Viking® completes installation of the first full-scale onboard PCR laboratory

Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (November 2, 2020) that it has completed installation of the first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea. This new onboard facility – an industry first – allows for unprecedented testing capacity in the cruise industry, enabling Viking to conduct PCR testing of all… Read the full press release

Viking® puts new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises on sale

Strong Demand Leads to Early Release of 2023 Departure Dates Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.viking.com) today (July 2, 2020) announced that new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale. The company’s first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the… Read the full press release

SAS’ first Airbus A350 Ingegerd Viking to fly its inaugural flight from Copenhagen to Chicago

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The first of SAS eight Airbus A350s, Ingegerd Viking, is to fly its inaugural flight, SK943, today (January 28, 2020) from Copenhagen to Chicago. On each flight, a total of 300 travelers can look forward to a comfortable flight, including a cabin with new seat models and… Read the full press release

Viking announces four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris

New Ship Design Coming to the Heart of Paris Next Year Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (December 9, 2019) announced new details about its 2020 river cruise season, which will see the addition of four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris…. Read the full press release

Viking celebrates new accolades from Cruise Critic®

Viking Takes Five Categories, Including Best Luxury Value for Money and Best Enrichment in 12th Annual Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (December 4, 2019) celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world’s largest online cruise resource. In the 2019 Editors’ Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with five awards in… Read the full press release

Viking announces extended sweepstakes offering U.S. residents the chance to visit Highclere Castle

Winners Will Visit Filming Location of “Downton Abbey” and Explore France On a Viking River Cruise Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of today’s (September 20, 2019) theatrical release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey from Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films, Viking ( www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has extended a sweepstakes offering U.S. residents… Read the full press release

Viking’s seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus to join its award-winning fleet in 2021

#1 Ocean Cruise Line Will Launch Seventh Ocean Ship; Viking Sky Will Return to Istanbul with New Voyages Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (September 17, 2019) announced its seventh ocean ship, Viking Venus®, will join its award-winning fleet in early 2021, further solidifying the company’s standing as the largest and world’s best… Read the full press release

Viking partners with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey

New “Great Homes” Cruise Extension Offers Additional Privileged Access to Highclere Castle, the filming location of “Downton Abbey” Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.vikingcruises.com) today ((September 9, 2019)) announced it has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films for the release of the new full-length film Downton Abbey, based on… Read the full press release

Viking Voted a #1 Ocean Cruise Line Four Years in a Row by Travel + Leisure readers

Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® to the top of its categories in the 2019 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today (July 10, 2019) by the publication. Viking was named the #1 Ocean Cruise Line for ships carrying 600-2,199 guests and one of the… Read the full press release

Viking announces joint venture with China Merchants Group

Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On April 8, Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) and China Merchants Shekou, representing China Merchants Group, announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture focused on building a cruise line with worldwide cruise offerings for the Chinese cruise market. This will be a wide-ranging partnership… Read the full press release

Viking expands its river fleet with seven new river ships

Innovative New Ships Further Extend Viking’s Ability to Offer Guests Unparalleled Access Along the Rivers of Europe Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (March 19, 2019) welcomed the latest additions to its river fleet, with the naming of seven new river ships during a celebration on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland…. Read the full press release

Viking honored with 11 First Place awards in the 9th Annual Cruisers’ Choice Awards

Viking’s Ships Take 11 Categories, Including New Category “Best for River Cruises” in 9th Annual Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, California, 2019-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Dominating awards season once again, Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (March 6, 2019) received a new set of accolades from the popular online cruise resource, Cruise Critic®, including 11 First Place… Read the full press release

Viking adds two new itineraries and a variety of new pre- and post-cruise extensions to its river cruise offerings for 2019

Setting Sail This Spring, New River Ships, Itineraries and Extensions Will Visit New Destinations and Honor 75th Anniversary of D-Day Los Angeles, California, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (January 28, 2019) announced the addition of two new itineraries and a variety of new pre- and post-cruise extensions to its river cruise offerings for 2019…. Read the full press release

2020-2021 Viking World Cruise: 161 days, six continents, 75 ports and overnight stays in 13 cities, setting sail on December 14, 2020

New 161-Day Voyage Visits Six Continents and 75 Ports, Including Viking’s First-Ever Call on Hawaii Los Angeles, California, 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (January 8, 2018) announced its new 2020-2021 Viking World Cruise , which will span 161 days, six continents and 75 ports, with overnight stays in 13 cities. Setting sail on December 14, 2020… Read the full press release

Viking recognized with five awards in the luxury ocean and river categories in the 2018 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards

