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Sailings
14 Nights Australia
departing from Auckland, New Zealand
Cruise Line
Viking Ocean Cruises
Ship
Viking Venus
Departing
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Return Port
Sydney, Australia
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand | Rotorua, New Zealand | Napier, New Zealand | Wellington, New Zealand | Christchurch, New Zealand...
Auckland, New Zealand | Rotorua, New Zealand | Napier, New Zealand | Wellington, New Zealand | Christchurch, New Zealand | Dunedin, New Zealand | Hobart, Australia | Melbourne, Australia | Sydney, Australia
Itinerary
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Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
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Sun, Jan 31, 2027 Auckland -- --Mon, Feb 01, 2027 Auckland -- 6:00 pmTue, Feb 02, 2027 Rotorua (Tauranga) 7:45 am 4:00 pmWed, Feb 03, 2027 Napier -- 6:00 pmThu, Feb 04, 2027 Wellington 9:00 am 6:00 pmFri, Feb 05, 2027 Christchurch 8:00 am 6:00 pmSat, Feb 06, 2027 Dunedin 8:00 am 6:00 pmSun, Feb 07, 2027 Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait -- --Mon, Feb 08, 2027 Sail the Tasman Sea -- --Tue, Feb 09, 2027 Tasmania (Hobart) 11:00 am 6:00 pmWed, Feb 10, 2027 Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait -- --Thu, Feb 11, 2027 Melbourne 8:00 am 6:00 pmFri, Feb 12, 2027 Sail the Gippsland Coast -- --Sat, Feb 13, 2027 Sydney 8:00 am --Sun, Feb 14, 2027 Sydney -- --
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Viking Ocean Cruises
General
History
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Conde Nast Traveler for the second year in a row in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the first time a travel company has won these three categories in back-to-back years.
Ocean Ships and Itineraries
In 2015, Viking introduced its first ocean ship with the naming of the 930-guest all-veranda Viking Star. One year later, Viking launched its second ocean ship, the Viking Sea, which was joined by sister ship the Viking Sky in 2017, the Viking Orion in 2018, the Viking Jupiter in 2019 and the Viking Venus in 2021. Identical sister ships the Viking Mars and the Viking Neptune joined the fleet in 2022; the Viking Saturn joined in 2023.
The company’s award-winning ships are engineered at a size that allows direct access into most ports, so guests can easily and efficiently embark and disembark-allowing for more time in port. Viking’s ocean fleet features modern Scandinavian design with elegant touches, intimate spaces and attention to detail. Each ship boasts a private veranda in every stateroom, a choice of restaurants offering a variety of fine dining options, the most al fresco dining at sea, an infinity pool, a Nordic-inspired spa, the two-deck Explorers’ Lounge with panoramic views, thoughtfully curated book collections throughout the ship and more.
Ocean itineraries are designed to maximize the amount of time travelers spend in their destination. These enriching itineraries include base and combination voyages around the world-with particular focus in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Alaska, North and South America and Africa.
Viking’s ocean ships have been designed to be environmentally considerate, with energy-efficient hull, propeller and rudder arrangements and engines with heat recovery systems. This allows ships to reach the best Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)* in its class, exceeding the current International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements by approximately 205 percent and will exceed the 2025 EEDI requirements by almost 20 percent. Additionally, Viking ships are the first newbuilds in the world with a closed-loop exhaust cleaning system designed so that pollutants can be removed and disposed of safely.
Ship
Viking Venus
Overview
Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.
Ship Facts
- Guests: 930
- Length: 745 ft.
- Beam: 94.5 ft
- Class: Small ships
- Year built: 2021
Categories
Deluxe Veranda
Category Code(s)
DV1
DV2
DV3
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DV5
DV6
Description
Amenities include: King size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, priority booking of spa treatment, 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant, free wi-fi, 42" flat-screen tv and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. And more.
Explorer Suite
Category Code(s)
ES1
ES2
ES3
Description
Amenities include: 3 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant, priority booking of spa treatment, king size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, free wi-fi, two 42" flat-screen tvs and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, welcome bottle of champagne, 24-hour room service, in-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests. And more.
Owners Suite
Category Code(s)
OS
Description
(Largest suite on board) Amenities include: 4 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant, first priority booking of spa treatment, king size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, free wi-fi, three 42" flat-screen tvs and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower (plus two guest bathrooms), double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, 24-hour room service, in-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, spacious well-appointed living room & separate dining area that seats 6 guests. And more.
Penthouse Junior Suite
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PS1
PS2
PS3
Description
Amenities include: 3 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant, priority booking of spa treatment, king size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, free wi-fi, two 42" flat-screen tvs and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, welcome bottle of champagne, 24-hour room service, complimentary laundry and dry cleaning, in-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. And more.
Penthouse Veranda
Category Code(s)
PV1
PV2
PV3
Description
Amenities include: King size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, priority booking of spa treatment, 2 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant, free wi-fi, 42" flat-screen tv and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, welcome bottle of champagne, 24-hour room service, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket. And more
Veranda
Category Code(s)
V1
V2
Description
Amenities include: King size bed with luxury linens & pillows, private veranda, free wi-fi, 42" flat-screen tv and complementary Movies on Demand, outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar, security safe, hair dryer, direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, purified water refilled daily, twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service. And more.
Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
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Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
Decks
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Destination
Australia
Cruising to Australia gives you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of pleasures. From the Sydney Opera House to the Great Barrier Reef, you can see a variety of sites and sounds that range from metropolis to wilderness. Few locations on earth give you the opportunity to scuba dive in the world's largest coral reef and go on a shopping spree the same week. Most sailings leave from Sydney or Auckland, New Zealand. Cruises in Australia may visit Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, or destinations around the continent and New Zealand.
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand
City
Auckland
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
Rotorua, New Zealand
City
Rotorua
Napier, New Zealand
City
Napier
Wellington, New Zealand
City
Wellington
...exquisite architecture, great museums, and fabulous dining establishments.The accommodations and amenities in Wellington are superb, and during the summer there are many hot beach spots...
Christchurch, New Zealand
City
Christchurch
Christchurch was founded in 1850 by members of the Church of England, who wanted a little bit of heaven on earth. They succeeded, and today the city takes great pride in its spacious layout and distinctive English-style buildings in elegant grey stone. The River Avon winds through Christchurch, along parks and gardens that cover one third of the city.
Dunedin, New Zealand
City
Dunedin
Dunedin is actually a collection of small towns, great sights, and enjoyable atmospheres.The flora and wildlife are plentiful, and Dunedin is loaded with wonderful historic buildings and fabulous architecture.
Hobart, Australia
City
Hobart
Located on the island of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart is famous for its Georgian buildings, picturesque harbor, and fine galleries and gardens. Nearby are the ghostly ruins of Port Arthur, the infamous penal colony, with its Isle of the Dead cemetery. Or, visit one of the perfectly preserved colonial villages nearby.
Melbourne, Australia
Australia's "Garden City" rejoices in its greenery, from the Fitzroy Gardens to the magnificent Royal Botanical Gardens. Hiding behind the sky-scrapers along the Yarra River are the graceful 19th-century mansions of the city's Gold Rush years. Sample one of the sixty different international cuisines, which make Melbourne the food capital of Australia.
Sydney, Australia
City
Sydney
Sydney is Australia''s showcase: the oldest settlement, the largest and most thriving city, the cultural melting pot. It curves around idyllic Port Jackson, where sandstone cliffs and bright islands complement the Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Wander the cobbled colonial streets of the historic Rocks quarter, or tour the mansions of Watson''s Bay.