Viking’s four new Longships have raised the bar when it comes to river cruising, writes Adam Coulter … [Read more...]
Viking River Cruises
With its fleet plying the waterways of Europe, Russia, Ukraine and China, Viking has welcomed more than half a million people on magical, enlightening journeys through these exciting places.
Viking ships are Scandinavian in design, with open, airy interiors by famed Norwegian maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten. Guests enjoy all the amenities they might expect in a fine hotel, plus expansive, panoramic views throughout.
For more advice and information on Viking River cruises read our interview with Wendy Atkin-Smith
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Best paw forward for Viking charity
April 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking River Cruises is taking part in a sponsored dog walk along the River Thames on 29th April to support their chosen charity, Cancer Research UK … [Read more...]
Joanna Lumley speaks at Viking Longship launch
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Joanna Lumley is now the Godmother to the Viking Odin, one of four new Viking River Cruises Longships launched in a record-breaking day in Amsterdam. Viking christened the new state-of-the-art ships at once, all designed by maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten, and they set sail immediately along Viking’s range of routes throughout Europe; taking in rivers such as the Rhine, Danube and Elbe. … [Read more...]
Viking confirms option to build six more Longships
March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking River Cruises has confirmed that it has an option to build six more Longships in 2014 – on top of the six it has already confirmed will be delivered in 2013 and the six that will enter service this year. Chairman Torstein Hagen told guests at the glittering christening ceremony for the first four Longships for this year that the fleet size could reach 35 by 2014 – from just four 15 years ago. Hagen was speaking after the ceremony … [Read more...]
Joanna Lumley speaks to Cruise International
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking River Cruises's new godmother Joanna Lumley has predicted that river cruising will be the 'dream holiday'. Ms Lumley – who has just become godmother to one of Viking's new Longships, Odin – told Cruise International: "Odin is the Nordic god of wisdom and also the god of prophecies and I prophesy that river cruising is going to be the dream holiday to have. "I 'm passionate about it – I love the tranquility and the way you see … [Read more...]
Viking Odin: Exclusive first pictures
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cruise International have been given exclusive access to Viking Odin before today's opening ceremony in Amsterdam. Viking's newest longship Viking Odin will be launched later today by Joanna Lumley. Browse our image gallery below for an early preview of what to expect on the ship. Read more about Viking Odin here … [Read more...]
Joanna Lumley named as Viking godmother
March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
TV and movie star Joanna Lumley has been named godmother to one of Viking River Cruises's four new Longships, Viking Odin. Ms Lumley flies in from the UK to Amsterdam to take part in the glittering christening ceremony today (March 21). Ms Lumley has become closely associated with cruising following two recent documentaries: Joanna Lumley's Nile and In the Land of the Northern Lights. She joins three other godmothers: US-based TV producer Rebecca … [Read more...]
Viking orders six more Longships
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking River Cruises has commissioned six more Viking Longships for delivery in 2013 – on top of the six new vessels that it will take delivery of this year. The six new Longships will be joining Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord and Viking Odin, which will be christened in Amsterdam next week (March 21). And Viking Embla and Viking Aegir, which will be delivered later in 2012. The Viking Longships have raised the bar on river cruising … [Read more...]
Viking adds Portugal’s Duoro for 2013
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Viking River Cruises has announced a brand new route for 2013 – Portugal’s Duoro River – following customer demand. Named River of Gold for the striking quality of its light, the Duoro winds its way through the heart of Portugal, through steeply terraced vineyards, rolling landscapes and pretty towns with castles, baroque mansions and historic monasteries, into Spain. The itinerary will include stops at Porto, the medieval Spanish city … [Read more...]
The Ultimate River Cruise Guide
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
River cruising is going through an unprecedented boom with luxurious new ships and exciting new destinations planned for 2012. With the likes of Viking and their groundbreaking long-ships, never before has there been so much choice, such luxury or so many new ships cruising the rivers of the world. Although river cruising still has a rather staid image, what’s on offer is actually incredibly exciting, from chic little expedition … [Read more...]
