January 9, 2023
Viking Chairman reflects on transition year following COVID
Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen said he believes 2023 will be a “phenomenal year” in terms of sales during an end-of-year address, while referring to 2022 as a “transition year” from the pandemic.
Read More…September 10, 2022
Four hyrodgen-powered ships to join Viking fleet from 2026 to 2028
Viking has shored up four new ocean ships for its fleet with the Fincantieri shipyard. The new vessels will be ‘next generation’ ships and designed with hydrogen fuel cells that Fincantieri says will “set a new standard for the industry”.
Read More…August 7, 2022
“I suspect we have much farther to go” says Chairman Torstein Hagen
Viking marked its 25th anniversary last Friday, with Chairman Torstein Hagen saying the company has become a “global brand,” while hinting more was yet to come.
Read More…January 17, 2022
Meanwhile, fleet-mate Viking Octantis prepares for Antarctic debut
Viking’s newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Neptune – was floated out from the Ancona shipyard of Fincantieri last week. It was the first time the vessel had touched water.
Read More…December 14, 2021
11 newly released itineraries, plus new dates for popular voyages
Viking has launched its 2022/24 Ocean Cruises brochure showcasing close to 70 voyages around the globe, including 11 new itineraries. Among the new options are four departures in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and four new Transatlantic sailings.
Read More…October 18, 2021
Favourite itineraries through Scandiavia, the Med, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand
Viking has opened reservations for a suite of new departure dates on some of its most popular ocean cruise itineraries for late 2023 and early 2024, including those that cover Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…October 14, 2021
Three new itineraries in Scandinavia and Nordic countries
Viking has confirmed its newest ocean ship, to be named Viking Saturn, will join the company’s fleet in early 2023. The 930-guest sister ship will spend her maiden season sailing three new itineraries in Scandinavian and Nordic countries.
Read More…September 3, 2021
Rewards by Viking points up for grabs
Viking is calling for agents to complete a survey to provide feedback on its Marketing Centre and suggestions for how the cruise line can best serve the trade community in Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…August 30, 2021
Viking Sky will to depart on on 27 December 2023, Viking Neptune on 30 December
After the past two Viking World Cruises in 2021 and 2022 sold out in record time, Viking has announced dual world voyages for 2023/24, sailing on identical itineraries just three days apart.
Read More…August 16, 2021
Passage to India and Across the Bay of Bengal sailings open for bookings
Viking has released two new ocean cruise itineraries in 2022 on its newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Mars. The itineraries allow guests the opportunity to explore a mix of destinations, such as Greece, Oman and Egypt, or Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.
Read More…May 25, 2021
Three Ships Will Now Homeport in Malta Starting in July
Viking Ocean Cruises will expand its presence in the Mediterranean in July 2021, adding a third ship to sail roundtrip voyages from the Maltese capital, Valletta.
Read More…May 24, 2021
Agent Marketing Centre enhancement
Viking has launched a new feature within its Agent Marketing Centre aimed at helping Australian and New Zealand travel advisors create more engaging and effective social media campaigns, and providing access to Viking’s content library that includes the most popular river and ocean itineraries, ship tours and destination highlights.
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