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The journey in Egypt extends beyond Luxor, Cairo and Aswan. We are delighted to introduce our new 19-day Grand Nile Journey, now open for booking. As our most in-depth exploration of Egypt to date, this itinerary takes you beyond just the iconic to discover even more of the Nile. With several new ports of call including Beni Suef, Al-Minyā and El Balyana, you can explore lesser-visited Egyptian treasures such as the Meidum Pyramid, the Noblemen's Tombs of Beni Hasan and the Temple of Seti I.
Will you join us on a Grand Nile Journey? explore.viking.com/4eTHoOi
Today, we celebrated the naming of our 7 newest river ships during a simultaneous ceremony in Amsterdam that virtually connected locations across Europe and Egypt. Joining our award-winning fleet, the Viking Haki, the Viking Halogi, the Viking Sjofn and the Viking Rota will sail our popular itineraries along Europe's waterways. The Viking Ptah sails on the Nile River, where the Viking Sekhmet will also begin operating in 2027. The Viking Fjolvar explores the Seine River.
The ceremony also honored 7 distinguished travel advisors and industry leaders who served as godparents, recognizing their longstanding relationships with Viking and their contributions to our success.
We look forward to welcoming you on board: explore.viking.com/4ySXjok
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Official luggage tags arrived today from @VikingCruises
It's getting real!
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#1 for Rivers. #1 for Oceans. 6 years in a row.
At Viking, we are celebrating a remarkable achievement: we have been named #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans—for the 6th consecutive year—in the 2026 @CNTraveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
This recognition reflects what matters most to us—creating enriching, destination-focused travel experiences. Thank you to the curious travelers who continue to explore the world with us. We hope you will make plans to join us on an upcoming voyage: explore.viking.com/4dGJYab
We are proud to take delivery of our newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet, named after the goddess of healing and the sun. Purpose-built for the Nile, our elegant sister ships offer an exceptional way to experience the wonders of Egypt in Viking comfort. We look forward to welcoming you on board: explore.viking.com/4hjZXwT
Whether by river, ocean or expedition voyage, we invite you to explore the world with us on all 7 continents. Which destinations call to you? explore.viking.com/4xl1Tdd
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The launch ceremony of Viking Astrea, the new cruise ship under construction for the cruise line Viking, took place today at our Ancona shipyard. The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Shipyard, Gilberto Tobaldi, and Ghislain Lemarie, Vice President Ship Development and Construction of Viking.
With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, a length of 239 meters, and accommodation for up to 998 passengers in 499 cabins, Viking Astrea will feature a propulsion system partially powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel cells. The project has been developed with particular attention to environmental sustainability and will enable the ship to operate with zero emissions, allowing access to environmentally sensitive marine areas.
The launch of Viking Astrea confirms the role of the Ancona shipyard – where since 2009, more than 20 vessels have been delivered – and underscores the value of the collaboration between Fincantieri and Viking, began in 2012, marking another milestone in this journey that combines our shipbuilding expertise with Viking’s commitment to developing innovative solutions to bring a more sustainable future on board.
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The Viking Astrea, our second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, touched water for the first time this week for her "float out." The ceremony took place at @Fincantieri's Ancona Shipyard.
This addition to our fleet of small, award-winning ocean ships is scheduled for delivery in May 2027 and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe: explore.viking.com/4xJFoQe
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@VikingCruises Mucking it up with the boys and girls in the Shetland Islands on Viking Vela. #myvikingjourney
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Great news!
We are proud to announce the signing of contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, following the exercise of the options granted and announced in April 2025.
Based on the successful features of the vessels previously built for the shipowner at our Italian shipyards, the new units - which will be positioned in the small cruise ship segment, with a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons and accommodation for 998 passengers in 499 cabins - will be built at our Ancona shipyard and are scheduled for delivery in 2032.
This latest order marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Viking and serves as a powerful testament to the excellence and industrial expertise of our Ancona shipyard, further reinforcing a strong collaborations, which now encompasses a total of 28 ships.
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Beyond the "Viking Row": An Invitation to Explore Norway
To support the Norwegian national team competing on the world stage, the Viking family from across our river, ocean and expedition fleet came together to perform the "Viking Row."
Now, we invite guests to journey with us to Norway, where majestic fjords, distinctive traditions and a rich cultural heritage await: explore.viking.com/3SqvmUL
We are proud to take delivery of our newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Purpose-built for the Nile, our elegant sister ships provide an unmatched way to experience Egypt's rich history and cultural treasures. We look forward to welcoming you on board: explore.viking.com/4z9OKpJ
Announcing our 2028-2029 ocean voyages, the most expansive future-season releases in Viking's history: over 700 new departure dates across 80 itineraries—including 2 new itineraries—spanning 301 ports, 84 countries and 6 continents. Now open for booking.
Explore our itineraries: explore.viking.com/4w5M89D
On August 5, 1997, Viking began with a simple idea—that travel could be more destination-focused and more culturally immersive. As Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often recalls, the company started with just 2 guys, 2 mobile phones and 4 river ships.
Since then, Viking has grown into a publicly traded company with a fleet of more than 100 ships exploring all 7 continents.
On behalf of the entire Viking family, thank you for sailing with us. We hope to welcome you back on board soon: explore.viking.com/3TtSj9V
Our fleet of award-winning Viking Longships is growing, allowing more guests to join us on a river voyage to explore Europe.
We're delighted to take delivery of our newest ship, the Viking Dagur, which will be sailing our popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Will you make plans to join us? explore.viking.com/4w3aqRj
Explore destinations connected to Homer’s "The Odyssey" on many of our Mediterranean itineraries.
Seems like a good time to post about exploring treasures of the Mediterranean with @VikingCruises from Istanbul to Athens -- including Troy. #cruise travelingwithsweeney.com/fro…
Two iconic regions. Countless experiences along the way. Which itinerary would you choose?
🇪🇸 Spain: Spain & Portugal Discovery
🇦🇷 Argentina: Argentina & The Chilean Fjords
"Viking makes travel incredibly easy. The second you step off the ship; your transportation and guided tour are already waiting for you. It’s all handled for you, which means you get to experience the places you’re in instead of worrying about travel details and logistics."
Learn more from @fodorstravel about what sets our ocean voyages apart: bit.ly/4aN7ukf
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Around the world, our Viking family rowed as one—from Italy to Canada, Norway to South Africa—ahead of today's match.
Best of luck to our partners at the Norwegian Football Association and the Norwegian National Team as they face off today.
Onwards, and heia Norge! 🇳🇴
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