Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Expansion plans: Royal Caribbean's Barcelona Terminal G acquisition
RCG/Royal Caribbean Group has emerged as the solitary contender for the forthcoming Terminal G at the Port of Barcelona (Spain), standing...
February 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN opens bookings for 2026 cruises amid strong demand
Viking OCEAN has commenced bookings for its 2026 cruise season in response to high demand, with numerous departure dates for 2024 already fully...
January 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking unveils first China itineraries for 2024 international cruises
Viking has announced 3 groundbreaking China itineraries for international travelers in 2024, marking a significant move in the maritime industry...
January 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PortsToronto achieves record cruise season with 45 visiting ships
The Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal witnessed an unprecedented cruise season, welcoming 45 ships and hosting 18,000 guests in the Canadian city...
January 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bookings open for Viking's 2026 European River Voyages
Viking Cruises has unveiled the commencement of reservations for its 2026 European River Expeditions. With numerous voyages in 2024 already booked...
December 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises signs with Meyer's Neptun Werft shipbuilding order for 10 (9 additional) riverboats
Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock Germany has secured a new order from Viking Cruises for 9 additional riverboats, contributing to the...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking EXPEDITIONS starts 3rd Antarctic season and unveils 87-day Arctic to Antarctica cruise
Viking EXPEDITIONS celebrates the initiation of its third expedition season in Antarctica, as the Viking Octantis and her identical counterpart, the...
December 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Vela floated out at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Viking Vela, the first vessel in a new cruise ship series by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for Viking Cruises, was launched/floated out from...
December 1, 2023 - Accidents
Viking's ship Gymir collides with railway bridge over the River Main
The accident involving the Viking Gymir boat has left it stranded and unable to maneuver in Miltenberg (Germany). Following a collision with the...
November 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking launches new cruise ship for the Mekong River
Viking has revealed plans for the expansion of its river fleet in Southeast Asia with the introduction of the new vessel, Viking Tonle. Crafted for...
November 15, 2023 - Accidents
River cruise companies cancel post-voyage extensions in Israel
Major river cruise companies operating on the Nile River in Egypt have adjusted their cruisetour itineraries in response to the recent events in...
October 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Trinidad anticipates surge in cruise passenger traffic
Trinidad anticipates a notable surge in cruise passenger traffic for the upcoming season (October 2023 through April 2024). Tourism authorities on...
October 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises unveils plans to expand investments in the Chinese market
Chinese outbound cruisetours are experiencing strong demand and significant growth potential, according to Brendan Tansey (Viking Cruises China's...
October 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises adds two new Nile River ships in Egypt - Hathor (2024) and Sobek (2025)
Viking has opened bookings for voyages on its upcoming Nile River ship Viking Sobek, scheduled to debut in 2025. This vessel will become the 6th...
September 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises' newest Nile River ship, Viking Aton, officially named in Aswan
On August 19th, Viking unveiled its latest river ship, Viking Aton, during a special event in Aswan, Egypt. The ship's ceremonial godfather, Richard...
August 23, 2023