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Viking Orion December 11 2026-January 11 2027 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Australia
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December 11, 2026–January 11, 2027 · Voyage OOR261211
Ports & shore experiences
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Days 1, 32 · December 11, 2026 · January 11, 2027Sydney, Australia
About Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.
- Published dates
- December 11, 2026 · January 11, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 1, 32
- Call type
- Departure and return
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 2, 4 · December 12, 2026 · December 14, 2026Sail the Australian Coast
About Sail the Australian Coast
The passage across the Australian Coast is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 12, 2026 · December 14, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 2, 4
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · December 13, 2026Brisbane, Australia
About Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane follows a broad river through subtropical Queensland, combining contemporary architecture, parklands and an energetic cultural district. South Bank, riverside walks and local galleries provide a city-focused visit, while wildlife centers or coastal destinations require more travel. The cruise terminal’s location makes transfer time an important part of planning.
- Published dates
- December 13, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 5 · December 15, 2026Whitsunday Islands, Australia
About Whitsunday Islands, Australia
The Whitsunday Islands form a tropical archipelago off Queensland within the Great Barrier Reef region. Most of the 74 islands are protected, with forested slopes, coral-fringed bays, and bright beaches. Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet are signature landscapes, while changing tides, weather, and marine conditions continually reshape the experience.
- Published dates
- December 15, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 5
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 6 · December 16, 2026Townsville, Australia
About Townsville, Australia
Townsville is a tropical North Queensland city facing Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea. The Strand waterfront, museums and Castle Hill provide local perspectives, while reef, island or outback experiences require more travel. Heat, seasonal weather, sea conditions and transfer time should guide choices beyond the urban shoreline.
- Published dates
- December 16, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 6
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 7 · December 17, 2026Cairns, Australia
About Cairns, Australia
Cairns is a tropical North Queensland gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest-clad Atherton Tablelands. The city’s waterfront esplanade, markets and gardens offer easy local exploration, while major natural attractions require organized travel. Weather, sea state and transfer times are essential considerations when choosing how far to venture.
- Published dates
- December 17, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 8 · December 18, 2026Sail the Coral Sea
About Sail the Coral Sea
The passage across the Coral Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 18, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 8
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 9 · December 19, 2026Sail the Arafura Sea
About Sail the Arafura Sea
The passage across the Arafura Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 19, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 9
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 10, 12 · December 20, 2026 · December 22, 2026Sail the Timor Sea
About Sail the Timor Sea
The passage across the Timor Sea is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 20, 2026 · December 22, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 10, 12
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · December 21, 2026Darwin, Australia
About Darwin, Australia
Darwin is Australia’s tropical northern capital, shaped by Aboriginal cultures, Asian connections, wartime history and repeated rebuilding after cyclones. Waterfront areas, museums and markets introduce the city, while wetlands and national parks require longer journeys. Heat, humidity and seasonal conditions strongly influence the pace and range of exploration.
- Published dates
- December 21, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 11
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 13 · December 23, 2026Komodo National Park (Rinca), Indonesia
About Komodo National Park (Rinca), Indonesia
Rinca is one of the principal islands within UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park. Dry savanna, mangroves, rugged hills, and surrounding coral waters support a striking range of life, including the endemic Komodo dragon. The landscape is a protected wild habitat, and its reptiles require distance, caution, and supervision by trained park personnel.
- Published dates
- December 23, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 13
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 14–15 · December 24–25, 2026Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
About Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
Benoa is a port on Bali’s southern peninsula, near beaches, temples, and resort districts. Farther inland, Ubud, rice terraces, and craft villages reveal different aspects of Balinese culture, while volcanic highlands require longer travel. The island’s traffic and varied geography make distance an important part of choosing a focused day.
- Published dates
- December 24–25, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 14–15
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 16–18, 22 · December 26–28, 2026 · January 1, 2027Sail the Indian Ocean
About Sail the Indian Ocean
The passage across the Indian Ocean is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- December 26–28, 2026 · January 1, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 16–18, 22
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 19–20 · December 29–30, 2026Perth (Fremantle), Australia
About Perth (Fremantle), Australia
Fremantle is Western Australia’s historic port, known for Victorian streets, maritime heritage, markets and a creative café culture. Perth lies inland along the Swan River, while beaches and riverfront neighborhoods offer closer alternatives. Distance, traffic and the desired balance between port character and capital-city sights should guide the day.
