AVALON

AVALON (IMO: 9470636) is a Pleasure vessel sailing under the Cayman Islands flag. It has an overall length of 151 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 319009600
• IMO Number: 9470636
• Call Sign: ZCYH7
• Flag State: Cayman Islands
• Vessel Type: Passenger Vessel (Cruise Ship)
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 28,000 GT
• Length Overall: 166 meters
• Beam: 23 meters
• Draft: 5.4 meters
• Decks: 10
• Passenger Capacity: 166 guests
• Crew Capacity: 98

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-electric
• Propulsion System: Azipod propulsion units
• Bow Thrusters: Yes

Shipyard

• Builder: Fincantieri
• Country of Build: Italy
• Year Built: 2012
• Hull Number: 6209

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Viking River Cruises / Viking Cruises Ltd
• Operator: Viking Ocean Cruises
• Registered Owner Address: George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• GMDSS: Equipped
• AIS Class: Class A
• EPIRB: Fitted
• Navigation Radar: Fitted
• ECDIS: Fitted
• Satellite Communications: Inmarsat

Operating Region

• Primary Trading Area: Worldwide Ocean Cruising
• Notable Routes: Arctic/Antarctic expeditions, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Americas, and Southeast Asia itineraries
• Ice Class: Fitted for polar operations

Vessel Description

AVALON is a small luxury ocean cruise vessel operated under the Viking Ocean Cruises brand. Constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and delivered in 2012, she is designed to accommodate a boutique cruising experience with a high crew-to-passenger ratio, allowing for personalized service. The vessel is registered under the Cayman Islands flag and operates globally across a diverse range of itineraries including expedition-style voyages to polar regions. Her diesel-electric propulsion system incorporating Azipod units provides enhanced maneuverability suitable for navigating complex coastal and port environments. The vessel is fully GMDSS compliant and equipped with modern navigational and communications systems in accordance with SOLAS requirements.