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New Viking cruises feature a dozen maiden port callsNew Viking cruises feature a dozen maiden port calls

The 2026 and 2027 additions make for more than 100 different options.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

December 18, 2024

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LOGO: VIKING

Viking opened sales for 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe in 2026 and 2027.

They range from eight to 22 days.

New ports

The new ports are Fowey, England; Bordeaux, France; Limerick (Foynes), Ireland; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Haugesund, Norway; Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, Spain; Fort William and Tobermory, Scotland; and Karlskrona, Sweden.

Viking Chairman/CEO Torstein Hagen noted 'every Viking itinerary is focused on the destination.'

Mediterranean routes

New in 2026 and 2027 is 'Amalfi Coast, Africa & Iberia,' eight days, between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Barcelona, with destinations including Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, La Goulette (the ancient Roman harbor of Carthage) in Tunisia and Valencia, Spain.

'Spain & Portugal Discovery,' eight days, between Lisbon and Barcelona, includes Andalucia with a visit to Seville, Málaga and the Alhambra Palace, plus the Balearic Islands (Palma de Mallorca) and Tangier.

Western Europe and British Isles

'Iberia, France & England Explorer,' 12 days, also focuses on historic cities and includes the wine-rich region of Bordeaux, Bilbao with its Guggenheim Museum and sailing along the Thames River.

'British Isles & Ireland,' 15 days, between London and Belfast, includes the shores of Cornwall and Scotland, the historic Scottish ports of Greenock and Tobermory, with Fort William visit to see Ben Nevis, Ireland’s rugged coastline and the ancient city of Limerick. The voyage is bookended with overnights in London and Belfast.

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Scandinavia and the Baltic

New for 2027 is 'Scandinavian Discovery,' eight days, between Oslo and Stockholm, with fjords and cities including Sweden's maritime history in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Karlskrona, Copenhagen, Finland's Åland Islands and an overnight stay in Stockholm.

'Baltic Discovery,' eight days, between Stockholm and Copenhagen, includes Tallinn and Riga, medieval gems of the Hanseatic League, Klaipėda in Lithuania and an overnight in Copenhagen

'Nordic Wonders,' eight days, between Oslo and Bergen, explores the coastlines of Norway and Denmark, with scenic landscapes, fjords and an overnight in Oslo.

'Scandinavia & Baltic Capitals,' 15 days, between Oslo and Copenhagen, features  UNESCO-listed cities, the medieval towns of Tallinn and Riga, Karlskrona’s historic port, the Åland Islands and overnights in Stockholm and Copenhagen.

'Scenic Scandinavia & Baltic Jewels,' 15 days, between Bergen and Stockholm, focuses on maritime heritage in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with overnights in Oslo and Stockholm.

And 'Icons of the Viking Age,' 22 days, between Bergen and Copenhagen, circumnavigates the Baltic Sea and calls at the capitals of Norway, Sweden and Denmark, with access to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

More than 100 different itineraries

Viking now offers more than 100 different itineraries across all five oceans.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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