Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises has announced that it will launch a new ship, Viking Saigon, next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour.

Viking Cruises has announced an expansion of its Egypt program for the 2020 season, which will include the launch of a new ship.

This week in the cruise industry, we’ve seen companies unveil new ships, discovery programmes, Japan cruises, and interactive splash zones.

Wellness and sustainability rule the roost this week as cruise companies lure guests with activity managers, family friendly decks and sustainable practices on board.

Californian cruise masters Viking claimed the honour of operating the ‘longest-ever continuous World Cruise itinerary’ when it unveiled its new Ultimate World Cruise yesterday.

Viking has announced its new 2019 river cruise programme, which features destinations across Europe, France, Portugal, Egypt, China and Russia with cultural experiences and…

Viking® has announced its fifth ship Viking Orion will debut next year.  The godmother will be American chemist and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher. The ship is to…

Viking® has announced that it has taken delivery of Viking Sun®, the company’s fourth ocean ship.  The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at…

Viking Cruises will be lead sponsor of this summer's much-anticipated Hampton Court Palace Festival – the latest part of the company’s year-long celebrations to mark two decades of exploring…

As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, Viking Cruises has commissioned a signature piece of music to be written exclusively for the cruise line. The composition will be written by…

Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019. The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…

Yorkshire’s first dedicated cruise show welcomed over 500 people to Ilkley’s Winter Garden last week. Visitors to the Yorkshire Cruise Show were able to meet representatives from leading…

In an unprecedented year, Viking Cruises has won a clutch of awards including “Best River Cruise Company” by The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2016. The company’s growing…

Viking Cruises’ first ocean vessel has successfully completed its sea trials ahead of launching this spring. Viking Star took its first voyage in open water in the Aegean Sea during…

The DialAFlight Potter’s Garden Many gardens in the show this year reflect on the centenary of the First World War, this one included. DialAFlight’s entry with Nature Redesigned has…

Viking Cruises has announced it will introduce two more ocean cruise ships to its fleet in 2016.  Viking Sky and Viking Sea will join the cruise line's fleet as its prepares to launch…

Viking Cruises broke its own Guinness World Record yesterday by christening 14 new ships in less than 24 hours. The cruise line held ceremonies in Amsterdam; Avignon, France and…

Viking Cruises’ first ocean cruises in 2015 are nearly all sold out due to the growing awareness of the brand from television adverts, Cruise News has been told. Neil Barclay, head of…