Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Norway’s Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships are among the world’s ...

The Oseberg longship – considered one of the most important historical discoveries of the Viking age — voyaged to its final destination last month. But the journey it took to get there was complicated ...

Viking announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was floated out on Thursday, marking a significant construction milestone and the first time the vessel has touched water.

Following a celebration and naming ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, Viking added its fourth river ship in the country, Viking Aton. The ship was named for its godfather, Richard Riveire, principal of an ...

Set to Debut in Summer 2025, the Viking Vesta Meets Water for the First Time LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta® ...

Buoyed by strong demand for European river cruises, Viking is adding another 10 ships to its fleet, the company announced today. Construction of the new vessels is underway at the Neptun Werft ...

Fincantieri, a household name in the cruise ship building industry and beyond, has launched another ship in the Viking Ocean Cruises series. Viking Mira will set sail in 2026, joining the Swiss cruise ...