Cruising The Heart of Normandy With Viking
Paris In The Springtime We sat in a French sidewalk cafe, the chill of an early spring morning mitigated by a piping hot cafe au lait and croissant. To the left, the iconic spire of the Eiffel Tower. Directly in front of us, the longship Viking Radgrid preparing to welcome us on board. As we [&helli
Viking Cruises Begins 2024 River Cruise Season
Viking Cruises has begun its 2024 river cruise season aboard its Viking Longship fleet in Europe. She will sail various itineraries on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, and Elbe rivers. “With its rich history, culture and scenic regions that are best explored by river, Eu
Which Cruise Ship Is Best For Adults?
When many people think of cruise vacations, the first image that comes to mind is a family with young kids lounging by by the pool on a Disney cruise. And this is for good reason; cruises have earned a reputation as being the perfect place for families to get away from their busy lives. With [&helli
Viking Shares 2026 Ocean Voyages
Today, Viking Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026 ocean voyages, and the brand also revealed voyages for its newest ship, Viking Vesta, joining the fleet in July 2025. “We have always done things a bit differently. At Viking, we are contrarians. We design travel experiences for thinki
Viking Cruises Announces Voyages To China
Today, Viking Cruises has announced three new itineraries to provide guests exclusive access to China in 2024! The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The new Viking Yi Dun voyages will sail from September to November and focus on the f
2023 Reader’s Choice Awards Winners Revealed
“The highly anticipated 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards results have just been revealed! After receiving an overwhelming response from avid travelers around the world, we are delighted to announce the most outstanding winners in each category. Bill Panoff CEO and Editor In Chief of Porthole
Viking Cruises Honored With Six Awards
Congratulations are in order for Viking Cruises! Viking received numerous awards from U.S. News & World Report and Silver Travel Advisor for Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean. Viking.TV also won Silver Standout for Innovation, marking its third consecuti
Cruise Vacations Tailored For Seniors: A Guide To Exceptional Cruising
Selecting the right cruise line can be one of the trickiest aspects of planning your vacation. Each cruise line and ship has something unique to offer, ranging from the overall ambiance to the fellow passengers onboard. But have no fear, there are so many great cruise lines for older adults out ther
Sail the Nile River with Viking Cruises in 2026
Viking Cruises’ newest ship,Viking Sobek, is now available for booking starting today for its Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary, a 12 day journey through the Nile River. Viking’s 2024 Egypt season was a success for Viking Cruises. Both 2024 and 2025 seasons have nearly sold out! The strong deman
Viking Cruises’ Vessel Designer Richard Riveire Names Viking Aton
Viking Cruises held a special celebration to name its newest river ship, the Viking Aton, in Aswan, Egypt. Richard Riveire, the vessel’s ceremonial godfather and designer of Viking’s award-winning vessels, offered a blessing for good fortune and safe sailing. Viking Aton is an advanced
Luxury Travel Advisor Names Viking Cruises Best River And Ocean Line
Viking Cruises has been named the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” by Luxury Travel Advisor in their 2023 Awards of Excellence! The cruise line is the first to be awarded top marks in both river and ocean categories for four years. This year’s awards also mark the eighth time Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn Named By Metropolitan Opera Chairwoman Ann Ziff
On June 6, 2023, in New York City, Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn, the cruise line’s newest ship, was named by philanthropist, Chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera, and longtime Viking Cruises cultural partner, Ann Ziff, who will serve as the ship’s godmother. After the celebration, Viking Satu
Viking Cruises Takes Delivery Of Viking Saturn
Today, Viking Cruises’ newest ship, Viking Saturn, was delivered during a ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Ann Ziff was named godmother of Viking Saturn and will officially name her in New York City on June 6, 2023. Viking Saturn will begin her inaugural summer sailing with
Viking Cruises Voted First in Food & Wine’s Inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards
Food & Wine readers voted Viking Cruises the Best Cruise Line in the publication’s first Global Tastemakers Awards. Viking Cruises was number one in the Cruise Line category for its “inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean, and expedition voyages.” “Discovering a destination
Viking Cruises Celebrates The Float Out Of The Viking Aton
Viking Cruises announced that its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Aton, was floated out on April 4, 2023 at Massara shipyard in Cairo. Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and Sayed Farouk, Chairman of The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.), attended the ceremony and pressed the button to l
Viking’s Seine River Cruise takes guests from Paris to the Heart of Normandy
Viking’s “Paris and the Heart of Normandy Seine River” cruise is more than a leisurely escapade through the scenic glories of France from Paris to Normandy. In myriad ways, it is a pilgrimage for personal passions on a luxurious longship purpose-built to navigate the winding river.
Here’s What To Expect On An Adults-Only Cruise
Have you ever wondered about adult-only cruising? While many of us enjoy cruising with our families or children, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and book an adults-only cruise. If you are curious about what to expect, keep reading. VIRGIN VOYA
VIKING RELEASES 2024-2025 WORLD CRUISE ITINERARIES
Viking Cruises has just announced its 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries. The brand-new Viking World Voyage I itinerary sails aboard the Viking Sky around the world in 180 days and visits 85 ports in 37 countries with 13 overnight stays. If you are looking to cross some destinations off your bucket
Viking’s Newest Ship Named By Astronaut
Viking held a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the official naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune. Godmother Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, blessed the ship for safe sailing. After the ceremony, Viking Neptune left Los Angeles for Honolulu. 
Viking Welcomes New Ocean Cruise Ship, Viking Neptune
Today Viking Cruises welcomed the delivery of Viking Neptune, the newest ship in the luxury cruise line’s fleet, at a delivery ceremony in Ancona, Italy. Viking Neptune is identical to the other Viking ocean vessels, but the first in the cruise industry to test small hydrogen fuel systems for
