https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/viking river cruises/ Viking River Cruises News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:17:15+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-nile-river-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-nile-river-ships/ Viking® today announced its two newest ships for the Nile River—the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet—have been “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ships have touched water. Set to debut in September and November 2026, respectively, the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships in Egypt and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. “Egypt is truly a phenomenal destination, distinguished by its remarkable history, enduring culture and the singular power of the Nile,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “With the float out of our two newest ships, we look forward to further expanding our elegant fleet on the Nile and welcoming more curious travellers to experience this extraordinary region in the years to come.” Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:09:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-float-out-of-newest-egypt-ship/ Viking today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Sobek—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in the autumn of 2024, the Viking Sobek will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Wed, 15 May 2024 06:01:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-celebrates-start-of-2024-river-season-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-celebrates-start-of-2024-river-season-in-europe/ Viking this week is celebrating the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the award-winning Viking Longship® fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region. Designed specifically for European waterways, the company’s river fleet of sister ships, which host 190 or fewer guests, sail a variety of itineraries on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle and Elbe rivers. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:03:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-10-additional-river-ships-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-10-additional-river-ships-in-europe/ Viking today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:18:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-viking-saigon-begins-inaugural-season-in-southeast-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-viking-saigon-begins-inaugural-season-in-southeast-asia/ Viking® today announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. With the 2022-2023 season now underway, regular sailing dates are available through March 2023; the 2023-2024 season begins in July 2023. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:18:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-completes-25-years-of-exploration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-completes-25-years-of-exploration/ Viking® is celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary and its leadership in travel. To commemorate the anniversary, Viking has released a new video message from Chairman Torstein Hagen as he reflects on the company’s key milestones since its founding on August 5, 1997. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:59:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-names-its-newest-ocean-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-names-its-newest-ocean-ship/ Viking® today named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship - a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:35:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-mississippi-floats-out-ahead-of-summer-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-mississippi-floats-out-ahead-of-summer-debut/ Viking has seen the new 386-guest Viking Mississippi floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:56:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-osiris-floats-out-ahead-of-egypt-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-osiris-floats-out-ahead-of-egypt-debut/ Viking has seen its newest ship for the Nile River - the 82-guest Viking Osiris - floated out, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:47:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-neptune-floats-out-in-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-neptune-floats-out-in-italy/ Viking has announced its newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Neptune – has been floated out, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:59:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-saturn-to-make-debut-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-saturn-to-make-debut-in-2023/ The 930-guest ship will spend her maiden season sailing three new itineraries in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, including two 15-day journeys, sailing to Iceland, Greenland and Canada. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:20:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-aton-to-join-fleet-in-egypt-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-aton-to-join-fleet-in-egypt-next-year/ Inspired by the design of the award-winning Viking Longships and built specifically to navigate the Nile River, Viking Aton is currently under construction and is scheduled to debut in late 2022. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:52:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-suspends-all-cruises-until-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-suspends-all-cruises-until-may/ The announcement was made in a video by Viking chairman Torstein Hagen. Addressing guests, he said the safety of 10,000 staff and half a million annual passengers was the top priority. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:26:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-to-present-garden-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-to-present-garden-at-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/ Viking Cruises has partnered with garden designer Sarah Eberle to create a travel-inspired garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017. The Viking Cruises Garden of Inspiration will reflect the colours, art and culture of Barcelona, a source of inspiration for Sarah following her previous travel experiences and also a Viking Cruises destination. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:04:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-sky-floats-out-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-sky-floats-out-for-first-time/ Viking Ocean Cruises has seen its third ship - the 930-passenger Viking Sky - “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water. The traditional ceremony took place today at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard just one day before the company will take delivery of its second ship, Viking Sea, which will officially debut to guests next month. Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:28:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-star-to-be-christened-on-norwegian-constitution-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-star-to-be-christened-on-norwegian-constitution-day/ Viking Ocean Cruises has today announced it has taken delivery of Viking Star, marking the company’s official arrival into the ocean cruise industry. The delivery ceremony saw the ship presented at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard outside of Venice, Italy. On April 11th, Viking Star will set sail from Istanbul making her way through the Mediterranean into the Atlantic on her way to be officially christened in Bergen, Norway on May 17th. Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-puts-viking-star-through-sea-trials-ahead-of-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-puts-viking-star-through-sea-trials-ahead-of-launch/ Viking Cruises has released a new online video documenting the recent successful sea trials of its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – set to debut in April. The trials, which took place in the Aegean Sea in mid-December, represented the vessel’s first voyage in open water. During nearly a week of intense diagnostics, maritime experts executed more than 80 different tests designed to evaluate everything from Viking Star’s engine and propulsion performance to her navigation systems and cabin acoustics. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:57:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-floats-out-viking-star-ahead-of-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-floats-out-viking-star-ahead-of-launch/ Viking Cruises has revealed its inaugural Ocean class – the 930-passenger Viking Star – has been floated out, the first time the new ship has touched water. The traditional ceremony, which marks the first new cruise line in nearly a decade, took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard outside Venice. Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:21:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-ocean-cruises-to-triple-size-of-new-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-ocean-cruises-to-triple-size-of-new-fleet/ As a result of strong customer demand, Viking Ocean Cruises today announced it will launch two additional ocean ships, bringing the total number of ships in its new fleet to three. Viking Sea and Viking Sky will both debut in 2016 and will be sister ships to the 930-passenger Viking Star, which is currently under construction and will set sail in early 2015. Fri, 16 May 2014 02:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-ships-new-itineraries-coming-for-viking-river-cruises-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-ships-new-itineraries-coming-for-viking-river-cruises-in-2015/ Demonstrating no slowdown in the European river cruise boom, Viking River Cruises® today confirmed official plans for the company’s expansion in 2015. Sun, 27 Apr 2014 02:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-set-a-new-world-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-set-a-new-world-record/ Viking Cruises today announced it has set a new world record with the inauguration of its newest Viking Longships™. In a multi-phased event taking place over 24 hours, the company christened 16 of its award-winning Viking Longships – nine were christened in Amsterdam; four were christened in Rostock, Germany; and three were christened in Avignon, France. Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-six-new-land-extensions-in-european-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-announces-six-new-land-extensions-in-european-destinations/ Viking Cruises today announced the availability of six additional Explore More™ land extensions for 2014 that enable Viking guests to extend their stay and enhance their time abroad. The new extensions allow Viking guests to explore some of Europe’s finest cities before or after their cruise, and to customise a unique itinerary to fit their interests through the services of Viking’s on-site Concierges. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 02:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-orders-more-river-ships-for-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-orders-more-river-ships-for-2014/ Amid record levels of consumer interest in river cruising, Viking Cruises has announced it has increased its order for additional Viking Longships, bringing the total number of new ships launching in 2014 from 12 to 14 vessels. The increased order reflects the popularity of river cruising as the fastest growing-segment of the travel industry and the leadership position of Viking, the world’s leading river cruise line. Sun, 08 Sep 2013 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-cuts-steel-for-viking-star/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-cruises-cuts-steel-for-viking-star/ Viking Cruises today announced it has cut steel in the construction of its first ocean cruise vessel, Viking Star, marking a major development toward the company’s ocean product. The steel cutting took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard outside Venice, Italy. Viking Star is scheduled to be delivered in early 2015, with maiden voyages beginning in April 2015. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 02:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-launches-new-ocean-cruise-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-launches-new-ocean-cruise-line/ Viking Cruises today announced the launch of its ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises, marking the introduction of the travel industry’s first new cruise line in nearly a decade. Developed from the ground up to return the focus of cruising to the destination, Viking Ocean Cruises will begin sailing in May 2015 with its first vessel—Viking Star—embarking on maiden voyages in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-sets-world-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-sets-world-record/ River cruising is the hottest segment of travel right now, and in a fitting feat for the world’s leading river cruise line, Viking River Cruises today set a world record with the christening of 10 new Viking LongshipsTM. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-new-longships-on-order-for-viking-river-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-new-longships-on-order-for-viking-river-cruises/ Viking River Cruises today announced it has placed an order for 10 additional Viking LongshipsTM, bringing the total number of new ships launching next year to 10 and the number launching in 2014 to eight. The launch plan will easily surpass the industry record Viking set in 2012 with the introduction of six new ships in a single season. By the end of 2014 the company will have introduced a total of 24 new ships in a three-year period, a fleet expansion unprecedented in the cruise industry. