14-night Australia and New Zealand Cruise

December 23, 2024

Viking: Viking Venus

Sydney/Auckland

Vacation Offer ID 1490389

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From $7,099

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

Viking Inclusive Value:

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Unlimited free Wi-Fi
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onb
Viking Inclusive Value:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
- 24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
- Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
- All port taxes and fees
- Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
- Included features valued at over $200 per person, per day
oard lunch & dinner
Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
All port taxes and fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
Included features valued at over $200 per person, per day

Available Add-Ons

Optional air add-ons are available from Viking Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Sydney Sydney 12/23/2024 Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Sydney was founded as a penal colony in 1788 and is celebrated for its magnificent natural harbor. It has grown into the major cultural center of Australia, beloved for its all-embracing, free-spirited nature. The cultural jewel in its crown is the iconic Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled harborside like a gleaming white bird taking flight. Adjacent, the Royal Botanic Garden displays one of the world's most important horticultural collections across its 70 acres of flora-lined pathways.,	12/23/2024	12/23/2024
Sydney Sydney 12/24/2024 In the heart of Sydney, The Rocks is the city's district of restaurants, galleries, and shops. But its streets were not always so welcoming; during the 19th century, they were the haunt of ex-convicts and sailors who wandered among buildings made of clay and wood, thatched roofs, or locally quarried sandstone—the district was named for the latter—looking for trouble. Many original structures have been razed and replaced, however one of the few to have survived in this is the Lord Nelson, Sydney's oldest pub brewery that has been serving pints and other libations since 1841.,	12/24/2024	12/24/2024
Gippsland Coast Gippsland Coast 12/25/2024 Trace one of Australia's most scenic regions along the southeastern shore of the continent on the Bass Strait. As you sail today, savor a range of international cuisine onboard. Choose from a variety of international flavors at the World Café, enjoy al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace, or regional specialties in The Restaurant.,	12/25/2024	12/25/2024
Melbourne Melbourne 12/26/2024 Melbourne has been called the world's most livable city. It enjoys a scenic setting on the large bay of Port Phillip. Soon after Queen Victoria declared it a city of the Crown in 1847, the rush to find gold in its rivers made it one of the world's largest and wealthiest cities. Today, it is celebrated as the country's cultural capital of the arts and exudes a rich and lively British flair, from its narrow shopping lanes to the fanciful Victorian buildings along Collins Street. A literal slice of England can be found within 64 acres of beautiful blooms at Fitzroy Gardens.,	12/26/2024	12/26/2024
At Sea At Sea 12/27/2024 Separating mainland Australia from the island of Tasmania, the Bass Strait was discovered by British explorers George Bass and Matthew Flinders in 1799. The largest archipelago in the waterway's eastern reaches, the Furneaux Group, once formed a land bridge between Tasmania and Australia. In the strait's western region, King Island hosts several settlements and is on the migration route of several bird species.,	12/27/2024	12/27/2024
Hobart Hobart 12/28/2024 Tasmania, Australia's smallest state, was named after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Its capital, Hobart, was founded as a penal colony for some 300 inmates. Today, the charming city boasts the world's second-deepest natural harbor, a mild climate, and a picturesque setting on the banks of the Derwent River. Its remarkably preserved architecture dates to Georgian and Victorian times, and traditional pubs transport visitors back to Old England. Nearby, Port Arthur is an open-air museum chronicling the relocation of convicts here by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries.,	12/28/2024	12/28/2024
At Sea At Sea 12/29/2024 "Cross the ditch" as you sail today, a term coined to refer to a voyage on the Tasman Sea, just as many Americans and Europeans refer to a trans-Atlantic journey as "hopping the pond". Admire the views as you sail today and enjoy an al fresco dining experience. The Aquavit Terrace serves a range of International fare and casual dining favorites, as well as a range of superb cocktails inspired by our destinations.,	12/29/2024	12/29/2024
