Viking Sweeps Top Honors in Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 World’s Best Awards
(IN SHORT) Viking has been voted a “World’s Best” cruise operator for 2025 by Travel + Leisure readers, securing #1 in Expeditions and ranking among the top river and ocean lines. Condé Nast Traveler readers also named Viking the leading line for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions—making Viking the sole company to top both awards simultaneously. This marks Travel + Leisure’s 30th World’s Best Awards. Viking’s recognition extends to U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Travel Guide, and Cruise Critic, further solidifying its reputation for excellence in luxury cruising and expeditions.
(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES, 2025-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure’s readers have once again honored Viking® (NYSE: VIK) as a “World’s Best” cruise line in rivers, oceans, and expeditions for 2025—the 30th anniversary of the World’s Best Awards. Viking retains its #1 ranking in the Expeditions category—an honor it has held since becoming eligible—and is also celebrated among the top river and ocean cruise lines. Condé Nast Traveler readers mirror this acclaim, naming Viking #1 for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions, making Viking the only travel company to hold simultaneous top honors from both prestigious publications.
Since its inception in 1995, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards have asked readers to evaluate cruise lines on cabins and facilities, cuisine, service, itineraries, excursions, and overall value. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our global Viking family,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO. “Our commitment to thoughtful, destination-focused exploration continues to resonate with curious travelers around the world.”
These accolades complement Viking’s recent honors: top rankings in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cruise Lines—including Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean—its Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards “Recommended” status, and seven distinctions in Cruise Critic’s 2024 Best in Cruise Awards across Luxury (Ocean), River, and Expedition categories.
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