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VIKING ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 2026 EUROPEAN RIVER SEASON

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that the 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations. With many 2024 dates already sold out and the 2025 season selling well, strong demand among North American travelers has led to an early opening of all 2026 departures for Viking's iconic itineraries on the rivers of Europe.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced that the 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations.
  • With a current fleet of 80 river ships and more than 50 percent of the market share for North American travelers, Viking is by far the industry's leading river line.
  • Viking recently announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships ® to its river fleet by the end of 2026.
  • From now through December 31, 2023, Viking is offering North American travelers the Holiday Sale, with up to FREE international airfare, special fares and a $25 deposit on all 2026 European river voyages—as well as other river, ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING ANNOUNCES 10 ADDITIONAL RIVER SHIPS IN EUROPE

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River. The total order is also inclusive of one Viking Longship for the Seine River that was announced in February 2023. Five of the new vessels will be delivered in 2025, with the remaining five to be delivered in 2026. To officially mark the start of construction on all 10 ships, a keel laying ceremony was held today at Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany, where all Viking Longships have been built since their debut in 2012.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships ® to its river fleet in the coming years.
  • To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.
  • The total order is also inclusive of one Viking Longship for the Seine River that was announced in February 2023.
  • With a current fleet of 80 river ships and more than 50 percent of the market share for North American travelers, Viking is by far the industry's leading river line.

VIKING NAMED "WORLD'S BEST" OCEAN, RIVER AND EXPEDITION LINES BY READERS OF TRAVEL + LEISURE

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) to the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions in the 2023 World's Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for ships with 300 to 799 cabins, as well as one of the best river lines. Additionally, Viking's new expedition ships were voted #1 in their first year of operation. Viking is also rated at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.  

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  • Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for ships with 300 to 799 cabins, as well as one of the best river lines.
  • Viking is also rated at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
  • "Thank you to the readers of Travel + Leisure for voting us to the top in these awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including "Best Overall Line," "Best River Line," and "Best Dining" for its ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING NAMED #1 RIVER AND OCEAN LINE IN LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR'S 2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com) the "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" and "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises" in the publication's 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first and only line to be named best in both the river and ocean categories for four years. The announcement also marks the eighth time Viking has been voted "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" during the annual awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com ) the "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" and "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises" in the publication's 2023 Awards of Excellence.
  • Viking is the first and only line to be named best in both the river and ocean categories for four years.
  • The announcement also marks the eighth time Viking has been voted "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" during the annual awards.
  • Viking also dominated Cruise Critic's 2023 Cruisers' Choice Awards, receiving top honors in six categories including "Best Overall Line," "Best River Line," and "Best Dining" for its ocean and expedition voyages.

VIKING'S NEWEST OCEAN SHIP NAMED BY METROPOLITAN OPERA CHAIRMAN ANN ZIFF

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®, with a celebration in New York City. As part of the event, the ship's ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera, a longtime Viking cultural partner, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years. The ship will now continue her inaugural season, sailing two new Viking voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, between New York City and Reykjavik, and Iceland & Norway's Arctic Explorer, between Reykjavik and Bergen.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn ®, with a celebration in New York City.
  • "This is a very proud day for Viking as we name our newest identical ocean ship in New York City, one of the great cultural capitals of the world," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • "It is especially fitting that Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera—one of the world's greatest cultural institutions—has honored us by serving as godmother of the Viking Saturn.
  • "It is an honor to be godmother of the new Viking Saturn and celebrate this momentous occasion in New York," said Ann Ziff.

VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW TREASURES OF THE RHINE ITINERARY

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced Treasures of the Rhine, a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe's rich culture during winter. The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December 2023 and establishes Viking as the first line to operate year-round on Europe's storied rivers, offering guests easier access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced Treasures of the Rhine , a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe's rich culture during winter.
  • The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December 2023 and establishes Viking as the first line to operate year-round on Europe's storied rivers, offering guests easier access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds.
  • The 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary allows guests to discover the enchanting landscape and rich cultures of the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site boasting turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, medieval towns and stunning scenery.
  • Treasures of the Rhine departure dates begin in December 2023 and run through early March 2024, with fares starting at $1,999 per person.

