Viking Yi Dun

Viking Yi Dun

Viking Yi Dun, formely Viking Sun, offers China coastal cruises, celebrating a big event in the Viking Ocean Cruises world. This ocean cruise line created by the award-winning Viking River Cruises combines the greatest elements that have made Viking a world-famous river cruise line with some features of a slightly larger ship to help you explore the rarely visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access. Viking Yi Dun cruises are the first Chinese adventures of this kind available to international passengers from September to November. The ship's 10-day maiden voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen) was in September 2024.

Just like her sister ships, Viking Yi Dun is a 930-guest vessel with all-balcony accommodations. Viking introduced some differences to adapt the cruise ship to the Chinese region. Thus, you can enjoy Chinese food along with Western choices, and entertainment comes with a local influence.

Onboard Entertainment

Shore excursions are the true highlight of all Viking Yi Dun Chinese cruises. Best of all, every port of call includes one complimentary excursion, with overnight stops in just about every port! Instead of rushing back to the ship, you can take your time exploring and make the most out of your time. When you’re not in port or back on the ship for the day, you can enjoy some great onboard entertainment experiences:

• The Theater is the primary space that hosts entertainment. Viking has its own production troupe performing dancing and singing revues. Videos on your destination air daily in the two adjoining Cinemas. Other programs you may enjoy include movies, pre-recorded TED talks, and sporting events.
• Onboard enrichment includes in-depth port talks and engaging lectures. Trivia, board games, golf-putting, and shuffleboard are also available for your pleasure.
• Live music takes place in many of the ship’s bars and lounges.
• To swim and soak, you get two pools (including an infinity pool) as well as two hot tubs on the pool deck.
• Runners and walkers can stretch their legs on the tracks that wrap around Decks 2 and 8.

Restaurants and Dining

Dining onboard Viking Yi Dun is like no dining experience you’ve ever had. Every venue is complimentary except for one!

• The Restaurant is the ship’s main eatery, serving mainly Chinese cuisine for breakfast and dinner, offering open-seating dining (you can enjoy dining whenever and with whoever you want). There are also Western meals for those who may prefer to stick with familiar choices. Eat with breathtaking views through the Restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows that can open up in good weather, and grab a pre-dinner cocktail in the built-in bar in the middle of the venue.
• Take dining up a notch and book a dinner reservation at the Chef’s Table, which features a rotation of Asian menus.
• If you’re in the mood for authentic Italian, Manfredi’s serves up some of the finest Italian dishes at sea.
• If you just need a quick pick-up snack, the Living Room serves pastries and finger sandwiches all day long.

Staterooms and Suites

Viking Yi Dun is an all-veranda cruise ship. No matter what kind of stateroom you book, you can take in the sights and smells of the ocean for the entire length of your trip. From the smallest Veranda staterooms to the largest Owner's Suites, you’ll discover some of the finest amenities and best service at sea. All accommodations come with everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay, including luxury bedding, free Wi-Fi, a spacious private bathroom with heated floors, plenty of storage space, premium bath amenities, robes, 24-hour room service, etc. Guests booked in suites can enjoy additional perks like early suite access, complimentary laundry service, shoe shine services, and much more!

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Ship Highlights

New Itineraries in Asia

Viking Yi Dun is dedicated to exploring destinations in Asia. She offers 15 to 22-day cruises to Japan with a stop in Osaka and China with stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang). Guests can immerse into destination-focused experiences, enjoy insightful lectures, and savor regionally inspired cuisine. Such exclusive cruises are a great way to deepen your understanding of China’s culture, customs, and traditions, adore the magnificent views of Mt. Fuji in Shimizu, stop in Jeju in South Korea, spend a night in Osaka and Hiroshima, visit the Great Wall of China, or do so much more! Also, Viking offers pre- and post-land extensions to make China itineraries even more amazing.

The Kitchen Table

The Kitchen Table is an onboard cooking school and unique dining experience aboard Viking Yi Dun but it takes you far beyond the usual scope of “specialty dining.” The Kitchen Table can easily be thought of as one-third excursion, one-third hands-on activity, and one-third dining. It's an optional opportunity to shop, cook, and dine with chefs. On port days, you can accompany the chef on a shopping trip to a local market and learn to cook regional meals, creating a delicious three-course presentation.On sea days, you can learn to prepare dishes that highlight your upcoming destination. This exclusive dining experience is amazing!

The Nordic Spa

The spa onboard Viking Yi Dun comes complete with Nordic influences and is certain to be one of the most unique spa experiences of your life. Keeping in line with Nordic tradition, the spa embodies a perfect balance of “hot and cold.” The thermal suite alone features an expansive warm pool and whirlpool, as well as cushioned and heated loungers. Anyone can access the thermal suite for free, making Viking Yi Dun cruise spa very attractive. Another exciting part of the spa is the Snow Grotto room, where you can cool off with ice shavings before heading to the steam room across the floor. Spa services include hair and nail services, a barbershop, massages, facials, and body scrubs.

The Living Room

The Living Room is Viking Yi Dun’s version of an atrium. This three-level area is set up and decorated like your own living room, making you instantly feel at home. Furnished with plenty of comfortable furniture, this is a great place to enjoy a book, socialize, play cards, or take in the live music that plays here nightly.

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