The best Christmas market cruises to book now Cruise editor Marc Shoffman highlights the best routes to float into the festive season The Independent UK · Oct 5
World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship floats out Viking Cruises has taken a big step in the race for environmentally-friendly sailings The Independent UK · Mar 23
2026 European cruise travel trends: Smaller ships, cultural exchanges and F1 Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities. Euronews · Feb 15
The Rhine’s castles, cathedrals and cuisine are best discovered from the river From steaming hot dumplings to smoky regional sausages, Sandy Cadiz-Smith discovers the best of European gastronomy on a Viking cruise The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Viking welcomes two new river cruise ships as fleet approaches 100 The cruise line continues to grow its fleet to boost choice for passengers The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
8 of the best Norwegian fjords cruise holidays for adventure, dazzling scenery and the northern lights The majestic Norwegian fjords are best viewed from the water, and many cruise lines offer itineraries exploring this Norway and its scenic waterways – here are eight of the best to choose from The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
6 of the best cruises in Australia for 2025 and 2026 From snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef to traversing the Outback, here are some of the most incredible Australian cruise itineraries to inspire your next booking The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024
9 of the best winter cruise holidays for winter sun, city breaks and the Northern Lights Set sail to the sun kissed Caribbean, frosty Arctic Circle and Europe’s charming Christmas markets this winter The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Crew member dies after falling from cruise ship Viking Cruises confirmed today that an unnamed 40-year-old man died The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
Full clean ahead: can shipping finally steer away from fossil fuels? Electric ships, hydrogen, ‘air lubrication’ and even good old wind power are reducing emissions, but campaigners say true change will ‘take guts’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Confident passengers bring cruises back to life, bigger and better After a tough few years for the cruise industry, TND spoke to cruise ship passengers about why they're happy to be back onboard. The New Daily · Apr 14, 2023
Passengers to be compensated after algae spoils Australia-New Zealand cruise Viking Cruises will compensate hundreds of passengers on its Orion cruise ship after cruisers were forced to stay on board and miss multiple stops because officials blocked port access due to marine growth on the ship's hull. Reuters · Jan 4, 2023
Viking Cruises plans epic voyage from Duluth to Antarctica and South America Cruise passengers boarding the Viking Polaris in Duluth, Minnesota, in the autumn of 2023 will embark on an epic 71-day, eight-country, three-continent voyage that includes stops in Canada, New York City and Mexico, a transit of the Panama Canal and a week in Antarctica, before disembarking in Argentina. Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2022