Viking puts ‘largest ocean deployment to date’ on sale

Viking has opened bookings for its largest ocean deployment to date for 2028-29.

The cruise line will operate 80 voyages which will visit 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.

The programme spans the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, South America and the Panama Canal and includes sailings from eight days to extended world cruises.

Two new ships, Viking Vega and Viking Leda, will debut during the season, each with capacity for 998 passengers with all-veranda staterooms.

New itineraries for 2028-29 are a 15-day Alaska Fjords & the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Whittier, and a 16-day Mediterranean, Malta & North Africa operating as a round-trip from Rome.

Chief executive officer Leah Talactac said: “With our largest ocean deployment to date, we are pleased to offer guests even more opportunities to explore the world in Viking comfort.

“From new itineraries to our two newest ocean ships, this deployment reflects our continued commitment to providing destination-focused voyages for curious travellers.”