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Tourism LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program. The five-night, fully guided Pre or Post extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit of Mongolia and a variety of other Pre and Post extensions, including Hong Kong and Beijing, are available for Viking's new, first-of-their-kind China itineraries: Best of China, China Discovery, Classic China & the Coast and Wonders of China.
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- A First for Viking, New Five-Night "Spirit of Mongolia" Extension Offers Fully Guided, Immersive Experiences Before or After China Itineraries
LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced that for the first time it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program.
- The Spirit of Mongolia and a variety of other Pre and Post extensions, including Hong Kong and Beijing, are available for Viking's new, first-of-their-kind China itineraries: Best of China , China Discovery , Classic China & the Coast and Wonders of China .
- With its geographic diversity and incredible history, Mongolia is an extraordinary destination making it a natural extension to our new China itineraries."
- In addition to the new Spirit of Mongolia extension, Viking is offering four other immersive Pre and Post extensions for guests looking to explore more of China.
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Giza pyramid complex,
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Ashmolean Museum,
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Griffith Institute,
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Shipbuilding LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Key Points:
- "With the float out of the Viking Hathor, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region."
- The traditional float out ceremony of the Viking Hathor took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its final stage of construction.
- An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton , the Viking Hathor features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
- Viking will have six ships sailing the Nile by 2025 with the addition of another sister ship, the Viking Sobek , which is already under construction and will be delivered next year.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Tourism LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today is celebrating the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the award-winning Viking Longship® fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region. Designed specifically for European waterways, the company's river fleet of sister ships, which host 190 or fewer guests, sail a variety of itineraries on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle and Elbe rivers.
Key Points:
- LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today is celebrating the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the award-winning Viking Longship ® fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region.
- "With its rich history, culture and scenic regions that are best explored by river, Europe remains our most popular destination," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
- Viking guests also have the choice to explore the Rhine River during the winter season, with the 10-day Treasures of the Rhine itinerary, which debuted in December 2023 and sails between Amsterdam and Basel.
- Viking's River Voyages in Europe:
Sailing March through December, some of Viking's other popular river itineraries in Europe include:
Rhine Getaway (8 days; Amsterdam—Basel) – Explore one of Europe's best-loved rivers.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
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Bransfield Strait,
Chlorophyll,
Norwegian Polar Institute,
Trinity Peninsula,
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Whaling LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced its expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica. The finding took place in January 2024 when Viking's expedition vessel, the Viking Octantis®, visited Astrolabe Island, a three-mile-long island, located in the Bransfield Strait of the Trinity Peninsula in Antarctica. Astrolabe Island is home to a colony of chinstrap penguins that had not been surveyed since 1987. During the visit, Viking's scientific partner, Oceanites, the leading field research entity in Antarctic penguin monitoring, conducted a visual and thermal aerial survey. The fieldwork documented the first survey in nearly 40 years of the known chinstrap penguin colony of Astrolabe Island and in the process, discovered the additional colony on Diaz Rock. Oceanites will share additional details from the survey in a scientific paper to follow in due course.
Key Points:
- LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today announced its expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica.
- Today's announcement is an example of Viking's commitment that every expedition voyage on the Viking Octantis and her identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris® , should provide opportunities for meaningful scientific discovery.
- As scientific partners, Viking supports the fieldwork of Oceanites through mobilizing teams of penguin researchers on its Antarctic expedition voyages and providing thermal cameras.
- Viking offers destination-focused expeditions in Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes, with an expedition fleet that includes the Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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UCD,
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Pharmaceutical industry Pheburane® is the safe, effective and palatable adjunctive therapy to the standard of care, which includes dietary management, for the treatment of certain UCDs.
Key Points:
- Pheburane® is the safe, effective and palatable adjunctive therapy to the standard of care, which includes dietary management, for the treatment of certain UCDs.
- With the continued favorable commercial and Medicaid coverage updates, Pheburane® is reaching more patients all over the USA while being recognized as a first-line therapy by health authorities in key states.
- UCDs are rare, chronic, genetic conditions that can be fatal if left untreated, and can impact children from the time of birth.
- UNIK Support offers specialized services including a copay savings program, patient care liaison services, mail order pharmacy and other support services.
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Culture,
Terracotta Army,
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History,
Ship,
Sale,
Great Wall of China,
Great,
Forbidden City,
New product development,
Shipbuilding LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced three new, first-of-their-kind itineraries that will provide guests with exclusive access to China in 2024. The new voyages range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Each itinerary also includes a domestic sailing of China's coast that highlights rarely-seen destinations and ports to which only Viking has access—something that has never before been offered for international visitors. The new voyages will operate from September to November on the Viking Yi Dun—formerly the Viking Sun—a sister ship featuring the same award-winning design and service as all other ocean ships in Viking's fleet. The Chinese-flagged Viking Yi Dun will be the first ship dedicated specifically to the foreign market to operate domestic sailings in China. Each voyage will offer The Viking Way® of exploration, with immersive experiences to introduce guests to the people, history and culture of China, including insightful lectures, Chinese-inspired cuisine and destination experts.
Key Points:
- The new voyages will operate from September to November on the Viking Yi Dun —formerly the Viking Sun—a sister ship featuring the same award-winning design and service as all other ocean ships in Viking's fleet.
- The Chinese-flagged Viking Yi Dun will be the first ship dedicated specifically to the foreign market to operate domestic sailings in China.
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"We are proud that Viking will be the first to operate domestic sailings in China for international travelers.
- To learn more about the itineraries and why China is such a captivating destination, Viking has also published two new videos: Executive Vice President Karine Hagen invites travelers to learn more about these exclusive-to-Viking China voyages here , and Viking Vice President of Product Development Joost Ouendag provides an in-depth overview of the new voyages and the unique opportunity to be immersed in the history, culture and natural wonders of the Middle Kingdom here .
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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Publication LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced the Discover More sale, providing North American travelers with a variety of new booking incentives across the company's collection of river, ocean and expedition voyages. From now through January 31, 2024, Viking is offering special fares, up to free airfare and a $25 deposit on all itineraries—as well as additional savings for both new and returning guests.
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- This approach has always allowed our guests to discover more history, science and culture when they travel with us," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
- "As this new year begins, we look forward to welcoming returning guests back on board, as well as introducing new travelers to the Viking way of exploration."
- Viking now explores all seven continents, with river, ocean and expedition voyages calling in more than 500 ports in more than 85 countries.
- Viking was also voted to the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.
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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Avignon 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.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Antarctic LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® (www.viking.com) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource. In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories. Two of the awards are in the luxury category and include Best Cabins and Best Spa—an award Viking has won every year since introducing ocean voyages in 2015. The company was also recognized in three river categories: Best for First-Timers, Best River Line and Best Service. Additionally, Viking received two awards in the expedition category: Best for Light Expedition and Best Spa.
Key Points:
- LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking® ( www.viking.com ) today celebrated new accolades from Cruise Critic®, the world's largest online cruise resource.
- In the 2023 Editors' Picks Awards, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards – more than any other line – across the luxury, river and expedition categories.
- "We are honored that Cruise Critic's editors have recognized Viking with seven awards, including awards in the luxury category.
- Cruise Critic's Editors' Picks Awards combine editors' impartial cruise expertise — based on firsthand experiences and industry knowledge — to help travelers select the best cruise vacation from an increasing number of cruise options.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Vikings 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.
Key Points:
- 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.
