Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its expanding Egypt programme with the float out of two new Nile river vessels, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet.
Viking floats out two newest Nile ships ahead of Egypt deployment in 2026
Viking floats out 1st hydrogen-powered cruise ship ahead of 2026 debut
Viking has reached a key construction milestone for its next ocean vessel, with Viking Libra entering the water for the first time during a float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy.
Video: Strong winds cause contact between Atlas and Viking cruise ships in Ushuaia
Two expedition cruise vessels made contact in the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, after severe wind conditions caused one of the ships to break free from its moorings.
Year in Review: 10 new cruise ships that defined 2025
The ten cruise ships delivered in 2025 (with one bonus mention) indicate the industry’s priorities as it prepares for next phase of evolution.
Viking expands river fleet with delivery of new ships for Europe and Egypt
Viking has taken delivery of two new river ships, Viking Honir and Viking Thoth, further strengthening its leadership in the river cruise sector in Europe and Egypt.Â
Viking new cultural tie-in links Nile itineraries in Egypt to Downton Abbey finale
Viking has announced a new cultural tie-in linking its popular Nile River cruises with the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, set to reach cinemas in the US and UK on September […]
Viking takes delivery in Egypt of new Nile River cruise vessel Viking Amun
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river cruise ship in Egypt, Viking Amun at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Viking 2027/28 World Cruise itinerary to feature overnight in Cape Town
Viking has announced details of its 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, with Cape Town among the ports scheduled for an overnight stay.
Viking takes delivery of new vessel Viking Vesta during handover ceremony at Fincantieri
Viking Ocean Cruises has taken delivery of the cruise line’s newest vessel, Viking Vesta, during a delivery and handover ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.Â
Viking marks float out of newest Nile river cruise vessel Viking Thoth in Egypt
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Thoth, which was officially floated out at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.Â
Viking marks float out of new Nile river cruise ship Amun at shipyard in Egypt
Viking has marked the float out of its new Nile river cruise vessel Viking Amun during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Viking orders two more ships from Fincantieri, with four-ship option through 2032
Viking has signed a newbuild contract with Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships to the same design as its existing fleet of nine ocean cruise ships, with options for […]
Viking takes delivery of fourth Nile vessel, Viking Sobek, during ceremony in Egypt
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Sobek, with the official handover taking place during a ceremony at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Viking floats out new Nile River cruise ship Viking Hathor ahead of 2024 debut
Viking has celebrated the float out of its newest ship for the Nile River in Egypt, the 82-guest Viking Hathor, marking a major construction milestone as the ship touches water for the first […]
Viking Ocean Cruises resumes operations for first time since pandemic
Viking Ocean Cruises has become the latest cruise line to resume cruises for the first time since the pandemic, with Viking Sea and Viking Venus departing the Maltese capital Valletta this week.
Viking and Crystal announce plans to cruise from Iceland for 2021
Viking is joining Crystal in announcing plans to cruise from Iceland in 2021, while also confirming that it will be restarting cruises in Bermuda.
Several killed as Viking cruise ship collides with sightseeing boat in Hungary
Seven people have been confirmed killed, with a further 21 feared dead after a Viking river cruise ship collided with a sightseeing boat on the Danube River in Budapest.
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