{"id":1008370,"date":"2026-10-07T16:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe-4\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T16:36:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:36:20","slug":"viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>The Viking Rota Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships<\/i><\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nViking\u00ae (<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viking.com%2F&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.viking.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=b1abc88a1207d70faee383df013359e0\">www.viking.com<\/a>) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the<i \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fships%2Flongships%2Fviking-rota.html%3Futm_content%3DVRC-US-BNG-PMAX-HVA%26cid%3DSEM%7CBNG%7C999%7Cc_590259711_kwd-2328559470089733%3Aloc-190_76759856784979%26utm_id%3Dsem%3AVRC-US-BNG-PMAX%26utm_term%3Dwww.vikingrivercruises.com%26gclid%3D72690f2cf7f619cec5a5659e6cb215ba%26gclsrc%3D3p.ds%26msclkid%3D72690f2cf7f619cec5a5659e6cb215ba&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Viking+Rota&amp;index=2&amp;md5=408e4b2397bfef78379b31ca3803aad3\"><i>Viking Rota<\/i><\/a>, the company\u2019s newest <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fships%2Flongships%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Viking+Longship&amp;index=3&amp;md5=00f54ac237b7852314d48869d9be06c5\">Viking Longship<\/a>\u00ae. The 190-guest <i>Viking Rota<\/i> joins its growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking\u2019s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe delivery of the <i>Viking Rota<\/i> marks another milestone for our award-winning river fleet,\u201d said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. \u201cAs interest in river travel continues to grow, we remain focused on creating more opportunities for curious travelers to explore the world in Viking comfort. We look forward to welcoming guests on board this elegant new river vessel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>The <i>Viking Rota<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nHosting 190 guests in 95 staterooms, the <i>Viking Rota <\/i>features elegant Scandinavian design and the industry-leading innovations for which Viking is known, including the patented square bow that enables three full decks, the indoor\/outdoor Aquavit Terrace and the proprietary asymmetric corridor layout that allows for true two-room suites. The <i>Viking Rota<\/i> will sail popular itineraries that include<i \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Frhine-getaway%2F2027-basel-amsterdam%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Rhine+Getaway&amp;index=4&amp;md5=fb0cd68c582d707d139b288423485398\"><i>Rhine Getaway<\/i><\/a><i>, <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Fgrand-european-tour%2F2027-budapest-amsterdam%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Grand+European+Tour&amp;index=5&amp;md5=3bb9e1e12a495cfb32c92409d463e989\"><i>Grand European Tour<\/i><\/a><i>, <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Fdanube-waltz%2F2027-budapest-passau%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Danube+Waltz&amp;index=6&amp;md5=1f663f909a7a921821bf604f72f88c94\"><i>Danube Waltz<\/i><\/a><i>, <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Ftulips-windmills%2F2027-amsterdam-amsterdam%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Tulips+%26amp%3B+Windmills&amp;index=7&amp;md5=9a6042adbf9ad5b1bf628294c5ee5680\"><i>Tulips &amp; Windmills<\/i><\/a><i>, <\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Fchristmas-on-the-rhine%2F2027-amsterdam-basel%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Christmas+on+the+Rhine&amp;index=8&amp;md5=25b002c386359ff3f1897e772c18f94e\"><i>Christmas on the Rhine<\/i><\/a><i \/>and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vikingrivercruises.com%2Fcruise-destinations%2Feurope%2Fdanube-christmas-delights%2F2027-budapest-passau%2Findex.html&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Danube+Christmas+Delights&amp;index=9&amp;md5=3d802ccdf4add127737638c1bee4f67c\"><i>Danube Christmas Delights<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Viking\u2019s Growing Fleet<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nViking remains focused on well-defined, long-term growth plans as part of a strategy to continue leading the way in experiential travel. Based on Viking\u2019s committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 18 additional river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean ships by 2032 and two additional expedition ships by 2031. With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships in 2032.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Assets<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nFor more information about Viking, or for images and b-roll, please contact <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:vikingpr@edelman.com\">vikingpr@edelman.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Viking<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nViking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person\u2122. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans six years in a row by <i>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/i> in the 2026 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d by <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i>\u2014no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viking.com%2F&amp;esheet=54618060&amp;newsitemid=20261007775998&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.viking.com&amp;index=10&amp;md5=0d4410b276a796e001d57f7e2ca482ad\">www.viking.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nCertain statements in this press release constitute \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including among others, statements relating to our business prospects and strategy, our expected fleet additions and other similar matters. In some cases, we have identified forward-looking statements in this press release by using words such as \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201cplans\u201d and \u201cbelieves,\u201d and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cmay\u201d and \u201ccould.\u201d These forward-looking statements are based on management\u2019s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or which are beyond our control. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this press release or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by us, or on our behalf. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements included in this press release as a result of various factors, which are described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/p>\n<p>\nForward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. 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The 190-guest Viking Rota joins its growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking\u2019s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. \u201cThe delivery of the Viking Rota marks another milestone for our award-winning river fleet,\u201d said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. \u201cAs interest in river travel continues to grow, we remain focused on creating more opportunities for curious travelers to explore the world in Viking comfort. We look forward to welcoming guests on &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe-4\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1008370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe-4\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe The Viking Rota Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships LOS ANGELES&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Viking\u00ae (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of theViking Rota, the company\u2019s newest Viking Longship\u00ae. 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