ESExplorer Suite
735 sq ft including a veranda; separate sitting room and bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Decks: 3
Viking Saigon
Sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Fly into SGN
Page updated
About Viking Saigon
Viking Saigon is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Saigon class, in service since 2022. She carries 80 guests with a crew of 58. She sails Mekong itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Viking Saigon is an 80-guest ship designed for the Mekong, added to Viking's fleet in 2022 as a sister to the Viking Tonle. It takes its name from Saigon, the former name of Ho Chi Minh City. Viking's 2026-2027 calendar has it mostly on Magnificent Mekong, whose river section runs from Kampong Cham in Cambodia down to the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, ending at Ho Chi Minh City. Its three decks hold 40 outside staterooms, a pool on the Upper Deck, an open-air Sky Bar and a spa and fitness center.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 80
- Crew 58 · 1:1.4
- Entered service
- 2022
- Length
- 79 m
- Shorter than 92% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 3
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5+0.8, fleet average 2.2
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking River Cruises fleet average across 86 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Saigon class
Viking Saigon is one of 2 Saigon class ships. Viking Tonle (2025) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Saigon this ship | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Tonle | 2025 | 4.0/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Publisher-linked Saigon design layout · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
All decks
Publisher-linked Saigon design layout · bow to the right
40 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Start with Middle Deck cabin sections · Check restaurant, kitchen and lounge adjacency
On this deck: Upper Deck · accommodation, pool, Sky Bar, fitness center, shop and spa
On this deck: Middle Deck · accommodation, lounge, Guest Services, library and bar
On this deck: Main Deck · accommodation, kitchen and restaurant
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF
Cabin grades
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
AVeranda Stateroom
305 sq ft including a private veranda, with a French balcony.
Decks: 3
BFrench Balcony Stateroom
305 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door.
Decks: 2
CFrench Balcony Stateroom
305 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door.
Decks: 1
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Middle Deck (Deck 2) accommodation away from public lobbies
Start with Middle Deck cabin sections
Compare the exact room with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks, away from the lounge and reception transition.
Why we flag this
The ship’s publisher-linked design shows accommodation on three levels, with public facilities aft. Only the overlapping cabin stack is intended as the quieter starting point. Check the source plan.
Upper Deck (Deck 3) near the pool, Sky Bar, spa and fitness areas
Check Upper Deck same-deck activity
Compare cabin distance from outdoor seating, exercise facilities and bar access. Ask about hours and public routes before assuming the highest cabin deck is quieter.
Why we flag this
The specific published plan places these facilities aft on the same deck as the Upper Deck accommodation. No measured sound level is claimed. Check the source plan.
Main and Middle Deck cabins beside public-area transitions
Check restaurant, kitchen and lounge adjacency
Check distance from the Main Deck restaurant/kitchen and the Middle Deck lounge, bar and Guest Services.
Why we flag this
The design labels these public/service facilities alongside accommodation on the Main and Middle decks; the actual doorway and cabin position matter. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Publisher PDF linked by this ship’s official page, individually verified on 21 October 2026. Design: Saigon design. Viking publishes this same representative design for 2 catalogue ships; it is not substituted from an unrelated regional fleet. Named decks are numbered from the lowest illustrated deck upward in this viewer; see the deck labels and original PDF.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she sails
Home port: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Saigon sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Le Saigonnais Business LoungeSGN Terminal 1 (Domestic)2.4 ★
- Rose Business LoungeSGN Terminal 2 (International)not yet rated
- SH Premium LoungeSGN Terminal 3 (Domestic)not yet rated
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Saigon?
Viking Saigon is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Saigon class.
What are Viking Saigon's sister ships?
Viking Saigon is one of 2 Saigon class ships. Viking Tonle (2025) is in service.
How big is Viking Saigon?
Viking Saigon measures 79 metres in length, with 3 decks.
How many passengers does Viking Saigon carry?
Viking Saigon carries 80 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 58 (about 1.4 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Saigon enter service?
Viking Saigon entered service in 2022.
Where does Viking Saigon sail?
Viking Saigon sails Mekong itineraries. Her home port is Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Saigon?
Viking Saigon sails from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Saigon?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Saigon; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Viking Saigon rated?
Cruises Frog rates Viking Saigon 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Viking Saigon?
For the “Publisher-linked Saigon design layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Middle Deck (Deck 2) accommodation away from public lobbies: Compare the exact room with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks, away from the lounge and reception transition. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Viking Saigon?
For the “Publisher-linked Saigon design layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper Deck (Deck 3) near the pool, Sky Bar, spa and fitness areas: Compare cabin distance from outdoor seating, exercise facilities and bar access. Ask about hours and public routes before assuming the highest cabin deck is quieter. Main and Middle Deck cabins beside public-area transitions: Check distance from the Main Deck restaurant/kitchen and the Middle Deck lounge, bar and Guest Services. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Viking Saigon deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Publisher-linked Saigon design layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
No reviews yet. Be the first.
Related news about Viking Saigon
Nothing about Viking Saigon yet. The latest cruise news:
- We aged every ship at 10 big cruise lines. Holland America and Carnival have the oldest fleets
Cruise Frog's ship data shows how old each big line's fleet really is. Virgin's ships average about three years. Holland America's average 18.
Cruise lines
- Seabourn is going back to Egypt after more than five years, with a night in Alexandria for the pyramids
Seabourn's 2029 summer program has 166 sailings. It returns to Egypt, adds a new Gulf of Bothnia trip and brings Seabourn Encore back to Alaska.
Itineraries
- Carnival's new FunPacks run $25 to $99 a day, and drink and Wi-Fi prices go dynamic Dec. 1
Carnival bundled drinks, Wi-Fi, dining and shore trips into four FunPacks, on sale until Oct. 30. From Dec. 1, drink and Wi-Fi prices change by sailing.
Cruise lines
- Queen Mary 2's 500th crossing will leave from Liverpool, a first for Cunard since 2015
Cunard opened 93 voyages for October 2028 to May 2029. The headline act is Queen Mary 2's 500th Transatlantic Crossing, with a rare Liverpool departure.
Itineraries