viking Orion
How much does the Far East & Alaska cruise on Viking Orion cost?
Fares start at $18,998 per person (Veranda). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Veranda $18,998 and Suite $36,998. Taxes & fees included.
Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?
Departs Vancouver and ends in Hong Kong. Ports: Ketchikan, Sitka, Valdez, Seward (Anchorage), Homer, Kodiak, Cross the International Dateline (West), Sapporo (Otaru), Tokyo, Shimizu, Osaka, Hiroshima, Beppu, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Taipei (Keelung) and Hong Kong.
What is included in the fare?
Taxes & fees included.
What is the cheapest date for this cruise?
This date is the lowest current fare for this itinerary: $18,998 per person, compared with 3 other dates.
How do I book this cruise?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.


