Viking Celebrates Surpassing 100 Ocean, River and Expedition Cruise Ships

Viking Celebrates Surpassing 100 Ocean, River and Expedition Cruise Ships

Viking celebrated a unique point in the cruise industry as it surpassed a total of 100 ships as the company marks its 28th year in business. Started a...

Fast-growing Viking welcomes new ships in Europe, Asia, Egypt

By one measure, at least, Viking now rules the cruise world.The fast-growing cruise brand officially welcomed nine new ships to its fleet on Tuesday during an upbeat naming ceremony in Basel, Switzerland, bringing its total to 103.The addition of the new vessels, all designed for river cruising, puts Viking firmly ahead of cruise giant Carnival Corporation for the title of the cruise company with the most ships.After reducing its ship count in r…

Viking Celebrates 100 Ships Around the World with Ceremony Naming Nine Newest River Ships Across Six Countries

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Viking celebrates 100th ship at historic naming ceremony

Viking became the first cruise line to reach a centenary of ships, following the launch of nine river vessels in Basel, Switzerland yesterday

Viking names 9 river vessels, including its 100th ship

The ceremony took place in Basel aboard Viking Honir and was connected virtually to the eight other new ships, located across five other countries.

Viking Cruises Officially Names Nine Newest River Ships in Switzerland

Viking Cruises has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships—including the company’s 100th ship—during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. Of the nine new river ships, the Viking Annar, the Viking Dagur, the Viking Eldir and the Viking Honir will sail Viking’s most popular itineraries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The Viking Nerthus, the Viking Gyda, and the Viking Tonle sail the Seine, Douro and Mekong rivers, re…