Viking is announcing an amazing itinerary for its upcoming series of world cruises. See up to 37 countries with Viking’s three cruise options.
World Cruises
The 2024/2025 World Cruises have four different lengths. The longest is called Viking World Voyage I and lasts 180 days. Onboard this cruise, you will stop at 85 ports spread across 37 countries with 13 ports hosting overnight stays. It sets sail from Fort Lauderdale on December 19, 2024, and returns to New York on June 17, 2025, onboard the Viking Sky, a 930-guest ship.
The Viking World Voyage II is a shorter option, sailing just 163 days starting on January 5, 2025. The cruise begins in Los Angeles, visits 29 countries, and ends in New York. Even shorter, the 138-day Viking World Cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale and ends in London after sailing to 28 countries. The shortest world cruise is Viking World Journeys. It’s 121 days leaving from Los Angeles and ending in London with visits to 23 countries.
Cruise Highlights
The Viking 2024/2025 World Cruises circle the planet stopping at some of the most breathtaking places, including Sydney, Singapore, and Bali. The overnight ports allow guests to have more time in one location, deepening their experiences there.
In Auckland, New Zealand, cruise guests have 3 days to experience the area’s famous wines and boating locations. There is also a three-night stop in Mumbai, where guests can take their time exploring the Hanging Gardens and distinct markets. Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral are all popular during the overnight stay in London. Culture lovers will adore a stop in Istanbul, where they can visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. And an overnight stop in Singapore provides the perfect opportunity for guests to experience a nighttime safari.
Other highlights of the world cruise include going through the Panama Canal, seeing bottlenose dolphins at Milford Sound, and watching penguins on Phillip Island in Australia. You will also cross the International Date Line and sail through historic bodies of water including the Coral Sea, Tasman Sea, and Timor Sea.
Cruise Prices
All those amazing places and experiences do come with a price tag! Looking at the Viking website, the longest cruise (Viking World Voyage I) starts at around $80,000. The second longest (Viking World Voyage II) starts just under that at $75,000. The Viking World Cruise (138 days) and Viking World Journeys (121 days) start at $60,000 and $55,000 respectively.
Right now, Viking is offering an incentive to kick off these amazing new itineraries. From now until March 31, 2023, if you purchase a world cruise, you will also receive business class airfare, ground transfers, all onboard gratuities and service fees covered, a beverage package, and free luggage shipping. Even more, guests who book before the deadline will also get a $2,000-per-person shore excursion credit and $1,000 per person for onboard ship activities, like the spa or shops.
Viking Cruises is popular for its smaller ships and exceptional service. Here’s how to prepare for your Viking cruise, our favorite foods to eat onboard, plus secrets of a Viking cruise that no one tells you.
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