Foveaux Strait Foveaux Strait 12/30/2024 The narrow Foveaux Strait separates New Zealand's South Island from Stewart Island, also known as Rakiura (or "the Land of Growing Skies") after its Maori name. The small town of Bluff is the South Island's southernmost settlement and is dominated by Bluff Hill to its west. With a permanent population of less than 400 people, Stewart Island is New Zealand's third-largest island, ringed with bays and blanketed with lush forests.,	12/30/2024	12/30/2024
Dunedin (Port Chalmers) Dunedin (Port Chalmers) 12/31/2024 Dunedin and Port Chalmers lie on the 12-mile-long Otago Harbour. At the heart of the city, Dunedin is home to New Zealand's first university, built in 1871. This lively college town is one of the South Island's cultural capitals. Neighboring Port Chalmers has a thriving arts scene, inspired by its setting. Across the water, the distinctive Harbour Cone summit rises on the Otago Peninsula. Together, this unspoiled region is a breathtaking vista of mountains and sea, and home to seals, penguins, and seabirds, including the only mainland colony of albatross in the world.,	12/31/2024	12/31/2024
Lyttleton (Christchurch) Lyttleton (Christchurch) 01/01/2025 Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand's South Island. Named after Christ Church College in Oxford by English pilgrims from Canterbury, it retains much of its original British flavor, from the Gothic Revival cathedral to the punting excursion boats on the tranquil Avon River. The city embraces another English tradition: it is home to so many green parks that it has been nicknamed the "Garden City". Its lush Botanic Gardens ranks among the most important in the world, hosting plants from six continents, a rock garden, and a water garden of lilies and irises.,	01/01/2025	01/01/2025
Wellington Wellington 01/02/2025 Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, enjoys a splendid setting and is hailed by many as the "coolest little capital in the world". Its history is embodied in a rich collection of architecture, from classic weatherboard wooden cottages and the clean lines of Art Deco to Edwardian and postmodern wonders. The city's Neoclassical Parliament House stands out and is listed as a Heritage New Zealand building for its history and cultural significance. The city hosts an array of arts and cultural institutions, including museums, symphonies, ballet, and film.,	01/02/2025	01/02/2025
Napier Napier 01/03/2025 Napier is an impressive cityscape of Art Deco architecture often compared to Miami Beach for its splendor. Built after much of the city was destroyed during a 1931 earthquake, the stunning "main street" design and Art Deco flair combine to create a city unlike any other in the world. The National Aquarium, one of the finest in New Zealand, can be found in Napier. Nearby, Hawke's Bay boasts more than 70 vineyards. The first ones were introduced by French missionaries during the mid-19th century. The city also holds claim as the largest wool center in the Southern Hemisphere.,	01/03/2025	01/03/2025
Tauranga Tauranga 01/04/2025 Tauranga, nestled on the Bay of Plenty, is watched over by the dramatic Mt. Maunganui, an extinct volcano that helped shape this spectacular region of white-sand beaches and azure waters. The Maori arrived here in the 13th century, followed by the British 600 years later. Today, the city is home to a thriving cultural scene and stunning vistas of mountains rising from the surrounding waters. Tauranga is best known as the gateway to the bubbling mud pools and thermal fields of Rotorua. The local Maori believe this cauldron-like region to be a gift of fire from the gods.,	01/04/2025	01/04/2025
Auckland Auckland 01/05/2025 Cultural capital of New Zealand's North Island, Auckland is known as the "City of Sails" for its residents' love of boating. This seafaring city has hosted three America's Cup challenges, and its marinas are brimming with world-class yachts. In tree-lined Albert Park, flower beds and towering palms point the way to a cast-iron central fountain. The neoclassical Auckland War Memorial Museum chronicles the nation's history within its edifice-like walls. The observation deck of the Sky Tower offers breathtaking bird's-eye views of Auckland's cityscape.,	01/05/2025	01/05/2025
Auckland Auckland 01/06/2025 Straddling a narrow isthmus on New Zealand's North Island, Auckland enjoys a picturesque setting between two harbors: Waitemata and Manukau. This cosmopolitan city of outdoor enthusiasts is a vibrant marine hub. One of the great pleasures of exploring the city by foot is witnessing countless masts bobbing with the tide at the city's marinas and jet-setting yacht clubs, and marveling at the many full-blown sails as they traverse glittering waters in the distance. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.,	01/06/2025	01/06/2025

