Viking has welcomed its newest ocean cruise vessel to the small ship brand’s fleet. Viking Vela was presented to the cruise line at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, this week.

An invitation to a members-only Viking Explorer Society cocktail party when sailing on Viking ships. Early word by email or ...

Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

The inaugural visit of Viking’s newest ship, Viking Vela, signals the start of a busy cruise season for the UK port.

From the remains of five Viking ships in Denmark to the excavation of an ancient rubbish dump in Westray, uncover the finds that have revealed an enormous amount about Viking life. In 1992 Mark ...

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) revealed it to be about 19m (62ft) long and 5m (16ft) wide - putting it on a par with the well-preserved Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships on display in Oslo.

Italy LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®, with a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming of the ...

Here, a closer look at the Viking Mississippi cruise ship, including its stateroom amenities, dining, entertainment, excursions, and other offerings. The top-deck infinity pool, where I lounged ...

When you think of cruise ship design, you might imagine enormous crystal chandeliers, neon-lit casinos or showy waterslides. Yet, in a sea of extravagance and excess, Viking is charting its own ...

Champagne glasses clinked to celebrate the arrival of a brand new cruise ship on her first ever British voyage. Viking Vela, the latest boutique vessel to be built for Viking Cruises, sailed into ...

Play the game of 'Viking Quest', which takes you back to AD 793. Can you build a ship, cross the seas, loot a monastery and return home to claim your prize? Your chief has set the challenge ...

The most striking discovery was the biggest longship yet found, 119 feet long, with room for at least 72 oars and a crew of 100. With its draft of only about three feet and a huge, 2,175-square ...