From Jan. 1-31, the company also experienced 18 of its all-time top 20 booking days, including the strongest single day in its 25-year history.
Some Europe itineraries nearly sold out for 2023
Europe remains a popular destination for Viking travelers across the company’s fleet of river and ocean vessels, with some itineraries nearly sold out for the 2023 season.
Viking’s most popular European river itineraries include the eight-day ‘Rhine Getaway’ between Basel and Amsterdam, the eight-day ‘Romantic Danube’ between Budapest and Regensburg, the 15-day ‘Grand European Tour’ between Budapest and Amsterdam and the eight-day ‘Paris & the Heart of Normandy,’ Paris-Rouen-Paris.
Some 2025 cruises open for sale
In response to the strong demand, Viking opened early 2025 sailings dates on select ocean itineraries including the eight-day ‘Iconic Western Mediterranean’ between Barcelona and Rome, the 10-day ‘Empires of the Mediterranean’ between Venice and Athens and the 15-day ‘Viking Homelands’ between Bergen and Stockholm.
Strong demand for Antarctica and Great Lakes
Additionally, with the second season of Viking expeditions now under way, the company said it continues to experience strong demand for voyages to Antarctica and the Great Lakes.