Viking’s growth of its ocean fleet is continuing with Viking Saturn set to join up come early 2023. The company, which is hugely popular among Australians, plans to have 16 sister ships by 2027, all built at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and virtually identical. The new ship will be operating in the Nordic region, with … Read more
Europe’s waterways were this week buzzing with activity as lines like Scenic, Viking and Avalon restarted their engines. Scenic has resumed its river cruising in style on the Duoro River in Portugal. Scenic is operating eight and 11-day round-trip sailings out of Porto, with Scenic Azure ready for passengers from Europe and the UK. To share … Read more
Viking, one of the world’s leading ocean and river cruise lines, is venturing into expedition waters with the launch of two new dedicated vessels that will sail to Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes. The company’s second expedition ship, the Viking Polaris completed a construction milestone this week when the ship was floated out … Read more
In a massive win for the global cruise industry, international cruises will be able to restart from England from Monday August 2. The move immediately sparked fresh calls for the Australian government to come up with a plan for the safe return of sailings, with Cruise Lines International Association Australasia MD Joel Katz telling Cruise … Read more
Viking has revealed details around its newest ocean ship. The 930-guest Viking Mars will debut early in 2022 and she will be heading to Australia. The ship will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe before heading Down Under. The ship will be christened by Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the eighth … Read more
Viking has revealed the name of its newest ocean vessel – the Viking Venus launched this week in an intimate event on the English Channel. British journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond is the ship’s godmother and she offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship. The ceremony also commemorated the return … Read more
Viking is to offer longer cruise itineraries and extended land tours to satisfy the pent-up desire among travellers wanting to spend more quality time holidaying abroad. Based on its latest survey, Viking said that guests are looking for “longer itineraries, more opportunities to explore and discover a destination and a more in-depth experience .” “On … Read more
Viking has taken delivery of its newest fleet member: Viking Venus was handed over at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus , which has 465 all-veranda staterooms and room for 930 guests will now make her way to the United Kingdom, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2021 by her ceremonial … Read more
Viking, owners of the world’s largest river cruise fleet, has launched a bold bid to re-stimulate the Australian market with a bumper brochure featuring two year’s of sailings for the first time. Australians are among the world’s top river cruisers, and before the pandemic pause more than 200,000 headed off to the beautiful waterways of … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
