Viking Opens Bookings for 2028-29 Ocean Voyages

Viking Ocean Ship in the Med

Viking has announced that its 2028-29 ocean voyages are now open for booking, featuring more than 700 new departure dates on 80 voyages, and spanning 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents.

Representing Viking’s largest ocean deployment to date, the deployment also includes two new itineraries and two new ocean ships, the comapny said in a press release.

“With our largest ocean deployment to date, we are pleased to offer guests even more opportunities to explore the world in Viking comfort,” said Leah Talactac, president and chief executive officer of Viking.

“From new itineraries to our two newest ocean ships, this deployment reflects our continued commitment to providing destination-focused voyages for curious travelers,” added Talactac.

The deployment includes itineraries spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, South America and the Panama Canal.

Viking stated that guests can choose from voyages ranging from eight days to extended World Voyages, with designed itineraries that can be combined for longer experiences.

Itinerary highlights include:

  • (New) “Alaskan Fjords & the Inside Passage” (15 days; Vancouver – Whittier)
  • (New) “Mediterranean, Malta & North Africa” (16 days; roundtrip Rome), and
  • “Japan Discovery” (15 days; roundtrip Tokyo).

 

The Viking Vega and the Viking Leda, currently scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029, respectively, will be the newest ships in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet.

The Vega and the Leda will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that host 998 guests and will feature all-veranda staterooms, Scandinavian design, light-filled public spaces and al fresco dining options.

The company added that from now through August 31, 2026, Viking’s Anniversary Sale offers North American travelers reduced fares and up to free international airfare on select all-inclusive river, ocean and expedition itineraries and a $25 deposit for all itineraries.

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