- Expanded European Winter Sailings: Six Viking ships, including new hydrogen-powered vessels, are dedicated to winter itineraries in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, contributing to a growing luxury market trend.
- New Innovative Ships: The Viking Libra and Viking Astrea, new hydrogen-powered ships, are scheduled to debut and sail European winter routes from various key homeports.
- Global Itineraries: The deployment includes diverse global routes beyond Europe, featuring sailings in the Caribbean, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
- Epic World Cruise: The Viking Vesta is set to offer a massive 142-night world cruise, visiting 62 destinations in 31 countries during the 2027-28 season.
Viking is setting a new standard for winter travel with a remarkable 2027-28 deployment that sees six of its ships sailing exciting itineraries across Europe. This commitment means nearly half the fleet will be dedicated to exploring the wonders of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean during the off-season. This move aligns with a broader, encouraging trend in the luxury cruise sector to expand capacity and offer travelers year-round options in these beautiful regions.
The European fleet will feature the company’s newest, hydrogen-powered vessels, the Viking Libra and the Viking Astrea, slated to enter service in 2026 and 2027. These innovative ships will sail from key homeports spanning Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, and the UK. A definite highlight for adventurers is the 12-night “In Search of Northern Lights” itinerary, an exceptional voyage from the United Kingdom to the magical landscapes of Scandinavia.
Beyond Europe, Viking’s season offers vast global opportunities. The Viking Jupiter will navigate the captivating waters of South America, while the Viking Mars, Viking Sea, and Viking Sky will be exploring the sunny Caribbean. For those dreaming of the Pacific, the Viking Orion and the Viking Venus will journey to spectacular destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The pinnacle of the season is the extraordinary Viking Vesta world cruise, a 142-night epic that departs in late December 2027 and will call on 62 destinations across 31 countries. This deployment truly ensures that every traveler can find a dream voyage to embark on.