Viking announced that its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn, will join the company’s fleet in early 2023. The 930-guest sister ship will spend her maiden season sailing three new itineraries in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, including two 15-day journeys, Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada and Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer, and the 29-day Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond voyage. In addition to the three new itineraries, Viking also announced today that the company will bring back the popular 8-day Iceland’s Natural Beauty itinerary starting in August 2023.
“The thousands of guests who sailed our Welcome Back voyage in Iceland this past summer enjoyed the experience so much they provided record-level ratings,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking, in a press statement. “These new itineraries are ideal for curious travelers and trace routes of the early Viking explorers to Iceland and other North Atlantic destinations known for their natural beauty. We look forward to welcoming Viking Saturn to our fleet and to offering guests even more ways to explore this unique part of the world in comfort.”
New and Returning 2023 Nordic Itineraries:
- Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada – This 15-day itinerary spans Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Sailing between New York City and Reykjavik, guests will admire the volcanic landscape of the Westman Islands, enjoy the relaxed pace of life in Djupivogur, and stroll the streets of picturesque towns like Seydisfjordur and Akureyri.
- Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer – On this 15-day journey, guests will discover life in the far north during a voyage across the Arctic Circle and along the distant shores of Norway and Iceland. After enjoying an overnight stay in Viking Saturn’s homeport of Bergen, guests will follow the footsteps of Vikings while visiting Honningvag’s remote North Cape and Longyearbyen, which is home to more polar bears than people.
- Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond – Guests can also choose to combine these two new itineraries for an epic 29-day voyage. Departing from the former Hanseatic League city of Bergen, guests will trace the path of Vikings through the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Iceland and Greenland before making their way to Canada and concluding in New York.
- Iceland’s Natural Beauty – Returning in 2023, this 8-day roundtrip journey from Reykjavik explores the shores of Iceland. Sailing on Viking Star, guests will explore waterfalls and fjord landscapes. Guests will also follow in the footsteps of the intrepid explorer Leif Eriksson, and observe the local wildlife.
In addition, Viking Mars and Viking Neptune will join the fleet in 2022.
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