A "Star" Is Born (2015)

Expand your horizons on an elegant Viking ocean ship thoughtfully designed by experienced nautical architects and designers to bring you closer to your destination in every way. Discover our first three ocean ships, including the Viking Star, which we welcomed in 2015.

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The Viking Saturn Naming Ceremony

On June 6, 2023, Viking named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Saturn, during a special ceremony in New York City. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, a longtime Viking cultural partner, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Viking 360° Ship Tours

Explore the Scandinavian designed spaces of our award-winning ocean and river ships with our engaging 360° ship tours, which allow you to step into the heart of our vessels virtually from the comfort of home.

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Viking Neptune Naming Ceremony

On January 8, 2023, Viking named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Neptune, during a special ceremony in Los Angeles. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother, retired NASA astronaut and aquanaut Nicole Stott, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Viking Mars Naming Ceremony

On May 17th, 2022, Norwegian Constitution Day, Viking named its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars, during a private ceremony in Valletta, Malta. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Viking Jupiter Naming Ceremony

January 15, 2020. Amid a festive celebration that paid tribute to the spirit of exploration, our sixth ocean vessel was officially named in Los Angeles, California. The ship’s godmother, world-renowned Norwegian soprano and crossover singer Sissel, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for Viking Jupiter—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Viking: Our Norwegian Heritage

Centuries ago, the birth of the Viking Age gave rise to the Norwegian tradition of exploration. Today, Viking proudly carries on this tradition, providing a glimpse into the spirit of Norway with elegant ships built for discovery. Join Karine Hagen, Sr. Vice President of Viking, as she reveals Norwegian influences thoughtfully integrated throughout our ocean ships.

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Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Ocean Suite

Our award-winning Viking ocean fleet not only provides serene Scandinavian spaces, but also the first-ever true (two-room) suites—some of the largest at sea. When you reserve a Viking Suite, you enjoy added benefits, from more space and comfort to early check-in and priority reservations. Learn more about what the Viking Suite Collection has to offer.

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Our Highly Rated Penthouse Veranda

Our spacious Scandinavian-inspired Penthouse Verandas are 25% larger than our Veranda Staterooms, with ample amenities to enhance your voyage. A welcome bottle of champagne, stocked mini-bar, plush linens and more are also included.

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Viking Orion Naming Ceremony

June 14, 2018. Amid a spectacular celebration that paid tribute to the spirit of exploration, our fifth ocean vessel was officially named in Livorno, Italy. The ship’s godmother, retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for Viking Orion—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years.

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Earth: Our Beautiful Planet

Broaden your horizons with retired NASA astronaut and godmother of Viking Orion, Dr. Anna Lee Fisher, as she shares her insights about exploring our magnificent world—and the vast space beyond.

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Viking Jupiter Float Out

May 10, 2018. The 930-guest Viking Jupiter—the sixth Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out” in Ancona, Italy. Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø, the ship’s godmother, as they celebrate this major construction milestone.

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A "Star" Is Born (2015)

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Viking: Reinventing Ocean Cruising

We launched Viking Ocean Cruises to reinvent the category. And it didn’t take long for us to rise to the top. If you prefer an elegant, serene ship ambiance, more time in each port and an inclusive experience complete with exquisite dining and thoughtfully curated shore excursions, the world’s best ocean cruise line was created for you.

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Viking Star: Built to Be Green

Viking Star and her sister ships feature energy-efficient hybrid engines, a hydrodynamically optimized streamlined hull for maximum fuel efficiency and equipment that limits exhaust.

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Viking Sky Christening

June 22, 2017. Viking Sky, the third elegant sister ship in our ocean fleet, is christened in Tromsø, Norway, a popular destination for viewing the Northern Lights—and a key port of call on our Into the Midnight Sun itinerary.

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Captain of Viking Star

A native of Telemark, Norway, Gulleik Svalastog dreamed of the day when he would be captain of his own ship. After years of nautical experience, he saved his best sailing experience for last— commanding the Viking Star from 2014 to 2017.

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The Stockfish Ships

Step back into history to explore a little-known alliance between the country of Norway and Italy’s Ancona shipyard and learn how their partnership involved a most unusual payment plan.

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Viking Orion Float Out

September 28, 2017. The 930-guest Viking Orion—the fifth Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out.” Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, the ship’s godmother, as they celebrate this major construction milestone.

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Viking Sea Christening

May 5, 2016. Viking Sea, the second elegant sister ship in our ocean fleet, is christened by Karine amid the rich maritime heritage of Greenwich, the historic borough of London on the Thames.

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Viking Sea Float Out

June 25, 2015. The 930-guest Viking Sea—the second Viking ocean ship—touches water for the first time during its “Float Out” at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

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Viking Sky Hull Transport to Ancona

Ready for her next stage of construction, Viking Sky’s hull is towed from Venice to our Ancona, Italy shipyard, where engineers guide her into place next to her sister ship Viking Sea.

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Viking Star Christening

May 17, 2015. Thousands celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day gathered along Bergen’s waterfront for Viking Star’s Christening Ceremony, a first-of-its-kind floating concert and brilliant fireworks show.

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Viking Star Float Out

June 23, 2014. Join Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen and ship godmother Trude Drevland as they witness the “Float Out,” a major construction milestone, of the innovative Viking Star.

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Viking Star Keel Laying

Witness the first major step in the construction of our first oceangoing vessel, Viking Star: the Keel Laying ceremony, a tradition that dates back to the Viking Age.

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Viking Star Sea Trials

Viking Star navigates the waters of the Adriatic Sea. Experience this major shipbuilding milestone as maritime experts perform more than 80 tests for responsiveness, speed and agility.

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Viking Venus Naming Ceremony

On May 17th, 2021, Norwegian Constitution Day, we introduced the newest ship to our ocean fleet: Viking Venus. Join us as we share the highlights from this historic ceremony and hear from the ship’s godmother, acclaimed British journalist Anne Diamond, as she takes part in a spectacular naval tradition that spans centuries.

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