Viking’s 2028-2029 World Cruise Unveils Epic UNESCO Adventures Across Six Continents
Viking has announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise on board the striking Viking Vesta. It departs Fort Lauderdale on December 21, 2028, and reaches 31 countries on six continents.
The cruise features 62 guided tours in individual ports of call plus overnight stays in 16 cities, before ending in London on May 12, 2029.
The Viking Vesta was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List.
Torstein Hagen is the Executive Chairman of Viking
Torstein Hagen is the Executive Chairman of Viking and he said “Our approach has always been to focus on the destination. Our World Cruises are thoughtfully designed for curious travelers who have the time and desire to experience dozens of phenomenal destinations around the globe in one seamless journey.”
Viking’s 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking’s 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries blend many of the world’s most celebrated cities with lesser-known destinations and culturally significant ports of call across one seamless global journey.
For example, guests can transit the famous Panama Canal, venture along the West Coast of North America and journey across the Pacific Ocean to explore exotic destinations including Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia. Along the way, guests have opportunities to visit up to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Viking’s 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries call on ports throughout Southeast Asia and Africa—with exciting opportunities for wildlife safaris—before ending in Europe.
All along the way, Viking guests have access to iconic cultural capitals and smaller destinations that provide a deeper connection to local life.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Guests on Viking’s World Cruises enjoy overnight stays in legendary ports such as Cape Town, Sydney, Singapore, Zanzibar, and Casablanca, with time for in-depth exploration.
Viking guests who wish to extend their journey have the choice of several options, including the 170-day Viking World Voyage III, which continues from London and includes 21 additional ports of call across Northern Europe and Scandinavia before concluding in Stockholm.
Viking also offers two additional cruise options, the 153-day Viking World Voyage IV, which sails from Los Angeles to Stockholm and visits 37 countries, plus the shorter 125-day Viking World Discoveries voyage, which departs from Los Angeles, visits 27 countries and concludes in London.
The Viking Resident Historian Program
Guests have access to an extensive array of cultural enrichment opportunities such as onboard lectures and entertainment. The Viking Resident Historian program is part of this package and offers guests a high-level historical and cultural education specific to their journey.
Additionally, guests can immerse themselves in a vibrant array of world cultures during included excursions that present unparalleled insights into daily life via opportunities to connect with local culture, traditions and communities.
Guests who desire a deeper understanding of their destinations can take advantage of optional excursions that provide in-depth experiences ranging from behind-the-scenes access to Local Life and the Working World, as well as Privileged Access® experiences at cultural institutions that are not offered to the general public.
Viking’s Award-Winning Fleet
Viking also offers its World Cruise guests the unique chance to experience optional multi-day overland excursions to explore a region further inland before rejoining the ship at a later port.
These immersive overland excursions include the six-day Uluru & Great Barrier Reef Overland excursion to Australia’s natural wonders; the six-day India’s Golden Triangle Overland excursion that includes the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the “Pink City” of Jaipur; or the five-day Kruger National Park Overland excursion.
Viking continues to receive elevated honors from leading travel publications and industry organizations around the world, such as TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list.
Viking was also rated #1 for Oceans and #1 for Rivers by Condé Nast Traveler for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards as well as being named “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received these honors.
In addition, Viking was ranked #1 in seven categories in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards and received eight awards in Cruise Critic’s 2025 Best in Cruise Awards. For the fifth year in a row the cruise line earned top honors from Southern Living for its river and ocean voyages in the publication’s 2026 cruise rankings.
U.S. News & World Report named Viking as “Best Luxury Line,” “Best Line for Couples” and “Best Line in the Mediterranean Viking, it earned AOL’s Best Cruise Line for 2025, and it continues to receive “Recommended” ratings for its ocean ships in Forbes Travel Guide.
Viking Booking Details
From now through May 31, 2026, Viking is offering North American travelers special savings on 2028-2029 World Cruises, including a $4,000 per couple shipboard credit for returning guests, free business class airfare and transfers, a $4,000 per couple shore excursion credit, complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package and more.
Guests can also enjoy a limited-time reduced deposit of 10% as well as one complimentary shore excursion in each port, complimentary access to The Nordic Spa & Fitness Center, free Wi-Fi and more.
Viking guests who pay in full early may also enjoy additional savings; 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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