Viking Vela

No let up for Viking as it names two more new ships Leda and Vega

Viking has revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called Viking Leda and Viking Vega. The 1,000-passenger ships ships are under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard and are set to join the fleet in late 2028 and mid-2029 respectively Viking Leda is expected to enter service in December 2028 with a winter schedule

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Zeppelin flights among Viking’s new European river voyage experiences for 2026

From Zeppelin flights over the Ruhr Valley and Cologne’s cathedral, to culinary shore excursions discovering the flavours of Belgrade and Berlin, Viking’s shore excursion offerings for Rhine, Danube, Seine and Elbe river itineraries have been extended. New Small Group Experiences across select European river itineraries have also been introduced for the 2026 season, offering guests

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Holland America in Dover

Dover Cruise ready to launch a huge season for its 30th anniversary

Dover will kick-start its 2026 cruise season on Wednesday (1 April), with Viking Vela visiting for the first of 115 cruise calls throughout the 30th anniversary year of cruising in the port. This season will also mark a fifth consecutive year of growth, with around 200,000 cruise guests, and 22 cruise lines sailing to and

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Next stop the Pharoahs and Pyramids for Viking’s newest Nile ship

When Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, the 82-guest Viking Thoth, was “floated out” at the Massara shipyard in Cairo in May, it marked the final major construction milestone on its way to delivery in October. It will join Viking’s growing fleet of ships for the Nile River and will sail the popular 12-day

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Viking Sky

Viking on course for world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ships

Viking has released details of new ship Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions. Already under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy, the revolutionary ship i is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. A second hydrogen-powered ship, Viking Astrea, is also under construction and scheduled for delivery

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Viking Sky

Viking’s four 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries add up to a 170-day mega voyage

Viking have put together four 2026-2027 World Cruise options which, if taken in total, add up to the 170-day Viking World Voyage III, which will visit 41 countries with 82 guided tours and overnight stays in 18 cities. Viking Sky will depart Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2026, and visit ports of call across six

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Viking Yi Dun in Shanghai

Viking celebrates historic return to China

Viking has celebrated its return to China with the Viking Yi Dun completing her first voyage from Shanghai to Shenzhen (Hong Kong). The line’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access – something never previously offered for international visitors. The itineraries

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VIking Yi Dun in Shanghai

China opens its doors to Viking Cruises offering access to destinations never seen by international visitors

Viking is offering three first-of-their-kind sailings between September and November this year giving travellers exclusive access to China. The new voyages on the Viking Yi Dun – formerly the Viking Sun – range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as access to destinations

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Viking Vela

Viking floats its boat as Vela meets water for the first time

Viking’s newest ocean ship, the 998-guest Viking Vela, was “floated out” on Friday (1 December), but it will be another 12 months before she takes to the sea for real. Scheduled to debut in December 2024, the Viking Vela will spend her inaugural season in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe. “Together with Fincantieri, we

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Viking Neptune in Dover

Viking Neptune cruises into Dover for the first time

In the same week that the Viking Neptune sailed into Dover for its inaugural call, a new three-year schedule has been announced with a record 60 port of call visits from Viking. The ship was named with a celebration in Los Angeles in January and was welcomed into Dover for the first time on Sunday

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