Viking will host its first Explorer Sessions for agents and clients in 2021, beginning next month. Events will commence in Sydney on 12 May followed by Brisbane (18 May), Melbourne (20 May), Gold Coast (10 June) and Adelaide (16 June).

Off the back of traveller sentiment expressing a desire to travel for longer when borders reopen, Viking has released a range of cruise deals packaged with popular pre- and post-touring extensions giving guests the chance to explore more and make the most of their next cruise.

Viking has reported a groundswell in interest for its Egypt river cruise program. Sales have spiked 25% in recent weeks after the cruise company announced in late January a new addition to its fleet – Viking Aton.

Cruise lines have been left scratching their head and scurrying to devise new itineraries after the Government of Canada kiboshed cruise ships carrying 100+ passengers in all Canadian waters until March 2022.

Viking has released its 2022-2023 River Cruises brochure covering sailings from Central Europe and Russia, to Egypt, Asia and the United States of America.

Viking has unveiled details of a fleet expansion in Egypt, with Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel to launch in 2022.

Results from Viking’s annual industry survey of Australian and New Zealand agents has highlighted the need for flexibility in booking and reservation policies, but also reconfirmed strong demand in the market place for future cruising.

Viking Cruises has unveiled details of its new 2022/23 World Cruise offered aboard its ninth ship, Viking Neptune. The new voyage comes within six-months of Viking revealing its 2021/22 World Cruise on Viking Star, which sold out a month ago.

Viking has opened reservations for its 2023 ocean voyages to Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The move aims to provide more choice and certainty for travellers to plan ahead. Plus for a limited time, the future sailings are available at 2020 prices.

Viking will offer a brand-new 2021-2022 Viking World Cruise that will span 27 countries and 56 ports over 136 days.

Viking has unveiled plans for a new ship in Southeast Asia which, according to the cruise company’s website, appears likely to replace the Viking Mekong in the second half of 2021.

Viking has announced a second extension to its temporary global operational pause due to coronavirus pandemic.