- Published dates
- December 29–30, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Days 19–20
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 21 · December 31, 2026Busselton, Australia
About Busselton, Australia
Busselton stretches along the calm shore of Geographe Bay in Western Australia. Its celebrated timber-piled jetty extends far into clear, shallow water and reflects the town’s nineteenth-century trading history. Beaches, coastal wetlands, and a relaxed center introduce the region, while forests, caves, and Margaret River’s vineyards lie across the broader southwest landscape.
- Published dates
- December 31, 2026
- Itinerary days
- Day 21
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 23 · January 2, 2027Albany, Australia
About Albany, Australia
Albany occupies the sheltered waters of King George Sound on Western Australia’s rugged southern coast. Its whaling, trading, and military histories are interpreted around the waterfront and National Anzac Centre. Beyond the historic town, granite headlands, windswept beaches, and the dramatic formations of Torndirrup National Park define the region’s powerful coastal scenery.
- Published dates
- January 2, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 23
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 24–25 · January 3–4, 2027Sail the Great Australian Bight
About Sail the Great Australian Bight
The passage across the Great Australian Bight is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- January 3–4, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 24–25
- Call type
- Multi-day sailing period
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 26 · January 5, 2027Adelaide, Australia
About Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is an elegant South Australian capital known for broad boulevards, parklands, markets and a strong food-and-wine culture. Museums and galleries cluster around North Terrace, while coastal neighborhoods and celebrated vineyard regions lie beyond the center. Port travel time should be considered when balancing city highlights with a wider regional visit.
- Published dates
- January 5, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 26
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 27 · January 6, 2027Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait
About Scenic Sailing: Bass Strait
Bass Strait is a named scenic passage, experienced from the vessel rather than as a visit ashore. The surrounding water, coast, islands, or riverbanks provide visual context as the route unfolds. Visibility, exact course, and timing can vary with weather, water levels, traffic, and operational conditions, so no fixed viewpoint or shore activity is implied.
- Published dates
- January 6, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 27
- Call type
- Named scenic sailing
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 28 · January 7, 2027Melbourne, Australia
About Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a cosmopolitan Australian city known for laneways, galleries, gardens, Victorian architecture and a deeply rooted café culture. The center is reached from Port Melbourne, while coastal or wine-region excursions require longer travel. Variable weather, major events and traffic should be factored into a focused port-day plan.
- Published dates
- January 7, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 28
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 29 · January 8, 2027Burnie, Australia
About Burnie, Australia
Burnie is a working port on Tasmania’s northwestern coast, backed by fertile farmland and forested hills. Its industrial history in timber, paper, and shipping now shares space with studios highlighting local makers and regional produce. Waterfront paths, little-penguin habitat, and gardens in the nearby hinterland broaden the character of this compact coastal city.
- Published dates
- January 8, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 29
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 30 · January 9, 2027Sail the Gippsland Coast
About Sail the Gippsland Coast
The passage across the Gippsland Coast is an at-sea period connecting destinations along the route. The day centers on navigation and views from the vessel rather than a scheduled shore visit. Weather, sea conditions, traffic, and operational needs can influence the exact course and visibility, so no particular coastal view, sighting, or activity is guaranteed.
- Published dates
- January 9, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 30
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 31 · January 10, 2027Eden, Australia
About Eden, Australia
Eden overlooks sheltered Twofold Bay on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales. Its maritime story includes Indigenous connections, whaling, timber, fishing, and a remarkable local history involving killer whales, interpreted at the town museum. Headlands, beaches, coastal forests, and nearby national parks create a scenic setting around the working harbor.
- Published dates
- January 10, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 31
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Grand Journeys
- Port times
- Not published for this exact sailing
Shore-experience planning
Viking's public exact-sailing response does not verify a departure-specific shore-experience roster for voyage OOR261211. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Viking's public exact-sailing response publishes the dated sequence but no port times or exact-departure shore-experience roster. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the latest operational information without sending you to an external cruise-line booking page.
A closer look at this sailing
Grand Australia Circumnavigation aboard Viking Orion
On December 11, 2026–January 11, 2027, Viking Orion operates Viking voyage OOR261211 from Sydney, Australia to Sydney, Australia. The published 32-day journey, Grand Australia Circumnavigation, includes Sydney, Australia, Sail the Australian Coast, Brisbane, Australia, Whitsunday Islands, Australia, Townsville, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Sail the Coral Sea, Sail the Arafura Sea.
Port calls and their order reflect Viking's public itinerary at the time of collection. Public arrival and departure times were not supplied, so none have been invented here.
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