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All-Around

Winner

It’s not every cruise line that offers ocean, river, and expedition
cruises while being a star in every category. Kudos to Viking, voted
to the top of its categories in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best
Awards, announced in July. 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. In addition, its new expedition ships were voted #1 Aquavit Terrace
in their very first year of operation. The savvy readers of Condé Nast
Traveler also rated Viking at the top of its categories for oceans, rivers,
and expeditions. No other cruise line has ever received these same
honors by both publications at the same time. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS

What sets Viking apart? Viking Chairman and founder Torstein OCEAN CRUISES
Hagen coined the phrase “The Thinking Person’s Cruise” to describe
both the type of traveler Viking attracts and the line’s emphasis 27-Day Viking Homelands & Majestic Iceland
on personal edification and the destination. Hagen proudly shares Sweden, Åland Islands, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Norway,
his contrarian practices of providing an adults-only, no-frills yet Faroe Islands & Iceland
inclusive experience on small ships. Stockholm to Reykjavik (or reverse)
Viking Venus | July 12, 2024
Viking Vela | May 18, 2025
Kick off your 2025 Europe vacation with this new three-week voyage Fares from $14,198 pp (Veranda Stateroom, May 18)
from Viking: Atlantic & Mediterranean Horizons departing
from Fort Lauderdale. Crossing the Atlantic Ocean, with stops in
St. Martin and Madeira, is a leisurely way to begin an exploration of Flåm, Norway 21-Day Atlantic & Mediterranean Horizons NEW ITINERARY!
the Continent. We love this itinerary, which includes an overnight U.S., St. Martin, Portugal, Spain, France, Monaco & Italy
in Barcelona, followed by calls in France and Monaco. An overnight sails between two cosmopolitan cities: Toronto and New York. Visit Fort Lauderdale to Rome (Civitavecchia)
in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) precedes your final call in Rome – the enchanting Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia. Go kayaking around THE VIKING OCEAN DIFFERENCE Viking Mars | March 27, 2025
perfect jumping-off point for your post-cruise Italian adventures. scenic Prince Edward Island. Take a stimulating Zodiac ride along Fares from $7,198 pp (Veranda Stateroom)
Keep in mind: Viking Mars, the all-veranda ship built in 2022, caters the rugged coastline of the Magdalen Islands and admire sandstone • Destination-focused; more time in port
to just 930 guests, so space will fill quickly. cliffs and pine trees while keeping an eye out for marine wildlife. Opt • Cultural immersion on board and on shore EXPEDITION CRUISES

for whale watching in the Saguenay Fjord. Opportunities abound in • Young fleet; five+ years newer than the 13-Day Canadian Discovery
Fans of Viking’s river and ocean cruises naturally gravitate toward Québec City. Learn about the area’s rich history while sight-seeing average competitor U.S. & Canada
its expedition voyages which include Viking’s award-winning in Old Town and admire the view at Montmorency Falls. Head to Toronto to New York (or reverse)
Culture & Science Curriculum. As with the comfort and elegance the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area, a critical habitat for • Eight onboard dining options – all at no Viking Polaris | April 17 & 29 and August 3 & 15, 2024 &
of Viking’s ocean ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris feature migratory snow geese, for a vigorous hike with your naturalist guide. additional charge April 11 & 23, 2025
staterooms with king-size beds, bathrooms with heated floors, and Extend your adventure in Toronto and New York City; we’re happy • One free shore excursion in every port Fares from $7,995 pp (Nordic Balcony Stateroom, April 11)
include Nordic Balconies (sunrooms that convert into al fresco to make all the pre- and post-cruise arrangements.
viewing platforms). If you’ve yet to take an expedition cruise, get
your feet wet with Viking’s 13-Day Canadian Discovery, which *See Terms & Conditions, page 38.

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