• Epic Scale and Duration: The cornerstone 142-day global cruise crosses six continents and 31 countries, while extended options offer up to 170 days of continuous travel.
• Immersive Cultural Access: Itineraries feature 16 city overnights and the opportunity to experience up to 45 breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Premium Overland Excursions: Travelers can customize their journeys with unique multi-day land tours, including African safaris and trips to the Taj Mahal.
• Exclusive Booking Incentives: Special launch offers available through late May 2026 provide travelers with free business class airfare and valuable onboard credits

Viking has officially unveiled its magnificent lineup of 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, offering curious travelers the ultimate opportunity to explore the globe in refined comfort. The signature 142-day Viking World Cruise will set sail from Fort Lauderdale on December 21, 2028, aboard the elegant Viking Vesta, which was recently honored on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List. This epic voyage spans six continents and 31 countries, guiding guests through 62 captivating tours before concluding in London in May 2029. For those looking to extend their global adventure, Viking also offers a monumental 170-day option that reaches into Scandinavia.

Designed specifically for the thinking person, these itineraries beautifully blend iconic cultural capitals with hidden, lesser-known ports of call. Guests will enjoy overnight stays in fascinating cities like Sydney, Singapore, Cape Town, and Casablanca, allowing ample time for deeper destination-immersive exploration. Throughout the continuous journey, travelers have the rare privilege of visiting up to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Onboard enrichment is equally stellar, featuring the esteemed Viking Resident Historian program alongside exclusive, multi-day overland excursions to natural wonders like the Great Barrier Reef or India’s Golden Triangle.

To celebrate the launch, Viking is offering exceptional limited-time incentives for North American bookings made through May 31, 2026. These premium perks include complimentary business class airfare, generous shore excursion and shipboard credits, and a reduced deposit. As a global leader in experiential travel recently named to TIME’s Most Influential Companies list, Viking seamlessly combines world-class luxury with unparalleled cultural discovery to create the vacation of a lifetime.