Viking’s New 2027-2028 World Cruise Itineraries – Four Epic Voyages to Dozens of Countries Across Six Continents
Viking has announced its new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, amazing adventures around the world in 142 days, visiting 31 countries with 62 guided tours and overnight stays in 16 cities.
Guests can set sail on the Viking Vesta from Fort Lauderdale on December 28, 2027, and the itinerary includes ports of call across six continents before its final destination of London on May 18, 2028.
Torstein Hagen is the Chairman and CEO of Viking
Torstein Hagen is the Chairman and CEO of Viking and he said “Our approach has always been different. At Viking, we always focus on the destination. Our World Cruises are thoughtfully designed to offer the opportunity to experience dozens of fascinating destinations around the world in one seamless voyage—these epic voyages are truly the ultimate in exploration.”
Viking’s World Cruise Itineraries’
Viking’s World Cruise itineraries visit some of the world’s most legendary cities, alongside lesser-known destinations and culturally rich ports of call, all in one continuous journey.
World Cruise guests can explore ports in Central America, pass through the famed Panama Canal and journey up the West Coast of North America before traversing the Pacific Ocean and calling on islands in Hawaii and French Polynesia including Tahiti.
From there, World Cruise guests explore New Zealand and Australia, call on ports in Southeast Asia and explore Africa—with multiple options for wildlife safari excursions—before arriving to iconic cities in Western Europe.
Viking’s New 2027-2028 World Cruise Itineraries
Guests on board Viking’s World Cruises enjoy overnight stays in iconic ports such as Sydney, Singapore, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Casablanca and many others. These overnights facilitate deeper exploration and those guests who wish to extend their journey may choose the 170-day Viking World Voyage III.
This voyage continues on from London with 21 additional ports of call across Northern Europe and Scandinavia before concluding in Stockholm.
Viking offers additional choices, including the 153-day Viking World Voyage IV, which sails from Los Angeles to Stockholm and visits 37 countries, as well as the shorter 125-day Viking World Discoveries voyage, which departs from Los Angeles, and visits
27 countries before concluding in London.
Viking’s Four New Epic Voyages to Dozens of Countries Across Six Continents
All Viking guests have access to immersive cultural enrichment opportunities such as onboard lectures and entertainment, including the Viking Resident Historian® program. This distinguished program offers guests advanced historical and cultural education specific to their voyage.
Additionally, guests can explore the world’s cultures via included excursions that provide unmatched insight into daily life with chances to connect with local culture, traditions and communities.
Guests who desire a deeper understanding of their destinations can take advantage of optional excursions which provide in-depth, behind-the-scenes access to local life and the working world, plus Privileged Access® opportunities at cultural institutions that are not open to the general public.
Furthermore, Viking offers its World Cruise guests the unique opportunity for optional multi-day overland excursions in order to explore a region further inland before rejoining the ship at a later port.
Among these overland experiences are the six-day Uluru & Great Barrier Reef Overland excursion to gaze upon Australia’s natural wonders; a six-day India’s Golden Triangle Overland excursion to explore the famed landmarks of the country including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the “Pink City” of Jaipur; or the five-day Kruger National Park Overland excursion in search of the “Big-5” in Africa.
Viking’s Award-Winning Fleet
Viking was rated #1 for Oceans, #1 for Rivers and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year and named a “World’s Best” for oceans, rivers and expeditions in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. Viking holds the distinction of being the only travel company to simultaneously receive these accolades from both publications.
Viking was also named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Cruise Lines ranking for the fourth consecutive year.
Viking’s ocean ships have also been rated and “Recommended” as part of the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, an annual independent evaluation for luxury travel brands.
Finally, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories 2024 Best in Cruise Awards.
Viking Booking Details
From now through August 31, 2025, Viking is offering North American travelers special savings on 2027-2028 World Cruises, including free business class airfare and transfers, a $4,000 per couple shore excursion credit, a $2,000 per couple shipboard credit (returning Viking guests also receive an additional $2,000 per couple in shipboard credit), complimentary Silver Spirits
Beverage Package and more.
For a limited-time guests can take advantage of a reduced deposit of 10%. Additionally, Viking Inclusive Value features one complimentary shore excursion in each port, complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center, free Wi-Fi and more.
Guests who pay in full early may also be eligible to enjoy additional savings. Be sure to call Viking toll free at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or contact a travel advisor for booking details.
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