March 19, 2022
Among the godmothers are executives from Virtuoso and Signature Travel Network
Viking has welcomed not one, not two, but eight new river ships to its fleet during a celebration in Paris last week. In unison, eight Godmothers christened the vessels, including senior executives from luxury travel networks, Virtuoso and Signature Travel Newtork.
Read More…March 8, 2022
Major milestone as newest Mississippi River ship is floated out
Viking’s first riverboat dedicated to the US market, Viking Mississippi, has been “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, Viking Mississippi will sail the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.
Read More…February 17, 2022
25th Anniversary includes multiple new ocean, river and now expedition vessels
Viking has marked the launch of its highly-anticipated expeditions as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis started its first Antarctic season last month.
Read More…February 15, 2022
Bookings flow and interest high following successful Luxury Cruise & Travel Event
Queensland’s Gregor & Lewis Bespoke Travel took advantage of the international border reopening, last week hosting a Luxury Travel & Cruise event in Noosa supported by the industry’s leading high-end brands.
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…December 1, 2021
Lydia Haydon walks away with expedition pack valued at over AU$1,000
To promote its current expedition offer, which includes a saving of up to $8,000 per couple including flights, Viking gave Australian and New Zealand travel agents the chance to win an expedition pack valued at over AU$1,000.
Read More…November 27, 2021
New loyalty program offers more opportunities to earn points
Viking has revamped its trade loyalty program, Rewards by Viking, introducing new features to further recognise the value of trade partners, increase engagement and enhance the overall user experience.
Read More…November 22, 2021
Four new sailings in July and early August 2022 released
Viking has introduced a handful of new inaugural Mississippi cruises for its launch season next year on the iconic US waterway. The sailings will be operated aboard Viking’s new 386-guest purpose-built state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi, which is inspired by the Viking Longships operated in Europe.
Read More…November 5, 2021
New 15-day itinerary to explore all the Great Lakes, plus more new expeditions
Viking has unveiled new expedition sailings for the summer 2023 season aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, including a new two-week itinerary in the United States’ Great Lakes.
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.
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