In response to more demand for worldwide voyages, Viking has announced its 138-day world cruise.
Sailing aboard Viking Cruises' newest ocean vessel, the Neptune, the voyage will span 138 days, 28 countries and 58 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities.
Departing on December 22, 2022 from Ft. Lauderdale, the journey will initially take guests to Central America, along the Panama Canal and up the West Coast. A shorter 121-day journey will also be available, allowing guests to join the ship in Los Angeles and cross the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, before exploring Asia and the Middle East. The ship will finally journey through the Mediterranean and conclude the trip in London.
Chairman of Viking Cruises, Torstein Hagen, explained: ?We are pleased to offer this new opportunity for explorers to circumnavigate the world in comfort. World Cruises are truly special voyages, and they continue to be one of our most sought-after offerings. Our 2021-2022 World Cruise has already sold out more than a year in advance, which speaks to the enthusiasm of our guests as they look forward to the return of international travel.?
Highlights of the journey include:
Kauai, Hawaii: The 'Garden Island' where guests can explore the Hawaiian tropic, Waialua (known as the 'Land of the Kings') and the 150-foot high ?paekaa Falls.
Sydney, Australia: Docking at the iconic harbour, guests will have an overnight stay to explore the culture of the city, from the Opera House to the nearby Blue Mountains.
Singapore: One of the world's most diverse capital cities - from Little India to Arab Street, and the futuristic horticultural park of over a million plants.
Mumbai, India: Guests can wander the picturesque narrow streets of Old Mumbai or explore the Hanging Gardens.
Istanbul, Turkey: Explore the history of where East meets West and the range of religious sites, including the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia.
The cruise starts at ?39,990 per person based on double occupancy. Guests who book before February 28, 2021 will receive an extra US$2,000 in shore excursion credit for any optional land programmes and US$1,000 in shipboard credit.
