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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe, Viking Gyda Will Sail Portugal’s Douro River

August 29, 2025 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) announced the delivery of its newest river ship, the Viking Gyda, which will sail exclusively on Portugal’s Douro River. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Gyda took place at the West Sea shipyard in Viana do Castello, Portugal. “With its rich history, culture and winemaking traditions, Portugal continues to be a very appealing destination for our guests,” said…

Viking Announces New 2027-2028 World Cruise Itineraries

August 15, 2025 Editor

Viking® announces its new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Cruise, which will journey around the world in 142 days, visiting 31 countries with 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities. Setting sail on the elegant Viking Vesta® from Fort Lauderdale on December 28, 2027, the itinerary will include ports of…

Viking Opens Bookings for 2027–2028 Ocean and Expedition Voyages

August 2, 2025 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) announces that its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition voyages are now open for booking. With destination-focused journeys on all seven continents, additional departures are now available across Viking’s award-winning ocean and expedition fleet, including the company’s most popular itineraries. The new sailing dates include voyages on Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Lyra®, which is scheduled to join the…

Viking Marks Float Out of Newest Ocean Ship, Viking Mira

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced that its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira®, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The ship is scheduled to debut…

Viking Announces New River Voyages in India

July 11, 2025 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its first river voyages in India on the Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set a new standard for modern river voyages in India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of…

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship, Viking Vesta

June 27, 2025 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vesta has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The Viking Vesta joins the company’s…

Viking Floats Out Newest Nile River Ship

May 10, 2025 Editor

Viking® has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set for delivery in October 2025, the Viking Thoth will join Viking’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. “Egypt is a country of…

Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery of New Penguin Colony in Antarctica

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Editor

Chinstrap Penguins_credit Dr. Grant Humphries

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica. The finding took place in January 2024 when Viking’s expedition vessel, the Viking Octantis®, visited Astrolabe Island, a three-mile-long island, located in the Bransfield Strait of the Trinity Peninsula in…

Viking Named ‘World’s Best’ by Readers of Travel + Leisure

July 11, 2023 Editor

Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) to the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions in the 2023 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for ships with 300 to 799 cabins, as well as one of the best river lines. Additionally, Viking’s new expedition ships were…

Viking Announces Additional Sailings in Egypt

June 2, 2023 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Hathor, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company’s growing fleet of purpose-built ships on the Nile River, which sail the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking’s 2023 season sold out and some…