Featured Viking ocean cruise itinerary
Viking Orion November 23-December 23 2027 Cruise & Offers | Viking Cruises
Bali (Benoa), Indonesia to Auckland, New Zealand
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November 23–December 23, 2027 · Voyage OOR271123A
Ports & shore experiences
Open each published destination, scenic sailing, transit, or sea-day panel to review every exact date Viking lists for this voyage.
Day 1 · November 23, 2027Bali (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
- November 23, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 1
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 2 · November 24, 2027Lombok, Indonesia
About Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok lies east of Bali, shaped by Sasak culture, farming villages, and the volcanic mass of Mount Rinjani. Rice fields and forested slopes descend toward bays, reefs, and pale beaches, while weaving and pottery remain important local crafts. The island’s quieter landscapes have a character distinct from its better-known neighbor.
- Published dates
- November 24, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 2
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 3 · November 25, 2027Komodo 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
- November 25, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 3
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 4 · November 26, 2027Sail 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
- November 26, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 4
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 5–6 · November 27–28, 2027Darwin, 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
- November 27–28, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 5–6
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 7 · November 29, 2027Sail 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
- November 29, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 7
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 8 · November 30, 2027Thursday Island, Australia
About Thursday Island, Australia
Thursday Island, traditionally known as Waibene, is the administrative center of the Torres Strait between northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Green Hill Fort, cemeteries, churches, and local museums interpret defense and pearling history. Torres Strait Islander art, seafaring knowledge, and multicultural heritage remain central to the island’s identity.
- Published dates
- November 30, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 8
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 9, 13 · December 1, 2027 · December 5, 2027Sail 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 1, 2027 · December 5, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 9, 13
- Call type
- Repeated sea days
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 10 · December 2, 2027Cairns, 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 2, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 10
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 11 · December 3, 2027Townsville, 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 3, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 11
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 12 · December 4, 2027Whitsunday 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 4, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 12
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 14 · December 6, 2027Brisbane, 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 6, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 14
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 15 · December 7, 2027Sail 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 7, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 15
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 16 · December 8, 2027Newcastle, Australia
About Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle stands where the Hunter River reaches the Pacific in New South Wales. Once defined chiefly by coal shipping and heavy industry, it now pairs a working port with beaches, coastal walks, galleries, and restored civic buildings. Convict history and nearby Hunter Valley vineyards broaden the region’s story beyond the waterfront.
- Published dates
- December 8, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 16
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 17–18 · December 9–10, 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 9–10, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 17–18
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 19 · December 11, 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
- December 11, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 19
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 20 · December 12, 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
- December 12, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 20
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 21 · December 13, 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
- December 13, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 21
- Call type
- Named scenic sailing
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 22 · December 14, 2027Tasmania (Hobart), Australia
About Tasmania (Hobart), Australia
Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, occupies a deep harbor on the Derwent River beneath kunanyi, or Mount Wellington. Georgian warehouses at Salamanca Place, Battery Point cottages, the waterfront, markets, and museums trace its colonial and maritime history. The surrounding island is known for distinctive wildlife, cool-climate landscapes, food, and wine.
- Published dates
- December 14, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 22
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 23 · December 15, 2027Sail the Tasman Sea
About Sail the Tasman Sea
The passage across the Tasman 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 15, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 23
- Call type
- Sea day
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 24 · December 16, 2027Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait
About Scenic Sailing: Foveaux Strait
Foveaux 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
- December 16, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 24
- Call type
- Named scenic sailing
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 25 · December 17, 2027Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
About Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
Port Chalmers is Dunedin’s working harbor settlement, linked to the city through the hills of Otago Harbour. Dunedin itself displays strong Scottish roots in its railway station, university, stone churches, and Victorian streets. The Otago Peninsula adds sheltered bays, volcanic landforms, farms, and important seabird habitat to this distinctive southern New Zealand setting.
- Published dates
- December 17, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 25
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 26 · December 18, 2027Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand
About Christchurch (Lyttleton), New Zealand
Lyttelton is Christchurch’s port, tucked inside a volcanic harbor beyond the Port Hills. Its steep streets, heritage buildings, and working waterfront contrast with Christchurch’s broad avenues, Avon River, gardens, museums, and ongoing post-earthquake renewal. Māori history and the dramatic Banks Peninsula landscape provide important context for both connected but distinct communities.
- Published dates
- December 18, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 26
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 27 · December 19, 2027Wellington, New Zealand
About Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, wraps around a hilly natural harbor at the southern end of the North Island. Parliament, Te Papa museum, the waterfront, botanical garden, cable car, and compact arts districts are close together. Strong winds, steep streets, cafés, film culture, and maritime views give the city a distinctive personality.
- Published dates
- December 19, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 27
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 28 · December 20, 2027Napier, New Zealand
About Napier, New Zealand
Napier was rebuilt in a distinctive Art Deco and Spanish Mission style after a devastating 1931 earthquake raised parts of the Hawke’s Bay coast. Geometric façades, Marine Parade, and Māori design motifs define the center. Beyond the city, vineyards and orchards flourish in one of New Zealand’s leading wine regions.
- Published dates
- December 20, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 28
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Day 29 · December 21, 2027Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
About Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand
Tauranga and nearby Mount Maunganui form a Bay of Plenty coastal gateway of harbor views, beaches, and Māori heritage. Rotorua lies well inland amid geothermal fields, lakes, and cultural centers connected with Te Arawa communities. The paired label covers two distinct regions, so travel time is central when choosing between coast and geothermal landscapes.
- Published dates
- December 21, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Day 29
- Call type
- Scheduled call
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. Deluxe Cruises can help confirm the available included and optional program for this sailing when Viking publishes it.
Days 30–31 · December 22–23, 2027Auckland, New Zealand
About Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland spreads across a volcanic isthmus between two harbors, giving New Zealand’s largest city a strong maritime identity. Waterfront precincts, museums, Māori and Pacific collections, and hilltop viewpoints offer varied perspectives. Ferries connect nearby islands and coastal communities, while traffic and travel time matter when planning beyond the central harbor.
- Published dates
- December 22–23, 2027
- Itinerary days
- Days 30–31
- Call type
- Overnight
- Published route region
- Australia & New Zealand · Asia · 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 OOR271123A. 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
Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia aboard Viking Orion
On November 23–December 23, 2027, Viking Orion operates Viking voyage OOR271123A from Bali (Benoa), Indonesia to Auckland, New Zealand. The published 31-day journey, Australia, New Zealand & Indonesia, includes Bali (Benoa), Indonesia, Lombok, Indonesia, Komodo National Park (Rinca), Indonesia, Sail the Timor Sea, Darwin, Australia, Sail the Arafura Sea, Thursday Island, Australia, Sail the Coral 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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