Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
TUI Isla passengers flown home after Danube River flooding incident
TUI River Cruises had to evacuate 140+ passengers from TUI Isla ship due to complications arising from rising water levels on the Danube, which...
June 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Real-time DNA sequencing on Viking ships enhances phytoplankton study
Viking Cruises has announced a significant advancement in marine research with the implementation of real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of...
May 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Nuuk Airport expansion paves the way for Greenland expedition cruises in 2025
An expansion project underway at the airport of Nuuk, Greenland's capital, is poised to transform the region's expedition cruise landscape in 2025...
April 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking introduces Spirit of Mongolia (China cruisetour itinerary extension)
Viking River Cruises has unveiled its Spirit of Mongolia extension program, offering guests immersive experiences in Mongolia for the first time...
April 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands World Cruise offerings with Longitudinal routes
Viking OCEAN has unveiled two fresh additions to its World Cruises, catering to travelers eager to explore the globe in the luxurious comfort...
April 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking celebrates float out of Hathor: Nile River fleet continues growth
Viking, a prominent name in maritime travel, recently marked a significant milestone in the construction of its latest vessel, the Viking Hathor...
March 28, 2024 - 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