Viking Earns Top Honors in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cruise Line Rankings

For the fourth consecutive year, Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has been named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s 2025 Best Cruise Line rankings. The U.S. News & Read More …

U.S. News 2025 Best Cruise Lines Celebrates Viking Win In Three Categories

Celebrity Cruises recognized as best value, while Viking Ocean Cruises tops three categories. U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today released its 2025 Best Cruise Lines rankings. In its 11th Read More …

Viking Signs Contract For Two More Ships, Option For Four More. Ocean Fleet Total Now 22 Ships

Fincantieri and Viking have entered into a significant agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships, set to be delivered by 2030, with an additional option for four more ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. This contract, Read More …

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Viking #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This achievement marks the first time a travel company Read More …

Viking Celebrates Historic Return to China

 Viking is celebrating its historic return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Viking Expands China Offering with New Voyages In 2025

Viking® (www.viking.com) announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access to Japanese and Chinese guests, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025. The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai, Read More …

The Cause And Effect Of Viking River Cruises

How The ‘You’ll Probably Never See Them Again’ Thing Plays Out On Viking River Cruises When travelers are matched with the right cruise line, great things can happen. Life changes when a particular voyage resonates with us. Minds are expanded. Read More …

35 Reasons To Like Viking Cruises

Viking Cruises offers an unparalleled travel experience, whether you seek the grandeur of the ocean, the intimacy of a river cruise, or the thrill of expedition exploration. With a focus on luxury, cultural enrichment, and sustainable tourism, Viking invites you Read More …