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-set-for-continued-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-set-for-continued-expansion/ Viking River Cruises has confirmed it will launch as many as eight further longships in 2014, in addition to the ten scheduled to take to the water next year. “The river cruise segment is rapidly growing, as more travellers are inspired to experience old destinations in a new way,” Viking chairman Torstein Hagen explained. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:10:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-to-launch-eight-new-ships-in-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-to-launch-eight-new-ships-in-2013/ Viking River Cruises has confirmed it has placed an order for two additional Viking Longships in 2013. The development means the number of new ships launching next year to eight – an industry first – and a total of 14 new Viking Longships over a two year period. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-ocean-cruises-and-fincantieri-sign-agreement-for-two-new-ocean-cruis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-ocean-cruises-and-fincantieri-sign-agreement-for-two-new-ocean-cruis/ Viking Ocean Cruises, sister company of Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, and Fincantieri, world leader in cruise shipbuilding, today announced the signature of a Memorandum of Agreement for the construction of two new luxury ocean cruise ships. The memorandum also includes an option for a third vessel. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-christens-first-four-new-viking-longships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-christens-first-four-new-viking-longships/ Marking a landmark year of innovation and expansion, Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, yesterday proudly christened the first four of its new Viking Longships at a spectacular event in Amsterdam. Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of the PBS series “Masterpiece,” which includes the hit show “Downton Abbey,” and Joanna Lumley, the British actress famous for her role as “Patsy Stone” on “Absolutely Fabulous,” joined the celebration as the ceremonial “godmothers” for the Viking Freya and Viking Odin. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-six-more-viking-longships-for-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-six-more-viking-longships-for-2013/ Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, announced today that it has commissioned six more Viking Longships for delivery in 2013. The six vessels will be joining Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Odin, which will be christened on March 21, 2012, and Viking Embla and Viking Aegir, which will be delivered later in 2012. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-heads-into-deep-waters-with-ocean-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-heads-into-deep-waters-with-ocean-cruises/ STX France now says it’s received an order from Viking Ocean Cruises, a new affiliate of Viking River Cruises, to build two 888-passenger oceangoing ships. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:08:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-returns-to-its-roots-with-revamped-russian-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-returns-to-its-roots-with-revamped-russian-offering/ Viking River Cruises has revealed major enhancements to its Russian offering and a new microsite designed to inspire travelers to experience “the real Russia.” Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-expansion-for-viking-river-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-expansion-for-viking-river-cruises/ Viking River Cruises has confirmed it will launch two new vessels in 2010 – The Embla and the Aegir. Both will form part of the new Viking Longship class. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:20:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-christens-viking-prestige/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-christens-viking-prestige/ Viking River Cruises held a christening ceremony for Viking Prestige in Amsterdam. Janice Farrar-Titus, wife of the late renowned cruise industry innovator Warren Titus and the ship’s godmother, officially named the 443-foot vessel with a traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne while blessing it on all future voyages. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:40:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-prestige-christening-set-for-amsterdam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-prestige-christening-set-for-amsterdam/ Continuing its major fleet expansion, Viking River Cruises today announced that the celebratory christening of its second state-of-the-art “green” ship, Viking Prestige, will be in Amsterdam June 30, 2011. Tue, 17 May 2011 21:56:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-four-new-builds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-four-new-builds/ Viking River Cruises, announced the next phase of its $250 million fleet development program as it unveils details of four, state-of-the-art vessels set to launch at the start of its 2012 sailing season. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:34:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-launches-magnificent-mekong-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-launches-magnificent-mekong-2012/ Ahead of the launch of its main 2012 brochure, Viking River Cruises has released its ‘Magnificent Mekong’ programme with massive savings for early bookers. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:49:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wendy-atkin-smith-managing-director-viking-river-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wendy-atkin-smith-managing-director-viking-river-cruises/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:47:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-250-million-fleet-development-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-river-cruises-announces-250-million-fleet-development-program/ Viking River Cruises, the world leader in the river cruise industry, today released details of its fleet development program, which includes eight new builds and two comprehensive refurbishments: a $250 million commitment over the next three years. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:07:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-graham-clubb-uk-chairman-viking-river-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-graham-clubb-uk-chairman-viking-river-cruises/ BTN interviews Graham Clubb, UK Chairman, Viking River Cruises on winning World’s Leading River Cruise Operator at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:14:38 +0000