How the cruise industry narrowly averted the ‘worst disaster at sea’
Viking Sky narrowly averted 'one of the worst disasters at sea' after it lost all propulsion and steering during a severe storm five years ago.
Demand prompts Viking to open 2026 bookings
Demand has prompted Viking has opened ocean voyage bookings for 2026 after many of its 2024 dates sold out, with many of its 2025 departures also selling fast.
Cruise Passenger Ultimate Guide: Viking Orion
Viking Orion has started its summer season down under via a 14-night Australia & New Zealand sailing from Sydney. Find out everything you need to know.
Viking Ocean takes out honours in Conde Nast awards
Viking has continued a year of good news, being voted both Best Ocean Line and Best River Line by Conde Nast Traveller in their ...
Three cruise lines reveal start date for sailings from the United Kingdom
Three cruise lines revealed they will resume operations in the United Kingdom, ranging from short breaks and week-long cruises. Viking, Cunard and today, MSC ...
Ultra-luxe Regent Seven Seas says its less expensive than premium lines
Regent Seven Seas, owner of ‘the most luxurious ship ever built’ and arguably the most ultra-luxe line, says its cruises can be less expensive ...
Six continents, 51 countries and 111 ports – Viking’s record breaking world cruise
Viking Cruises’ Ultimate World Cruise departed London last weekend and will attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the “longest continuous passenger cruise”. ...
Cruise Season 2019: New itineraries for Australia and NZ
The countdown has begun for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more ...
Aussies booking fast on Viking’s Mumbai to Mediterranean itinerary
A new route from Mumbai to the Mediterranean offered by Viking Ocean Cruises, has seen a record-breaking number of Australians book the trip. The ...
Is it cheaper to retire at sea? We tell you how you can do it
There has been a boom in retiring at sea – it’s increasingly becoming more common to find retirees spending their well-earned money sailing the ...
Viking’s “generosity” stops Aussies joining US$10 million lawsuit
When Stephen and Judith Medcalf joined the Viking Sky to see the Northern Lights in Norway, they were looking for some rest and relaxation ...
The best and cheapest cocktails at sea
“It’s never too early for a cocktail.” Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while ...
The best value spa at sea
Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want ...
Viking Ocean Cruises signs contracts for two new ships
Viking and Fincantieri have signed contracts for two of six new ships to be delivered in 2024 and 2025. The new ships will have ...
Viking Orion creates a buzz as it arrives in Australia
Australia’s newest homeported ship, the Viking Orion, is making her way towards Sydney this week – and causing quite a stir among premium competitors. ...
Viking Ocean cruises launches its sixth ship
Viking today announced its sixth ship – the 930-guest Viking Jupiter floated out. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially ...