More Honors Awarded to Viking Than Any Other Cruise Line in 11th Annual Awards, Including Best Luxury Value for Money and Best New Luxury Ship Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (December 5, 2018) celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world’s largest online cruise resource. In the 2018 Editors’ Picks Awards,… Read the full press release

Viking again voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has again been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the list every year since the river cruise category… Read the full press release

Viking announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey starting in January 2021

New 11-day Sailing Brings Guests to New Ports of Call in Greece and Turkey Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (November 8, 2018) announced a new 11-day ocean cruise itinerary, Greek Odyssey, that will allow guests to explore the ancient empires of antiquity of the Aegean Sea during the quiet season. Sailing roundtrip… Read the full press release

Viking® again voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards

Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, California, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has again been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the list every year since the river cruise category… Read the full press release

Viking® extends partnership with Highclere Castle

“Heroes at Highclere” Event Sponsorship and Exclusive Video Content Offer New Opportunities to Experience “The Real Downton Abbey” Los Angeles, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com), widely known for its sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE and the iconic television advertisements that aired during the Emmy® Award-winning series Downton Abbey, today (August 9, 2018) announced… Read the full press release

Viking again voted #1 Ocean Cruise Line at Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards

Viking Has Been Voted a #1 Ocean Cruise Line Every Year Since its Launch Los Angeles, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have again voted Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) to the top of its categories in the 2018 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today (July 10, 2018) by the publication. Viking was named the #1 Ocean Cruise… Read the full press release

Viking again honored as “Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises” and “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine

Viking Remains Only Cruise Line to Win Both Oceans and Rivers Luxury Categories in “Awards of Excellence” Los Angeles, 2018-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingruises.com) today (June 11, 2018) announced it has been honored as “Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises” and “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” in Luxury Travel Advisor magazine’s 2018 “Awards of Excellence” for a… Read the full press release

Viking offers guests the opportunity to experience The Passion Play in Oberammergau with a new river cruisetour itinerary

Setting Sail in Spring 2020, Viking Will Offer New River Cruisetour Focused on Germany’s Famous Live Performance Los Angeles, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® ( www.vikingcruises.com) today (June 4, 2018) announced a new river cruisetour itinerary that will allow guests the rare opportunity to experience ThePassion Play in Oberammergau, which is performed only every 10 years…. Read the full press release

Viking renews sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius”

Viking Continues Cultural Enrichment Partnership with Second Season of Scripted Series Featuring Picasso and More of the 20th Century’s Most Brilliant Innovators Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today announced it has renewed its sponsorship of National Geographic’s fully scripted anthology series, “Genius,” which in season two explores the life and work… Read the full press release

Viking announces its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages

New Destination-Focused Offerings Join River and Sea Sailings Los Angeles, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) recently announced its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages, which provide guests the unique opportunity to explore Europe’s legendary rivers on an award-winning Viking Longship® before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of Viking’s award-winning ocean ships. Debuting in May 2019,… Read the full press release

Viking expands partnership with Fincantieri, raising its total ocean ship order and options to 16

New Options Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 16 Ships by 2027 Los Angeles, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (March 6, 2018)  announced a new agreement with Fincantieri that could see the delivery of six additional ocean ships by 2027. The new understanding expands Viking’s partnership with Fincantieri, raising the company’s total ocean ship… Read the full press release

Viking names its fourth ocean ship Viking Sun during a spectacular celebration on The Bund, in the heart of Shanghai

930-Guest Viking Sun is the First Cruise Ship Ever Named on The Bund Los Angeles, 2018-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ —Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today (March 8, 2018) announced that its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®, was officially named during a spectacular celebration on The Bund, in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day World Cruise… Read the full press release

Viking® earns new set of accolades from Cruise Critic®

Viking’s Ships Take 10 Categories, including “Best Overall Ship” and “Best for First-Timers,” in 8th Annual Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — After a year of dominating nearly every major travel industry award ceremony, Viking®(www.vikingcruises.com) this week received a new set of accolades from the popular online… Read the full press release

Viking® voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

Viking Rated Highest of All Cruise Lines in 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has been voted the Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking has scored in the top of the… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland introduced ‘At Land and Sea’ event Rothesay Castle to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs

2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Historic Scotland has unveiled its afternoon programme of activities at Rothesay Castle as part of this month’s ‘At Land and Sea’ event which is commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs. The organisation, which manages Rothesay Castle, will be offering free entry to the public from 2.30pm on Saturday 28th… Read the full press release