Fincantieri: “Viking Mira” launched in Ancona
The “Viking Mira”, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched today (July 31st) at the Ancona shipyard. (more…)
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CBP removes crew members from Great Lakes cruises while at Detroit port, report says
Several crew members from at least two Great Lakes cruise ships were removed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to reports. (more…)
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Viking Announces New River Voyages In India. Debuting in Late 2027, the New Viking Brahmaputra Will Sail the Company’s First River Voyages in India
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Fincantieri delivers ‘Viking Vesta’ in Ancona
“Viking Vesta”, the second of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the Ancona shipyard. (more…)
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Viking Announces 14 New Ocean Itineraries for 2026 and 2027
Viking announced that 14 new ocean itineraries — which will be exploring the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia in 2026 and 2027 — are now open for booking. (more…)
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Viking gearing up for ‘big’ cruise tourism wave
International cruise line Viking said it believes the growth potential of the cruise tourism market is big in China, and it is making further investments to seize business opportunities emerging in the country. (more…)
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Viking Floats Out Newest Nile River Ship
Viking, last week, announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. (more…)
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First cruise ship of the season arrives at Port Milwaukee. The Viking Octantis arrived at Port Milwaukee on Monday morning
The Viking Octantis docked at Port Milwaukee around 10 a.m. Monday. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Octantis has arrived as the inaugural cruise ship. (more…)
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More than 30 guests, crew sick in Viking cruise gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 30 people got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Viking cruise. Among 355 guests on its Viking Polaris ship, 28 reported being ill during its current voyage, along with four crew members, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (more…)
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Viking Announces Float Out Of Newest Egypt Ship. Set to Debut in September 2025, the New Viking Amun Will be Viking’s Seventh Ship on the Nile River
Viking announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun was “floated out,” last week marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. (more…)
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Fincantieri and Viking announce the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship and sign contracts for two new units
Fincantieri and Viking announced today the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, the “Viking Libra”. (more…)
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Neptun Werft Delivers First of New Series of River Cruise Ships to Viking
After a pause in new river cruise ship construction, Viking is embarking on the next phase of growth for its European river cruise operations which parallels the ongoing expansion in ocean cruising. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest River Ship In Europe
Viking today announced (March 18, 2025) it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. (more…)
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Viking Receives 2024 North America IPO Of The Year Award By International Financing Review
Viking has been named the 2024 North America IPO of the Year by International Financing Review (IFR) in the publication’s prestigious annual awards. (more…)
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Viking Yi Dun sailing steeped in Chinese tea traditions
Drinking green tea has been part of my ritual most mornings for the past 20 years, but I had never given much thought to how that hot beverage had gotten from a plant to my cup. (more…)
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Viking Announces New 2026-2027 World Cruise Itineraries. Four New Epic Voyages Around the World Now Available for Booking
Viking today announced 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. (more…)
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Viking Appoints Leah Talactac As President. Torstein Hagen Remains Chairman and CEO
Viking Holdings Ltd announced the appointment of Leah Talactac as President of the Company, effective immediately. (more…)
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Portsmouth’s cruise year kicks off with UK first for Viking Cruises
Today (Thursday 9 January) Portsmouth International Port welcomed their first maiden call of the year, and a UK first, when Viking Cruises’s brand new Viking Vela sailed into the city. (more…)
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Viking Announces 10 New Ocean Itineraries In 2026 And 2027. Now Open for Booking, New Voyages Introduce 12 Additional Ocean Ports
Viking® today announced 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe are now available for booking in 2026 and 2027. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest Ocean Ship. The New Viking Vela Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships
Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. (more…)
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Viking Names Two Newest Nile River Ships in Luxor. The Identical 82-Guest Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek Join the Company’s Award-Winning Fleet in Egypt
Viking named its newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek, with a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt. (more…)
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Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for two cruise ships
Fincantieri and Viking have announced that they have signed contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the successful features of the previous vessels, which Fincantieri has already built for this shipowner in its Italian yards. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest Egypt Ship. The New Viking Sobek Joins Award-Winning Sister Ships on the Nile River
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Sobek. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. (more…)
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Four cruise ships still set to anchor in La Crosse in October
If you have been in La Crosse’s Riverside Park at all this summer, you may have been lucky enough to see a cruise ship from Viking or American Cruise Lines. (more…)
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Viking Celebrates Historic Return To China. The Viking Yi Dun Explores China’s Coast in First-of-its-Kind Voyage with International Travelers
Viking earlier this week celebrated its historic return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). (more…)
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Viking Announces Expansion Of China Offering With New Voyages Starting In 2025. Bookings Now Open for Six Exclusive Itineraries Exploring China and Japan
Viking announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025. (more…)
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Viking Launches New Travel Advisor Portal. Enhancements Provide Partners With Everything Needed to Book and Market Online
Viking announced the launch of its new and improved Travel Advisor Portal (Viking.com/advisor), which is designed to provide advisors with the tools and resources needed to sell Viking. (more…)
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Viking Takes Delivery Of Newest Egypt Ship. The New Viking Hathor Expands Viking’s Fleet on the Nile River
Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. (more…)
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“Viking Vesta” Floated Out at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
“Viking Vesta”, the newest cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been floated out at the shipyard in Ancona. (more…)
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Fincantieri and Viking sign contracts for two cruise ships
Fincantieri and Viking have announced that they have signed contracts for the construction of two cruise vessels, based on the successful features of the previous ships, which Fincantieri has already built for this shipowner. (more…)
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The National WWII Museum Announces New Elbe River Cruise Collection
The National WWII Museum has announced its “Elbe River Cruise Collection” that will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in Europe (V-E Day). (more…)
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Cruise ship Viking Octantis brings passengers to Algoma and a boost to its economy
It’s a chance to see what experts call the largest fresh water system on the planet: the Great Lakes. (more…)
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Viking Orders Two More Cruise Ships for 2029 Deliveries
Viking has exercised two more shipbuilding options with Fincantieri for two newbuild cruise ships for delivery in 2029, according to the company’s first quarter earnings presentation. (more…)
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Phytoplankton Genetically Sequenced At Sea For The First Time
Viking® announced its latest scientific advancement on board the company’s expedition fleet with the addition of real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton. (more…)
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Viking Announces New Mongolia Extension For China Voyages Starting in 2024
Viking announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program. (more…)
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Viking Celebrates Start of 2024 River Season in Europe
Viking last week, (on March 20, 2024) celebrated the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the award-winning Viking Longship® fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region. (more…)
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Viking Marks Float Out Of Newest Egypt Ship, Viking Hathor
Viking announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. (more…)
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Alpena becomes a cruise ship destination. Viking Octantis anchored in Thunder Bay
Viking cruise ships anchored in Thunder Bay and their passengers enjoying a day in Alpena have become common occurrences over the last several years. (more…)
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Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery of New Penguin Colony in Antarctica
Viking today (March 5, 2024) announced its expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica. (more…)
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Viking Opens 2026 Ocean Voyages and Announces New Extensions
Viking announced that its 2026 ocean voyages are now open for booking. With many 2024 dates already sold out and 2025 departures selling fast, strong demand among North American travelers has led to an early opening of 2026 departures across the company’s ocean fleet. (more…)
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