Cruise news (Viking River Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Launch of Viking Tonle expands Mekong fleet
Viking has taken delivery of Viking Tonle, the latest riverboat in the fleet, which will operate exclusively on Southeast Asia’s Mekong...
September 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Gyda riverboat delivered at Viana do Castelo to cruise the Douro
On August 29th, 2025, Viking formally received its newest river vessel, the Viking Gyda, constructed specifically for service on Portugal’s...
September 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nile cruiser Viking Amun delivered at Cairo Shipyard for Egypt program
Massara Shipyard delivered to Viking the newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Amun, following a handover ceremony at the shipyard in Cairo...
August 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Brahmaputra charts new course on India’s historic river
Viking has introduced its inaugural river voyages in India with the Viking Brahmaputra, an 80-guest vessel designed specifically for navigation...
July 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Thoth ship floated out ahead of 2025 Nile River (Egypt) deployment
Viking has reached a significant construction milestone with the float-out of its newest Nile River vessel, the Viking Thoth. The event, held at the...
May 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Float-out of Viking Amun marks a milestone for Nile Cruises
On April 17th, Viking launched/floated out from drydock its newest Nile cruiser Viking Amun. The elegant boat hosts 82 guests in 41 staterooms...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands Seine River fleet with Viking Nerthus ship
Viking officially took delivery of its newest Viking Longship Viking Nerthus on March 18th, 2025. The boat was presented at Meyer’s Neptun...
March 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking names 2 new Nile River cruise ships in ceremony at Karnak Temple
Viking recently named its newest riverboats - Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during an exclusive celebration in Luxor (Egypt). The ceremonial...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship, Viking Sobek
Viking has officially taken delivery of its newest vessel deployed on the Nile River - Viking Sobek, following a formal ceremony at the Massara...
October 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship, Viking Hathor
Viking has officially taken delivery of its Nile River ship Viking Hathor, at a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt on August 10th...
August 24, 2024 - 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
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 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
Bookings open for Viking's 2026 European River Voyages
Viking has unveiled the commencement of reservations for its 2026 European River Expeditions. With numerous voyages in 2024 already booked and...
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 for 9 additional riverboats, contributing to the...
December 7, 2023