Where is Viking Venus today?
In Thursday Island, Australia
On day 71 of a 78-night cruise from Vancouver to Newcastle (Sep 4 to Nov 21).
Next: Cairns, Australia, Sun Nov 15 · then Townsville, Mon Nov 16.
Scheduled position from Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 22: 14 nights from $10,999
Upcoming Viking Venus cruises from $5,999 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
78-night cruise, Vancouver to Newcastle
Sep 4 to Nov 21, 2026 · 37 ports of call.
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Where Viking Venus sails, month by month
Viking Venus sails from Vancouver from May to September 2027, Sydney from December 2026 to March 2027 and in November 2027 and Auckland from December 2026 to February 2027 on 10- and 14-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ketchikan (12 calls), Sitka (12) and Icy Strait Point (Hoonah, 12). It also has longer sailings of 16 to 92 nights from February to May 2027 and from September to November 2027.
- Dec 2026Auckland · 1 sailing14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Auckland · 3 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Sydney · 2 sailings14 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Bali · 3 sailings12, 16, 26 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Bangkok (Laem Chabang) · 3 sailings14, 28 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 2 sailings10, 22 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Seward · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Vancouver · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Seward · 3 sailings10 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings14 to 36 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Hong Kong · 4 sailings12 to 28 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 2 sailings14, 16 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Viking Ocean Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Viking Venus sailings with prices.
Viking Venus at a glance
Viking Venus is a Viking Ocean Cruises cruise ship in the Viking 930 class. It entered service in 2021 (5 years ago). It carries 930 passengers and 465 crew, about 2.0 passengers per crew member. At 47,800 gross tons and 228 m (748 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 9 decks and 465 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy) and sails under the flag of Norway.
Part of Viking's award-winning ocean fleet launched in 2021, Viking Venus carries just 930 guests in all-veranda staterooms for an intimate, destination-focused experience. She features The Spa with a snow grotto, the Explorers' Lounge, and complimentary dining at Manfredi's.
Viking Venus specs
- Class
- Viking 930
- Built
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 47,800 GT
- Length
- 228 m
- Passengers
- 930
- Cabins
- 465
- Crew
- 465
- Decks
- 9
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy)
- Flag
- Norway
- Age
- 5 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 51.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.0:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 15th largest of 17
- Typical Cruise
- 14 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 22, 2026
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Viking Venus FAQ
Where is Viking Venus right now?
According to Viking Ocean Cruises' published itinerary, Viking Venus is scheduled to be in Thursday Island, Australia today (Friday, November 13, 2026), on day 71 of a 78-night cruise from Vancouver to Newcastle. On Sun Nov 15 it calls at Cairns, Australia, and it ends in Newcastle on November 21. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Viking Venus sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Venus sails from Vancouver, BC from May to September 2027, Sydney, Australia from December 2026 to March 2027 and in November 2027 and Auckland, New Zealand from December 2026 to February 2027 on 10- and 14-night cruises.
What ports does Viking Venus visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Viking Venus calls most often at Ketchikan, Alaska (12 calls), Sitka, Alaska (12), Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska (12), Hubbard Glacier, Alaska (12) and Valdez, Alaska (12), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 53 ports in all.
How many passengers does Viking Venus carry?
Viking Venus carries 930 passengers in 465 cabins. It has 465 crew, about 2.0 passengers per crew member.
When was Viking Venus built and how old is it?
Viking Venus entered service in 2021, so it is 5 years old.
How big is Viking Venus?
Viking Venus is 47,800 gross tons and 228 m (748 ft) long, with 9 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Viking Venus?
Viking Venus has 465 crew.
What class of ship is Viking Venus?
Viking Venus belongs to the Viking 930 class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Viking Venus?
Viking Venus is operated by Viking Ocean Cruises.
Where was Viking Venus built?
Viking Venus was built by Fincantieri (Ancona, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Viking Venus cost?
The cheapest upcoming Viking Venus cruise we track starts from $5,999. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Viking Venus prices
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