Viking Yi Dun: A Small Ocean Ship Designed for Large Discoveries
The Viking Yi Dun, originally named the Viking Sun and an identical sister-ship in Viking’s fleet of award-winning, small ocean ships, is specially designed to enable immersive voyages. With a capacity of just 930 guests in 465 staterooms, the ship offers a relaxed and comfortable experience. Its smaller size allows it to visit ports that larger vessels cannot access. Built in 2017 by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the Viking Yi Dun combines contemporary Scandinavian design with world-class amenities. The ship features all-veranda staterooms, light-filled public spaces, and a diverse range of dining options, including both Japanese-inspired as well as international cuisine to enhance the onboard experience.
- Only 930 guests
- Length: 745 feet
- Beam: 94 feet
- Class: small ships
- Year built: 2017
Dedicated specifically to exploring destinations in China, with an onboard experience that complements your discoveries ashore, our award-winning, all-veranda small ship hosts just 930 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.
- Only 930 guests
- Length: 745 feet
- Beam: 94 feet
- Class: small ships
- Year built: 2017
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Viking Ocean Ships 360° Tour
Get a panoramic look at our award-winning, all-veranda ocean ships. Our new fleet of sister ships are purpose-built at a scale that allows direct access into small and large ports alike.
Viking Ocean Ships 360° Tour
Get a panoramic look at our award-winning, all-veranda ocean ships. Our new fleet of sister ships are purpose-built at a scale that allows direct access into small and large ports alike.
Ship History
Viking Yi Dun was built in Italy by shipbuilder Fincantieri as part of a series of identical ocean ships built for Viking, and originally named Viking Sun. The ship began sailing in Europe in 2017. In 2021, the ship became a part of a joint venture between Viking Cruises and China Merchants Group and the ship is currently registered in Shenzhen, China, under the name Zhao Shang Yi Dun, with Viking responsible for all aspects of the onboard experience.
From September 9 to November 20, 2024, the ship cruises along the coast from Shanghai to Shenzhen in China, for American and European tourists, by whom this coastal cruise tour received glowing reviews.
95% of Viking Yi Dun passengers from the United States and
Europe rated the cruise as “high quality” or “top quality”
– Viking independent survey