Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

Like everyone else, I’ve come to see a Viking ship burn. As the lord’s squad and dozens of others pour into the street, fire seethes from hundreds of torches. A roar of delight goes up from ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Viking burial ground featuring more than a hundred graves, including some shaped like ships. The burial ground came to light during investigations of an ...

Viking has ordered two new cruise ships from Fincantieri, with the option to build four additional ships in the future. The two companies have signed contracts for two new ships to be completed in ...

The New Viking Sobek Joins Award-Winning Sister Ships on the Nile River LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s ...

Viking has officially named its two newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek. During a ceremony in Luxor, Egypt, this week, the cruise line welcomed the identical sister ships to its ...

Among the cruise lines navigating the rivers of Europe, Southeast Asia and Egypt are two of the best-known names in the ...

Viking Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Fincantieri that will be based on the previous vessels the company has built for the cruise line. The Italian shipyard will deliver the new ...

Cabins All accommodations on Viking's ocean ships feature verandas and Scandinavian-inspired designs that blend sophistication with comfort. Rooms range in size from 270 to 1,448 square feet.

Launched in May 2021, Viking Venus features modern amenities and a contemporary design. The ship holds 930 passengers at double occupancy and 465 crew members. Amenities include multiple pools and ...

In Viking Polaris, the second expedition ship from Viking Cruises, the line that revolutionized both river and small ocean ships has done it again. It's almost perfect. Viking Polaris shines on a ...

The most striking discovery was the biggest longship yet found, 119 feet long, with room for at least 72 oars and a crew of 100. With its draft of only about three feet and a huge, 2,175-square ...