Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- 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 - 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
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 - 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 - Accidents
Crew member dead after falling from Viking Mars cruise ship
In a tragic turn of events within the cruise industry, a crew member lost their life as a result of a distressing incident that occurred in the Ross...
August 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Thunder Bay (Ontario Canada) to host 15 cruise ship calls in 2023
In season 2023, Thunder Bay (Ontario, Canada) is set to accommodate 15 cruise ship visits, a double increase compared to the 9 calls it handled in...
July 10, 2023 - Accidents
Cruise lines updating safety policies after OceanGate's Titan mini-submarine disaster
In recent times, luxury adventure cruises have witnessed an increase in the presence of submarines. However, following the tragic incident involving...
June 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Expeditions unveils 2023-2025 voyages (ships Octantis and Polaris)
Viking EXPEDITIONS unveiled its 2023-2025 program featuring the state-of-the-art vessels Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris. The brochure highlights...
June 22, 2023