Viking has announced 10 new ocean cruise itineraries in Europe for 2026 and 2027, expanding its presence in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe. The voyages, ranging from 8 to 22 days, will add 12 first-time ports of call to Viking's ocean routes.
The new destinations include Fowey, England; Bordeaux, France; Limerick (Foynes), Ireland; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Haugesund, Norway; Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, Spain; Fort William and Tobermory, Scotland; and Karlskrona, Sweden.
"As our award-winning fleet of small ocean ships continues to grow, we are pleased to introduce new voyages that have been thoughtfully planned for curious travelers," said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking.
The new itineraries include Mediterranean routes between Rome and Barcelona, featuring stops along the Amalfi Coast and Tunisia. Other voyages explore the Iberian Peninsula, with journeys between Lisbon and Barcelona incorporating visits to Andalusian cities and Tangier.
In Northern Europe, the company has added several Baltic and Scandinavian cruises, including an 8-day Scandinavia Discovery between Oslo and Stockholm, and a 22-day Icons of the Viking Age voyage from Bergen to Copenhagen that circles the Baltic Sea.
British Isles offerings include a 15-day cruise between London and Belfast, featuring stops at Scottish ports and Ireland's western coast. The itineraries maintain Viking's focus on destination-centric voyages, with several routes including overnight stays in major cities to allow for extended exploration.
These new voyages join Viking's existing portfolio of more than 100 different itineraries across all five oceans.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Viking. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.