VIKING TAKES DELIVERY OF NEWEST OCEAN SHIP

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced it has taken delivery of the company's newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking also announced that the Viking Saturn will be officially named in New York City on June 6, 2023, by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Ziff, the esteemed philanthropist and Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera—a longtime Viking cultural partner. Following the naming ceremony, the ship will spend her inaugural summer sailing two new Viking voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, between New York City and Reykjavík, and Iceland & Norway's Arctic Explorer, between Reykjavík and Bergen.

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  • The Viking Saturn Will Be Named in New York City on June 6 by Godmother Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera
    LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced it has taken delivery of the company's newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn® .
  • "We are very proud to welcome the newest sister ship to our award-winning ocean fleet," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • The Viking Saturn is the newest ship in Viking's award-winning ocean fleet of identical sister ships.
  • The delivery of the Viking Saturn comes as Viking continues celebrating its 25th anniversary.

FOOD & WINE NAMES VIKING #1 IN FIRST-EVER GLOBAL TASTEMAKERS AWARDS

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) has been voted Best Cruise Line by Food & Wine readers in the publication's inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards, which were announced today. According to Food & Wine, Viking topped the Cruise Line category for the inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean and expedition voyages.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) has been voted Best Cruise Line by Food & Wine readers in the publication's inaugural Global Tastemakers Awards, which were announced today.
  • According to Food & Wine, Viking topped the Cruise Line category for the inventive culinary programs across its river, ocean and expedition voyages.
  • For 45 years, Food & Wine has celebrated the global epicurean experience; for its first-ever Global Tastemakers Awards, the publication is recognizing the best culinary experiences around the world, chosen by its readers.
  • Viking will be featured in the July issue of Food & Wine magazine, which will be on newsstands in June; the full results of the awards can be found at www.foodandwine.com/global-tastemakers .

VIKING DOMINATES CRUISE CRITIC'S 2023 CRUISERS' CHOICE AWARDS

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today received a new set of accolades from the popular online cruise resource, Cruise Critic®, earning six First Place awards in the 11th Annual Cruisers' Choice Awards. Cruise Critic presented First Place awards across Viking's river, ocean and expedition offerings, including Best River Line for the second consecutive time. Viking's ocean and expedition voyages also earned the top two placements in nearly every eligible category including Best Overall Line (Small Ship Category). In its first year of operation, Viking's expedition voyages also claimed First Place in the Best Dining category.

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  • Viking Receives Top Honors in Six Categories, Including "Best Overall Line" and "Best River Line" in 11th Annual Cruise Critic Awards
    LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today received a new set of accolades from the popular online cruise resource, Cruise Critic®, earning six First Place awards in the 11th Annual Cruisers' Choice Awards .
  • I would like to thank our guests, the Cruise Critic community and our entire Viking family, who make these awards possible."
  • Cruise Critic is the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, with more than 650,000 cruise reviews, covering approximately 700 cruise ships across the globe.
  • During the review process for the 11th Annual Cruisers' Choice Awards, Cruise Critic members and past Viking guests shared highlights of their experiences.

VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW RIVER VOYAGE FOR 2024: "PARIS & D-DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY"

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for the 2024 European river season. With departure dates running from March through November 2024, the special 12-day voyage from London to Paris will commemorate Operation Overlord and the historic battles of Normandy, which took place nearly 80 years ago and served as the catalyst to the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation.     

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  • New 12-Day River Voyage Will Visit Destinations in England and France, Honoring the Historic World War II Milestone
    LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for the 2024 European river season.
  • "Many of our guests, particularly those with family members who served in the armed forces, have a keen interest in World War II history," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
  • After four days in England, guests continue on to Paris to embark on an award-winning Viking Longship ®.
  • With record-breaking sales, Europe remains a popular destination—and in response to the strong demand, Viking has opened all dates for 2025 river voyages in Europe.