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 Statistics

Built Year: 2021
Registry: Norway
Gross Tonnage: 48,000
Beam: 95 ft (28.8 m)
Maximum Speed: 20 Knots
Ship Length: 745 ft (227.1 m)
Passenger Capacity: 930
Number of Suites: 46
Number of Decks: 14

Dining / Restaurants: 5
Number of Staterooms: 465
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 3
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Fitness Center: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Dining

Bars & Lounges

Explorer Lounge

Inspired by the trade routes of Vikings, the Explorers’ Lounge is the ideal place for guests to share their discoveries over an aquavit or a craft beer while sampling fine Scandinavian fare. Central to the Explorers’ Lounge is Mamsen’s, a casual gourmet deli inspired by Norwegian cuisine, from smoked salmon to open-faced sandwiches and locally sourced charcuterie and cheeses. The daily “Waffle Hour” provides mouth-watering samples of the beloved treat.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Onboard Activities

Shops

The Shops are the ship's duty-free shopping arcade of retail shops and boutiques. A jewelry boutique sells brand jewelry, watches, and accessories. A fashion store also offers luxury sunglasses, bags, and top-quality sweaters. A convenience store sells liquors, tobaccos, sundries, sweets, and snacks. Another shop sells name-brand cosmetics and perfumes. On select evenings, at the shops are also held trivia games and promo events.

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom (V1) $7,099

Category: V1
Deck 3
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hair dryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV6) $7,299

Category: DV6
Deck 3
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV5) $7,399

Category: DV5
Deck 4
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV4) $7,499

Category: DV4
Deck 4
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV3) $7,599

Category: DV3
Deck 5
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV2) $7,699

Category: DV2
Deck 5
Deck 6
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV3) $8,999

Category: PV3
Deck 4
Square Feet: 338 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 338 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV2) $9,199

Category: PV2
Deck 5
Square Feet: 338 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Penthouse Veranda Stateroom (PV1) $9,399

Category: PV1
Deck 5
Deck 6
Square Feet: 338 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Veranda Stateroom (V2) Call for pricing

Category: V2
Deck 3
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (DV1) Call for pricing

Category: DV1
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 8
Deck 7
Square Feet: 270 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 270 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Suite

Penthouse Junior Suite (PS3) $11,999

Category: PS3
Deck 6
Square Feet: 405 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 405 sq. ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® , toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket.

Explorer Suite (ES3) $17,999

Category: ES3
Deck 3
Square Feet: 757–1,163 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq. ft. *Room size and layouts vary based on ship location. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Two 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, Spacious closet & drawers, Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services, Welcome bottle of champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket, Well-appointed living room & dining area that seats 4 guests.

Penthouse Junior Suite (PS2) Call for pricing

Category: PS2
Square Feet: 405 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Penthouse Junior Suite (PS1) Call for pricing

Category: PS1
Deck 8
Deck 7
Square Feet: 405 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Owner's Suite (OS) Call for pricing

Category: OS
Square Feet: 1,448 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda

Largest suite on board: 1,448 sq ft including expansive private veranda (multi-room suite). Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, Three 42 flat-screen, interactive LCD TVs with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & upgraded snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hairdryer, Direct-dial satellite phone & cell service, Large master bathroom featuring a spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, plus two guest bathrooms, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Purified water refilled daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service (including service from any restaurant during open hours), Spacious walk-in closet & drawers, Complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing & shoe shine services Welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket Spacious, well-appointed living room, Separate dining area that seats 6 guests, Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein Hagen, Ocean-view dry sauna, Boardroom (seats 12) for business meetings & catered dinner parties, with first oceangoing vapor-light fireplace, Pantry for room service & hosted events, Complimentary shore excursion with private car & driver (up to 4 guests) in port city of your choice (valued at up to $800), Daily personalized tea or pre-dinner cocktail & canapés by request, Dinner & guided tour with ship officers (subject to availability).

Explorer Suite (ES2) Call for pricing

Category: ES2
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 6
Square Feet: 757–1,163 sq ft (includes private veranda)

Explorer Suite (ES1) Call for pricing

Category: ES1
Deck 5
Deck 4
Square Feet: 757–1,163 sq ft (includes private veranda)

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

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