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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri sign agreement for two new ocean cruise ships
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.
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.
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.
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.
Viking River Cruises revamps 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.”
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.
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.