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| Viking Cruises unveiled its fifth ocean ship, Viking Orion, in June 2018. Measuring 47,800 gross tons, Orion is a upscale vessel with room for 930 passengers at double occupancy. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Viking Orion is the latest in a series of vessels that Viking Cruises began rolling out in 2015 with the debut of Viking Star. Other ships in the series include Viking Sea, Viking Sky (shown here) and Viking Sun. Viking Ocean Cruises |
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| The centerpiece of Viking Orion's top deck is the Main Pool area, which is covered by a magrodome that can be opened on warm days. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Viking Orion's Main Pool area features a rectangular pool and an adjacent hot tub lined with lounge chairs. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| The hot tub adjacent to Viking Orion's main pool is lined with small tiles with a lovely geometric design. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Just off Viking Orion's Main Pool is the Pool Grill, a casual venue that serves made-to-order gourmet burgers and sandwiches during lunchtime and also has a small salad bar. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Seating for the Pool Grill fills one side of the Main Pool area under the magrodome (shown here in the closed position). Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| On the opposite side of the pool area from the Pool Grill is a small Pool Bar. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| A second pool area is located at the back of Viking Orion on Deck 7 and features an infinity pool with a glass wall facing the sea. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| More lounge seating is located on the top deck of Viking Orion along the side of the vessel. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| [post_ads]Adjacent to the Main Pool area on Viking Orion's top deck is the airy Wintergarden, a stylish indoor/outdoor lounge that is home to an afternoon tea service with finger sandwiches and pastries. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Additional seating is available one deck up from The Viking Living Room along balcony areas overlooking the atrium. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Classic games including tic-tac-toe also are sprinkled around the second level of the Viking Living Room. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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| Overlooking the front of Viking Orion on Decks 7 and 8 is another focal point of the ship: The two-deck-high, forward-facing Explorers' Lounge. Gene Sloan, USA TODAY |
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