Hydrogen-Powered Viking Astrea Launched at Fincantieri
Viking’s latest ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, was launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. (more…)
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Viking Honors Top Travel Advisor Partners as Godparents of Seven New River Ships
Viking announced that seven distinguished travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships. (more…)
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Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for two new ocean ships
Fincantieri and Viking today announced that they have signed contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships, following the exercise of the options granted and announced in April 2025. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship. The New Viking Ptah Joins Award-Winning Sister Ships on the Nile River
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. (more…)
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Viking Opens Bookings for 2028–2029 Ocean Voyages
More Than 700 New Departure Dates Now Available, Featuring Two New Ocean Itineraries and Two New Ocean Ships. (more…)
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First Chinese-language Mediterranean cruise sets sail from Spain
A cruise ship operating the industry’s first Mediterranean itinerary with Chinese-language services set sail from the Port of Tarragona, Spain, on Tuesday, embarking on a 13-day voyage with nearly 900 passengers on board. (more…)
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Viking cruise ship runs aground in Danube amid low water levels
A Viking river cruise ship ran aground while sailing in Europe’s Danube River. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe. The Viking Dagur Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships
Viking today (Jul 29, 2026) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. (more…)
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Viking Reveals Names of Its Next Two Ocean Ships
Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega. (more…)
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Viking Announces Two New Oberammergau Voyages for 2030
New Itineraries Combine the World-Renowned Oberammergau Passion Play with an Immersive River Voyage on the Rhine or Danube. (more…)
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Viking Annar and Viking Fjolvar join Viking Longships fleet
Viking has announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar. (more…)
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Viking Yi Dun Departs Shanghai, Concludes Its Chinese-Flag Era
The Viking Yi Dun slipped her moorings at Shanghai’s North Bund International Cruise Terminal on June 5, beginning a roughly 60-day positioning voyage across the South China Sea. (more…)
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Viking Announces New Experiences for European River Cruises
Viking is set to expand its range of shore excursions and land extensions on the cruise line’s European river voyages. (more…)
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Viking names Mira in Venice
Viking announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, was officially named during a traditional ceremony in Venice, Italy. (more…)
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Viking Announces 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®. (more…)
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Fincantieri delivers “Viking Mira” in Ancona
Fincantieri and Viking celebrated today the delivery of “Viking Mira” at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona. (more…)
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Viking Introduces Its First Fully Electric Motor Coach
Viking announced the launch of its first fully electric motor coach, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. (more…)
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Viking Opens Bookings for 2028–2029 Expedition Voyages
Viking announced that its 2028–2029 expedition voyages are now open for booking, featuring newly released departure dates across the company’s most popular itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes. (more…)
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Viking floats out two newest Nile ships ahead of Egypt deployment in 2026
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its expanding Egypt programme with the float out of two new Nile river vessels, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet. (more…)
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Viking Announces New Sailing Dates for India River Voyages Through 2029
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Fincantieri: “Viking Libra” Launched In Ancona, The World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship
The “Viking Libra”, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched today at the Ancona shipyard. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. (more…)
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Viking takes delivery of newest river ship in Europe
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Eldir, the company’s newest Viking Longship. (more…)
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Viking reinstates Egypt river cruises after reassessment
After saying earlier this week it was canceling Nile River cruises for the rest of March, Viking said Thursday that it would resume departures on March 12. (more…)
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Fincantieri books order for two new Viking expedition vessels
Fincantieri has booked an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. (more…)
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Viking Unveils March Spring Sale with Free Air and $25 Deposit
Viking is reducing fares this spring on some of its river cruises, ocean voyages and expedition voyages. (more…)
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Viking creates two new itineraries on Mississippi and Ohio rivers
Viking will debut two new itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in 2027, including a 15-day sailing from New Orleans to Louisville, Ky. (more…)
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Dover Cruise announces Viking Sky as winner of its pioneering safety and environment awareness (SEA) award
The 9th Dover Cruise Safety and Environment Awareness Award (SEA) has been awarded to Viking Sky, with her sister ship Viking Saturn and Fred. Olsen’s Borealis also scoring highly. (more…)
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Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing
Viking Cruises inaugurated its first brand experience center in China on Feb. 5. (more…)
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Michele Saegesser on her return as Viking’s vice president of sales
After retiring as Viking’s vice president of sales and national accounts last year, Michele Saegesser has officially returned in the same role. (more…)
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Viking’s ship design strategy: Strength is in repetition
“If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.” More than once, Viking founder and CEO Torstein Hagen has said this about his river and ocean ships, which are famous for their sameness: the same public spaces, the same Scandinavian-inspired design and decor. (more…)
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Viking and PGA TOUR Announce New Partnership
Viking and the PGA TOUR today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that designates Viking as the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. (more…)
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Cruise ship collides with another vessel amid ‘high wind’
Windy weather caused an expedition cruise ship to collide with another vessel in Ushaia, Argentina. (more…)
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Viking and Highclere Castle Announce Construction of New Contemporary Events Space
Viking announced its support for the development of a new contemporary events pavilion at Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the iconic filming location of Downton Abbey. (more…)
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Viking And The Norwegian Football Federation Announce New Partnership
Viking Becomes Main Sponsor for the National Team Academy and Norway’s U-Level National Teams. (more…)
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Understated elegance: Celebrating Christmas on a Viking river cruise
December on a Viking ship in Europe means a few things: homemade gluhwein, Christmas music playing softly in the background and an approach to holiday décor that mirrors the line’s classic Scandinavian design. (more…)
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Viking: Already 70% Booked for 2026
Viking is already 70 percent booked for 2026 as of November 2, according to CEO Torstein Hagen, speaking on the company’s third quarter earnings call. (more…)
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Torstein Hagen Reflects on Viking’s 100-Ship Milestone and Success
Viking hit a significant milestone when it surpassed 100 ships in its river, ocean and expedition fleet — the most in the industry — during a nine-vessel christening ceremony in Basel, Switzerland, on Oct. 21. (more…)
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Viking Celebrates 100 Ships, Names Nine New River Ships
Viking has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships, including the company’s 100th ship, during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery of Honir and Thoth in Europe and Egypt
Viking has announced the delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Honir, which will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, and the Viking Thoth, which will sail the Nile River. (more…)
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Viking is creating cruise experiences for the curious traveller
Wendy Atkin-Smith gives an insight into the brand’s plans to welcome 37 newbuilds across its ocean and river cruise fleets by 2031. (more…)
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