Destinations
River
The River Cruise Editorial – The Danube River
20 Feb 2024
The Danube sets the stage for a truly incredible voyage. This storied waterway winds its way through ten countries, each offering a vantage point like no other to the old-world charm and modern allure of the continent’s diverse cultures. Witness the natural beauty, grand cities, and quaint villages that line…
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Cruise Ships
Ship Namings
Viking Officially Names Newest River Ship, Viking Osiris
22 Aug 2022
The newest Viking river ship, Viking Osiris, has officially been named at an intimate ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. The latest shop to join the fleet was blessed by George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, in a naval tradition that bids the vessel good fortune and sailing. A number of…
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Cruise Lines
Food and Drink
Culinary Corner: Viking’s Easy Baklava
23 May 2022
We’re craving something exotic this week and sweet layers of honey-soaked pastry hit the spot. This Greek classic has been made since ancient times and is popular around the Mediterranean. To say we’d quite like to be eating this pistachio version somewhere in Santorini is an understatement. Thankfully, Viking are…
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Viking Mars Officially Named Ahead of Maiden Season
18 May 2022
Viking Mars, the latest ocean ship to join the fleet, has officially been named at a low-key ceremony in the Maltese capital of Valletta. The ship’s Godmother, Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, was on hand to offer a blessing of good fortune and sailing for the brand-new vessel….
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Entertainment
Viking Announces Partnership with New Downton Abbey Film
26 Apr 2022
Viking has revealed its partnership with the new Downton Abbey film, reaffirming the company’s commitment to cultural programming. The ocean and river cruise line has joined with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films ahead of the film’s UK release on 29 April 2022. The continuation of the 2019 feature…
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River
Eight New Viking River Cruise Ships Join the Fleet
17 Mar 2022
Eight new Viking river cruise ships have joined the fleet Viking, in an event that coincides with the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Four of the new Viking ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga, have been specifically designed to navigate the River Seine. As a result, guests…
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Cruise Lines
Expeditions
First Expedition Ship Joins Viking Fleet
23 Dec 2021
Viking has taken delivery of the first of two expedition ships, ahead of her inaugural cruise next month. Viking Octantis will officially be named in April 2022 before making her way to the Great Lakes for a series of spring and summer itineraries. The second purpose-built expedition ship, Viking Polaris,…
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Food and Drink
Culinary Corner: Viking River’s Lebkuchen
03 Dec 2021
Christmas markets are back and Viking’s Lebkuchen are all those festive smells rolled into one delicious bite of the most wonderful time of the year. They’re the perfect treat while putting the tree up. INGREDIENTS Makes 12 For the cookies 118ml honey 118ml molasses 151g brown sugar 1 large egg…
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Cruise Ships
Five New Ships We’re Counting Down to in 2022
27 Nov 2021
From the world’s largest cruise ship to the UK’s first new cruise line in a decade and a ship promising to change the game for true adventurers, next year is set to be a big one for the cruise obsessed. Here’s a look at five of the most exciting new…
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Viking Ocean to Launch New Ship, Viking Saturn, in 2023
26 Oct 2021
Viking Cruises has revealed it will launch another oceangoing ship. The 930-passenger Viking Saturn will join the fleet in early 2023 and will feature Viking signatures guests of the pioneering fleet have come to expect, including the relaxed indoor/outdoor Wintergarden area; a forward facing observation lounge; and what is widely…
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