Viking

Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®. The delivery ceremony took place when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Viking recently announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, as well as Tibet in 2025. 

Viking announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.

 Viking announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water

Viking is celebrating the start of its third season in the Great Lakes, with both of its identical expedition ships, the Viking Octantis® and the Viking Polaris®, now deployed in the region.

Viking  announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension programme.

Viking announced that its 2026 ocean voyages are now open for booking. With many 2024 dates already sold out and 2025 departures selling fast, there has been an early opening of 2026 departures across the company’s ocean fleet.

Viking announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews – Travel & Tourism News

Viking Neptune, the company’s newest ocean liner, was named during a ceremony in Los Angeles. Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, gave the ship a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing as part of the occasion. The 930-guest ship has embarked on the company’s 138-day 2022/2023 world cruise, which will visit […]

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Viking will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the “longest continuous passenger cruise” upon the return of Viking Sun to London next year.

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing companies build new terminals, focus on the Chinese market, unveil new brochures and more.

Viking Cruises has announced a new river cruise itinerary which offers a uniquely German experience through concerts, plays, and historical insights.  Ready to set sail in spring 2020, Viking offers a new river cruise tour focused on providing guests with an immersive experience of Germany. The 10-day journey will highlight classical concerts, insights into Nuremberg’s history, local […]