Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Portsmouth UK announces record-breaking 2025 cruise schedule
Portsmouth International Port has unveiled its 2025 cruise schedule, marking a significant milestone with a record 94 cruise ships scheduled to call...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN introduces 10 new cruise itineraries in 2026-2027
Viking OCEAN expanded its offerings with 10 new European itineraries - in the Mediterranean, the UK, Ireland, and the Baltic, now available for...
December 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking names latest ocean vessel Viking Vela in traditional ceremony in Trieste
On December 5th, Viking celebrated the naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, with a ceremonial event in Trieste (Italy). This milestone also...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Brava ports close 2024 cruise season with growth and diversification
The ports of Palamos and Roses have concluded the 2024 cruise season with 58 calls - a 9% increase over 2023 - and a total of 53,000 passengers...
December 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Vela ship joins Viking OCEAN's fleet
Fincantieri has announced the delivery of the Viking Vela, marking the 13th vessel constructed for Viking as part of their enduring partnership. The...
December 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking names 2 new Nile River cruise ships in ceremony at Karnak Temple
Viking River Cruises recently named its newest riverboats - Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during an exclusive celebration in Luxor (Egypt...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises expands fleet with 6 new ships from Fincantieri
Viking Cruises has expanded its shipbuilding portfolio with an agreement for up to 6 new vessels from the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The deal...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship, Viking Sobek
Viking has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel deployed on the Nile River - Viking Sobek, following a formal ceremony at the Massara...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego California starts 2024-2025 season with 75 cruises
The Port of San Diego (California, USA) has officially commenced its 2024-2025 season in partnership with longtime homeporting operator HAL-Holland...
October 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Juneau (Alaska) votes on "Ship-Free Saturday" initiative to limit cruise tourism
Thousands of Juneau (Alaska) residents are currently voting on an initiative that could ban cruise ships with capacities exceeding 250 passengers...
September 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Yi Dun ship completes historic inaugural voyage along China’s coastline
Viking Cruises marks a significant milestone with the return of the 930-passenger ship Viking Yi Dun to China, completing its inaugural voyage from...
September 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises unveils 6 new Asian itineraries in 2025 visiting Japan, China, and Tibet
Viking has unveiled 6 new itineraries in Asia, set to commence in 2025, that will offer guests enhanced access to Japan and China, including Tibet...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially taken delivery of its Nile River ship Viking Hathor, at a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt on August 10th...
August 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tallinn (Estonia) expects 100 cruise calls in 2024 amid rising trends in sustainable tourism
Port Tallinn (Estonia) anticipates 100 cruise ship calls this year, up from last year’s 90, although the vessels are smaller, resulting in...
July 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Virtuoso expands cruise ship tours for Canadian advisors throughout 2024
Virtuoso, the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential vacations, recently organized four Cruise Ship Tour...
July 29, 2024