Cruise news (Viking Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Sikuki Nuuk Harbour becomes Greenland’s first Cruise Europe member
Sikuki Nuuk Harbour has become Greenland's first seaport to join Cruise Europe, strengthening its position as a growing cruise destination on the...
September 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Greenland calls for limits on cruise ship traffic in sensitive fjords
Greenland’s government is asking cruise operators to reduce or avoid sailings through certain fjords and narrow coastal waterways following...
August 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri and Viking OCEAN sign contracts for 2 new ships (deliveries in 2032)
Fincantieri and Viking OCEAN have signed contracts for the construction of two additional vessels, following the exercise of options originally...
August 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN launched its first Chinese-language Mediterranean cruise season (ship Viking Yi Dun)
Viking OCEAN launched its 2026 Chinese-language European cruise programme with the departure of Viking Yi Dun (fka Viking Sun) from homeport...
August 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN expands Northern Europe 2027 cruise schedule for Chinese tourists
Viking OCEAN will expand its Chinese-language cruise programme to Northern Europe in April 2027, following the completion of Viking Yidun's inaugural...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest ships to be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029)
Viking has announced that its next two ocean-going vessels will be named Viking Leda (2028) and Viking Vega (2029). The two vessels/sisterships form...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Yi Dun ship concluded Chinese service departing Shanghai
Viking Yi Dun (fka Viking Sun) has departed homeport Shanghai, bringing to a close a notable period during which the vessel was China-flagged and...
June 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest ship Viking Mira christened in Venice
Viking marked the official naming of its newest ocean vessel, Viking Mira, during a traditional ceremony held in Venice on June 1st, 2026. Rebecca...
June 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking reveals 2028–2029 World Cruise itinerary (ship Viking Vesta)
Viking OCEAN has announced its 2028–2029 World Cruise offerings, placing destination access and extended geographic coverage at the centre of a...
May 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri delivers Viking Mira at Ancona shipyard
Fincantieri and Viking have marked the delivery of Viking Mira at the Italian builder’s Ancona shipyard, continuing a long-standing partnership...
May 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Expeditions cruise schedule 2028–2029 opened for booking
Viking Expeditions has opened reservations for its 2028–2029 voyages, releasing a new series of departures across the Arctic, Antarctica and...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Tarragona (Spain) advances as a premium cruise port in the 2026 season
The commencement of the 2026 cruise season at Tarragona Port (Spain) was marked on April 16th by the arrival of Wind Star, inaugurating what is...
April 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Libra launched at Fincantieri Ancona shipyard
The cruise vessel Viking Libra, under construction for Viking Group, has been floated out at the Fincantieri yard in Ancona, signifying the...
March 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises established brand experience centre in Beijing (China)
Viking Cruises has inaugurated a brand experience centre in Beijing as part of its planned expansion into the Chinese source market. The facility is...
February 11, 2026 - Accidents
Viking Octantis and World Voyager involved in Ushuaia berthing contact
Two expedition cruise vessels were involved in a minor berthing incident at the port of Ushuaia (Argentina) on Tuesday, January 6th, following a...
January 8, 2026