Viking® is celebrating its 25th anniversary and its leadership in travel.
To commemorate the anniversary, Viking has released a new video message from Chairman Torstein Hagen as he reflects on the company’s key milestones since its founding on 5th August 1997.
The new video can be viewed here on Viking’s website, as well as here on Viking.TV.
All this week, daily programming on Viking.TV will focus on Norwegian culture and history as a tribute to the Hagen family’s Norwegian heritage.
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, said: “I am proud of all that we have accomplished in these 25 years.
“First, we invented modern river voyages; then, we reinvented ocean voyages with our destination-focused approach; now, we are perfecting expedition voyages and exploring all seven continents – in comfort.
“To every member of our extended Viking family of guests and employees: happy anniversary and thank you. These first 25 years have been very good, but we are just getting started.”
The anniversary comes just after Viking was named the #1 Ocean Line and #1 River Line in Travel + Leisure’s 2022 “World’s Best” Awards.
The company became the first cruise line ever to top both categories in the same year.
Viking is also rated #1 for both rivers and oceans by Condé Nast Traveller, making it the first cruise line to ever simultaneously earn #1 in its categories from both publications.
Additionally, Viking was recently named ‘Best River Cruise Operator’ at the prestigious Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards.
This milestone year has also been one of the significant launches for the company.
In January, the company debuted Viking Expeditions and the first of two purpose-built expedition vessels, the Viking Octantis®, which is currently sailing its inaugural season in the Great Lakes.
In the spring, the company welcomed eight new Viking Longships® and its newest identical ocean ship, the Viking Mars®.
This month, Viking is launching three purpose-built vessels for the Mekong, Nile and Mississippi Rivers.
By the end of the year, will have also welcomed a second identical expedition ship, the Viking Polaris®, and another identical ocean ship, the Viking Neptune®.
For more information, visit VikingRiverCruises.com.
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