Dedicated specifically to exploring destinations in China, with an onboard experience that complements your discoveries ashore, the award-winning, all-veranda small ship hosts just 930 guests, allowing you to dock where larger ships cannot.
Viking Yi Dun invites you to sip tea ceremonies, savor dim sum artistry, and explore ancient wonders woven into your voyage. Ocean views from every stateroom, butler service, and Michelin-starred chefs paint your journey in luxury, Viking Yi Dun beckons with spacious suites, gourmet delights, and enriching shore excursions
Viking Yi Dun Ship Dining
Spice up your senses aboard Viking Yi Dun. A symphony of flavors awaits, from intimate bistros whispering secrets of Sichuan pepper to elegant halls adorned with dim sum's delicate dance. World-class chefs orchestrate each meal, a celebration of taste where every bite becomes a journey.
- The Restaurant: The main dining venue, The Restaurant offers the highest onboard dining experience amid a streamlined Scandinavian design. The menu includes regional cuisine and always-available classics enhanced with locally sourced ingredients so that you can explore new cultures through food.
- Manfredi's Italian Restaurant: Inspired by Italy's beloved trattorias, Manfredi's offers the best of Italian cuisine with a private dining room providing an opportunity to have an intimate meal with family or friends.
- The Chef's Table: The sommeliers and culinary masters at The Chef's Table create the perfect food and wine pairings during a multi-course tasting, enjoyed in the restaurant or a private dining room.
- World Cafe: With live cooking, an open kitchen, and buffet-style meal service, the World Cafe provides a casual interactive experience and a variety of international flavors. Dine indoors or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace for stunning panoramic views.
- Aquavit Terrace: In the spirit of the revolutionary outdoor settings of the award-winning river ships, Viking has created the Aquavit Terrace, providing more al fresco dining experiences than on any ship at sea.
- Mamsen's: Located in the Explorers' Lounge and named for "Mamsen," the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties for breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack or evening treat.
- Pool Grill: For a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack, the Pool Grill serves casual fare prepared to order. Choose from the Viking Burger, Seared Ahi Tuna, and much more. A small salad bar is also available for a lighter meal.
- The Kitchen Table: Get ready for a culinary journey, where regional cuisine and always-available classics will delight your palate.
- The Wintergarden: Afternoon tea is served at The Wintergarden, next to the Main Pool. Decadent finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts accompany international teas, tea ceremony demonstrations, and relaxing classical music from a string quartet.
Viking Yi Dun Ship Bars & Lounges
Raise a glass and unwind in liquid artistry. Viking Yi Dun's bars, from chic lounges to starry decks, weave sophistication with relaxation in every sip.
- 1872: Inspired by the history of the China Merchants Group, a shipping company whose origins date back to 1872, this signature bar is a distinctive after-dinner venue serving Chinese wines and original cocktails prepared with regional spirits. As you sip and savor, enjoy live music in this intimate setting or dance the night away to familiar tunes from the band.
- Explorers' 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 the fine Scandinavian fare.
- The Atrium: Relax in the soaring atrium and mingle as you enjoy a cocktail from the Viking Bar.
- The Bar: Featuring a clinker-built bar inspired by ancient longships, The Bar is located on the ground floor of The Atrium in the Living Room.
- The Living Room: With spacious seating, melodic piano tunes, live entertainment, and a library, The Living Room is the ideal setting for relaxation and conversation.
Viking Yi Dun Ship Onboard Activities
Dive into captivating lectures, hone your swing on the golf simulator or unwind in the serene spa. Aboard Viking Yi Dun, you'll find cultural enrichment and pure indulgence, so set sail and let your curiosity be your compass.
- World-Class Guest Lecturers: Complement your onshore experiences with the onboard lecture program, designed to shed light on your destination's art, architecture, music, geopolitics, natural world, and more. They are hosted by a wide range of experts, from authors and archaeologists to former diplomats and news correspondents, eager to share their knowledge with you.
- Viking Resident Historians: The faculty of historians provide an enhanced level of enrichment, delivering high-level historic, iconic lectures specific to your journey, supplemented by roundtable discussions, where you can engage in a smaller, more intimate group setting; and daily "office hours" for one-on-one time with guests.
- Destination Performances: Each Viking itinerary includes one or more Destination Performances representing the most iconic cultural performing art form of the region-whether it is Portuguese fado with its melancholy melodies and poignant lyrics; traditional Greek dancing; Italian opera, a centuries-old storytelling art form; or world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre singers from St. Petersburg.
- Port Talks: Gain an overview of your next day's port of call through informative multimedia presentations covering the history and culture of your destination, as well as highlights of must-see landmarks. And feel prepared for each new day of exploration with a deeper understanding of the places you will visit.
- Munch Moments: Through an exclusive relationship with Oslo's Munch Museum, Viking has been granted the digital rights to the entire collection of Norway's most famous artist, Edvard Munch.
- TED Talks: Viking is proud to partner with TED, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization devoted to spreading bold new ideas and sparking conversation. Curious minds watch TED's short, powerful talks focused on the arts, history, geography, science, longevity, and more to gain a deeper understanding of the world.
- Viking Art & Design Guide: Should you wish to familiarize yourself with your ship before traveling, you can download the free Viking Voyager app before you go. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the Scandinavian public spaces, with insightful commentary from your host, Karine Hagen.
- Viking Resident Musicians: Should you wish to familiarize yourself with your ship before traveling, you can download the free Viking Voyager app before you go. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the Scandinavian public spaces, with insightful commentary from your host, Karine Hagen.
- The Met: Live in HD: Bringing classical music alive, the resident pianist, guitarist, violinist, and cellist perform calming classical compositions throughout the ship. Viking hopes you will find yourself transported by the chamber music of the Viking Resident Musicians and enjoy some of the benefits of classical music-lifting your spirit, soothing your soul, and adding to your onboard enrichment.
- Sports Deck: Panoramic views, invigorating fresh air, and a variety of outdoor activities await at the Sports Deck. Engage in friendly competition or simply soak in the sea breeze while enjoying sports and recreational activities under the open sky.
- Fitness Center: Maintain your health and wellness at the best health club at sea with treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles, and an open space to practice your own functional training, stretching, yoga, and Pilates.
- The Nordic Spa: The Spa experience draws upon the holistic wellness philosophy of Nordic culture. Enjoy the ultimate Scandinavian tradition and invigorate yourself in the Sauna and steam room, then visit the Snow Grotto, a sanctuary of fluffy snow and chilled air. Work out in the Fitness Center, or unwind completely with a Swedish massage or specialty facial.
Viking Yi Dun Ship Onshore Experiences
Beyond the horizon, adventure awaits. Walk the Great Wall's serpentine path, or whisper wishes carried on incense smoke across an ancient temple. Savor the buzz of Shanghai's neon canyons, then lose yourself in serene gardens adorned with koi ponds. Every onshore adventure is a brushstroke on your global canvas. So, set sail and paint your masterpiece.
Viking Yi Dun Ship Accommodations
All-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.
- Owner's Suite
- Explorer Suite
- Penthouse Junior Suite
- Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
- Veranda Stateroom
