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Keep up with all the latest Viking Cruises news, covering the entire fleet around the world. You’ll see breaking news across the cruise line and essential updates on itineraries and deployments.

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Viking Adding Ten River Ships In Europe

John Shallo - December 5, 2023

Today Viking® has announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European...

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Viking Returns to Antarctica For Third Season

John Shallo - November 30, 2023

Viking® is celebrating the start of its third expedition season in Antarctica, as the Viking Octantis® and her identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris® have arrived again...

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Viking’s 10th Ocean Ship, Viking Vela Floated Out

John Shallo - November 30, 2023

Viking® has announced its newest and ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vela®—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has...

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Viking Tonle To Be Viking’s New Ship For The Mekong River

John Shallo - November 14, 2023

Viking® has announced an expansion of its river fleet in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel...

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Viking Earns Top Honors With Six New Awards

John Shallo - November 5, 2023

Viking® is celebrating new accolades from both U.S. News & World Report and the travel industry group Silver Travel Advisor. Viking was named Best Luxury Line,...

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Viking Silver Spirits Package Guide (2024)

John Shallo - November 1, 2023

If you're planning a Viking cruise and enjoy indulging in a variety of premium wines, cocktails, and spirits, then this package might be of...

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Viking Named the #1 River, Ocean and Expedition Line

John Shallo - October 7, 2023

Viking® has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This...

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Viking Announces Additional Nile River Sailings Through 2026

John Shallo - September 15, 2023

Viking® has announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Sobek, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2025, the Viking Sobek will join the...

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Viking’s Names Newest Nile Ship, Viking Aton

John Shallo - August 19, 2023

Today Viking® named its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The ship’s ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of...

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