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Viking has redefined what it means to cruise with a focus on cultural immersion, minimalist design, and destination-driven itineraries. Founded in 1997 by Torstein Hagen, the company began as Viking River Cruises, operating a handful of vessels along Europe’s iconic…
More details have emerged from Viking Cruises new sub brand. Not to be left out of the burgeoning expedition market, Viking ordered two expedition vessels to be built at VARD last April. The two sisterships will be named Viking Octantis…
The Viking Sky ordeal is over for now. Lets take a look at what remains. UPDATE 3/27: The Norwegian Maritime Authorities have released a statement rather quickly pointing the blame at the oil levels in the Viking Sky’s lube-oil tanks.…
In continuation from our previous thread yesterday, here’s an update on what happened over night. CLICK HERE FOR SATURDAY’S LIVE BLOG OF THE EVENT Viking Sky has now berthed alongside Molde and this cruise will officially end here. Passengers will…
Viking Ocean Cruises 47,800gt ship Viking Sky issues a ‘Mayday’ call off the coast of Norway this morning. CLICK HERE FOR SUNDAY’S LIVE THREAD Late Evening Update: There are 1,373 persons onboard. Of that, only 166 are ashore. The Norwegian…
Viking Ocean Cruises has just taken delivery of their six blue water vessel. Built as an identical sister to the previous 5 vessels, the Sky, Sea, Star, Sun, and Orion, the 748 ft. Jupiter will be carrying 930 pax. She’ll…
Viking Ocean Cruises have just taken delivery of their fifth vessel, the Viking Orion. The ship just finished her construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona yard. She comes in at 47,800gt ship and can carry 930 pax. The Orion will be officially named…
Viking Ocean Cruises have entered into an agreement to build two expedition vessels from fellow Norwegian* company VARD. This will be in addition to the Italian built blue water ships of which they have 12 on order. The agreement calls…
At the Seatrade Cruise Global conference, Viking Ocean Cruises announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for up to six additional ocean ships by 2027. This would bring the total fleet to 16 vessels. These ships will…
Viking Ocean Cruises aggressive push into the luxury small ship market continues in full force. They just celebrated both the delivery of their newest vessel, Viking Sea, and the floating out of the third ship, Viking Sky. Lets take a…
I’ve updated our newbuild database based on the below news. via Fincantieri: Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed an agreement for the construction of two additional cruise ships. The new units, like the four sister ships which the ship…
Yesterday, Viking Ocean Cruises christened its first ship, the Viking Star, in Bergen, Norway. The ceremony occurred in conjunction with a citywide celebration for Norwegian Constitution Day that was attended by approximately 20,000 local residents and visitors. In addition to…
Originally set to be launched next summer, Viking Ocean Cruises newbuild Viking Sky will be pushed back to early 2017. It’s suggested that she’ll be handed over sometime in February. The cause of the delay will be so that Fincantieri…
The recently delivered Viking Star set sail from Istanbul over the weekend on her maiden voyage. Here’s an assortment of images: Worlds Cheapest Flights: Todays visitor of Kusadasi Port is Viking Star of Viking Cruises.… pic.twitter.com/gSKA3mmTiU — Travel Deals…
Viking Ocean Cruises have just taken delivery of their first ship ever, the Viking Star. Her sisters, Viking Sea and Viking Sky are set to make their debut’s next year. from Viking: Viking Ocean Cruises announced it took delivery of Viking…
Viking Cruises released this video of the seatrials for their first ship, Viking Star. This is one smart looking vessel.
from Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking Ocean Cruises today announced its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – was “floated out,” marking the latest major construction milestone, and the first time that the new ship touches water. The traditional ceremony took place on…
Viking Cruises announced the keel was laid for its first ocean cruise vessel, Viking Star, marking the next construction phase of the company’s first-ever ocean product. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 18, at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard outside Venice, Italy. Viking Star is scheduled to…
Viking Ocean Cruises, the blue water expansion of the popular Viking River Cruises, have announced that they have agreed to another 2 more ships to be delivered from Fincantieri. They will be sisters to the Viking Star class at 48,000…
Viking Ocean Cruises held an even last night in Los Angeles to announce and reveal details about their newest ship; the Viking Star. Set to debut in May 2015 the 928 pax vessel will spend the season in Europe in…
Viking Ocean Cruises agreed with Italy’s Fincanteri to build two new ships earlier this year. It looks like the decision was well like so far by both parties because they just agreed to build two additional with an option for…
After falling through with STX yards and switching the bid to Italy’s Fincanteri, the contract was officially signed. The contract calls for 2, 47,000grt ships with a capacity of about 944.
Back in December, Viking River Cruises surprised the industry when they announced that they will build 2 new 888pax ocean going ships in STX France yards. This will be the lines first attempt in blue water cruising. Around a week…
Viking River Cruises, the huge European river line, have now launched their very own “blue-water” line. Viking Ocean Cruises has ordered two, 888-passenger oceangoing ships to be constructed at STX France yards in St. Nazaire. Measuring 750ft LOA, the sisters…