After its 2021 and 2022 world cruises sold out in record time, Viking decided to double up capacity in 2023/24 by sending out Viking Sky and Viking Neptune to cruise globe in tandem.
The twin sisters will follow each other out of Ft Lauderdale three days apart to cruise for 138 days to 28 countries, calling at57 ports en route, with overnight stays in 11 cities.
Viking Sky will depart on 20 December, and Viking Neptune on the 23rd, with both ships sailing an identical itinerary in parallel.
From Florida guests will journey to Central America, before transiting the Panama Canal and sailing up the West Coast of North America.
A shorter 121-day Viking World Journeys itinerary is also available, allowing guests to join in Los Angeles and cross the Pacific Ocean to call in Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, before exploring ports of call in Asia and the Middle East.
Finally, the ships will journey through the Mediterranean and conclude the voyage in London.
“Our previous World Cruises sold out in a matter of weeks, and we are now seeing more interest in these extended voyages than ever before,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking.
“Our guests are curious people; we view travel as an opportunity to discover, learn and grow.”
Viking World Cruise Highlights
- Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii: Explore the lush vegetation of tropical Kauai, embark on a scenic drive to Wailua, known as the “Land of the Kings,” and admire stunning nature including the 150-ft high ‘Opaeka’a Falls.
- Sydney: Explore this culture-rich city, from its world-class opera house to the natural wonders of the nearby Blue Mountains.
- Singapore: Take a tour of the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods, from Little India to Arab Street, visit the futuristic horticultural park showcasing more than one million plants, or enjoy a Night Safari at the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park.
- Mumbai: Learn about the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, enjoy the Hanging Gardens, one of the prized few parks found in the city, and explore the picturesque narrow streets of Old Mumbai to the colourful markets in the city’s centre.
- Istanbul: Straddled across two continents and the Bosporus Strait, Istanbul offers a wealth of religious sites to explore such as the spectacular Blue Mosque or the legendary Hagia Sophia, and boasts delicious fusion cuisine, combining fresh Mediterranean fare with spices from the Far East and Asia.
- London: The journey concludes in the historic Royal Borough of Greenwich, London on the Thames River, allowing easy access to the capital’s iconic sights, including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral.