Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- 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
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
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 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri Ancona floated out Viking's newest ship Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta, the latest cruise ship under construction by Fincantieri for Viking, was floated out at the Ancona shipyard on July 5th. The float-out...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands fleet with 2 new cruise ships from Fincantieri
Fincantieri and Viking have formalized agreements for the construction of two new ocean vessels, following the successful design of previous ships...
June 21, 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 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
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