Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn Named By Metropolitan Opera Chairwoman Ann Ziff
On June 6, 2023, in New York City, Viking Cruises’ Viking Saturn, the cruise line’s newest ship, was named by philanthropist, Chairwoman of the Metropolitan Opera, and longtime Viking Cruises cultural partner, Ann Ziff, who will serve as the ship’s godmother. After the celebration, Viking Satu
Viking Cruises Takes Delivery Of Viking Saturn
Today, Viking Cruises’ newest ship, Viking Saturn, was delivered during a ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Ann Ziff was named godmother of Viking Saturn and will officially name her in New York City on June 6, 2023. Viking Saturn will begin her inaugural summer sailing with
Viking Cruises Voted First in Food & Wine’s Inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards
Food & Wine readers voted Viking Cruises the Best Cruise Line in the publication’s first Global Tastemakers Awards. Viking Cruises was number one in the Cruise Line category for its “inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean, and expedition voyages.” “Discovering a destination
Viking Cruises Celebrates The Float Out Of The Viking Aton
Viking Cruises announced that its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Aton, was floated out on April 4, 2023 at Massara shipyard in Cairo. Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and Sayed Farouk, Chairman of The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.), attended the ceremony and pressed the button to l
Viking’s Seine River Cruise takes guests from Paris to the Heart of Normandy
Viking’s “Paris and the Heart of Normandy Seine River” cruise is more than a leisurely escapade through the scenic glories of France from Paris to Normandy. In myriad ways, it is a pilgrimage for personal passions on a luxurious longship purpose-built to navigate the winding river.
Here’s What To Expect On An Adults-Only Cruise
Have you ever wondered about adult-only cruising? While many of us enjoy cruising with our families or children, sometimes it’s nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives and book an adults-only cruise. If you are curious about what to expect, keep reading. VIRGIN VOYA
VIKING RELEASES 2024-2025 WORLD CRUISE ITINERARIES
Viking Cruises has just announced its 2024-2025 World Cruise itineraries. The brand-new Viking World Voyage I itinerary sails aboard the Viking Sky around the world in 180 days and visits 85 ports in 37 countries with 13 overnight stays. If you are looking to cross some destinations off your bucket
Viking’s Newest Ship Named By Astronaut
Viking held a ceremony on Sunday in Los Angeles to celebrate the official naming of its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune. Godmother Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, blessed the ship for safe sailing. After the ceremony, Viking Neptune left Los Angeles for Honolulu. 
Viking Welcomes New Ocean Cruise Ship, Viking Neptune
Today Viking Cruises welcomed the delivery of Viking Neptune, the newest ship in the luxury cruise line’s fleet, at a delivery ceremony in Ancona, Italy. Viking Neptune is identical to the other Viking ocean vessels, but the first in the cruise industry to test small hydrogen fuel systems for
A Viking Has Conquered The Great Lakes
No, it’s not a burly, bearded guy wielding an ax but rather the brand new Viking Octantis cruise ship. This striking beauty has established her reign by capturing the bounty of nature in the majestic waters of the Great Lakes. Over the past 25 years Viking has established itself as a premier playe
Viking Takes Delivery of New Expedition Ship Viking Octantis
The first of two brand new adventure cruise ships from Viking is finally here and ready to begin sailing! Viking Octantis left Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway on December 23rd after a delivery ceremony held at the shipyard and will begin sailing with guests to Antarctica
Cruising on Viking Venus: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Never say never, I suppose, but I’d be stunned if anyone even caught a cold aboard a Viking Ocean ship, much less contracted COVID-19. I just returned from a 12-night Mediterranean Odyssey voyage aboard Viking Venus, the latest addition to Viking’s gorgeous series of identical 930-passenger, 47,
Choose Your Cruise – December 30, 2020
When the ball drops in Times Square this New Year’s Eve, make sure you’re tuned in to watch. It’s going to be a little bit different this year, but the spirit of the season remains. It seems like our collective New Year’s resolution for 2021 is to get out and do EVERYTH
South Seas Trifecta
In a land far, far away — from Porthole HQ, at least — lies the down under continent of Australia, flanked on the southeast by New Zealand and the petite island paradise of Fiji to the northeast. A marathon flight to these far-flung destinations may require diligent planning, but there is nothin
CRUISE RECIPE: Viking Cruises’ Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hungry to Sail Again Before today’s lockdown, I’d open my fridge and find a bottle or two of wine, condiments representing every corner of the globe and maybe some sliced turkey or ham that I’d slap on a wrap when the dinner hour approached. Now, the shelves are groaning under the weight
CRUISE RECIPE: Viking’s Pastel de Nata
Hungry to Sail Again Today, I’m whipping up a sweet reminder of my glorious Viking Helgrim cruise down Portugal’s Douro River last summer. And I have all the ingredients on hand! The 262-foot, 106-passenger Viking Helgrim, is a baby longship, custom-built to navigate the short and narrow l
Choose Your Cruise – April 10, 2020
It’s choose your cruise time! Last week we posted some of our favorite expedition cruises from companies who are really pushing the boundaries between luxury and adventure. Today, we’re skipping the remote environments for river cruises all over the world. If you love sipping wine, learn
Cruise Lines Curate Virtual Cruise Experiences
Along with getting bigger and more luxurious, many new cruise ships are experimenting with virtual reality to enhance the passenger experience. Innovations like Royal Caribbean’s Sky Pad or the laser tag arena on the new Norwegian Encore aim to blend the real world with elements of virtual reality
Viking Mississippi River Cruise Ship Coming in 2022
Soon you won’t have to go far to experience the wonders of a Viking river cruise. The popular cruise line announced new itineraries for the Mississippi River upon the completion of their newest ship, Viking Mississippi, in 2022. The ship is currently in production at a shipyard in Louisiana and wi
Princess, Viking Cruises Halt Operation for 60 Days
Two of the world’s most recognizable cruise brands took major steps to help curb the spread of Coronavirus today. Princess Cruises and Viking Cruises have both announced they have halted all cruises for a 60-day period. Virgin Voyages has also delayed the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady until S
