Viking floats out newest Egypt ship, sailing September 2025
Viking has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in September 2025, the Viking...
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Viking announces world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship; two more ocean ships
Viking and Fincantieri have shared details of the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. Already under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is...
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Viking announces 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries
Viking has released its new 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Voyage III, which will journey around the world in 170 days, visiting 41 countries with 82 guided tours and overnight stays in 18 cities. Setting sail on...
Viking announces 10 new ocean itineraries
Viking has announced 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe that are now available for booking in 2026 and 2027. The new itineraries range from eight to 22 days and feature 12 additional...
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Viking returns to China with Yi Dun
Viking is celebrating its historic return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited...
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Viking announces six new Asia itineraries through Japan & China
Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025. The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai,...
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Viking launches new travel advisor portal
Viking has launched its new and improved Travel Advisor Portal which is designed to provide advisors with the tools and resources needed to sell Viking. As part of Viking's ongoing commitment to providing the best support to travel advisors and...
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Viking celebrates the start of river cruise season in Europe
Viking Cruises celebrates the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the Viking Longship fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region. Designed specifically for European waterways, the company's river fleet of sister ships,...
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Viking opens bookings for 2026 ocean voyages
Viking recently opened bookings for its 2026 ocean voyages. With many 2024 dates already sold out and 2025 departures selling fast, strong demand among North American travellers has led to an early opening of 2026 departures across the...
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Viking adds two new Christmas market itineraries for 2023
With the holidays right around the corner, Viking is celebrating its Christmas market voyages for the 2023 river season. Sailing Viking’s Longship fleet, guests can celebrate an Old World Christmas on special sailings through the season...
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