{"id":867509,"date":"2025-07-08T11:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-named-a-worlds-best-for-rivers-oceans-and-expeditions-by-readers-of-travel-leisure-in-2025-awards\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:03:05","slug":"viking-named-a-worlds-best-for-rivers-oceans-and-expeditions-by-readers-of-travel-leisure-in-2025-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/viking-named-a-worlds-best-for-rivers-oceans-and-expeditions-by-readers-of-travel-leisure-in-2025-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Named a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d For Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions by Readers of Travel + Leisure in 2025 Awards"},"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 Named a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d For Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions by Readers of <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i> in 2025 Awards<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Viking Continues Making History in 30th Annual World\u2019s Best Awards<\/i><\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<i>Travel + Leisure<\/i> readers have voted Viking\u00ae (<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viking.com%2F&amp;esheet=54287057&amp;newsitemid=20250708121678&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.viking.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=833db9489cd493d65eb4ce072a6401c7\">www.viking.com<\/a>) (NYSE: VIK) a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025<i \/>World\u2019s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named #1 for Expeditions, a position it has maintained since its first year of eligibility in that category, and was voted one of the World\u2019s Best river and ocean lines. Viking is also rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by the readers of <i>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/i>. No other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250708121678\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250708121678\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708121678\/en\/2517060\/4\/CC_Viking_Oceans_Rivers_Expeditions_Convoy_SKY.jpg\" alt=\"Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025 World\u2019s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named #1 for Expeditions, a position it has maintained since its first year of eligibility in that category, and was voted one of the World\u2019s Best river and ocean lines. Pictured here (left to right), Viking ocean, expedition and river vessels. For more information, visit www.viking.com.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025 World\u2019s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named #1 for Expeditions, a position it has maintained since its first year of eligibility in that category, and was voted one of the World\u2019s Best river and ocean lines. Pictured here (left to right), Viking ocean, expedition and river vessels. For more information, visit www.viking.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i> World\u2019s Best Awards\u2014an annual celebration of excellence across the travel industry. Since 1995, <i>Travel + Leisure,<\/i> the largest travel magazine brand in the U.S., has invited its discerning readers to cast their vote for the World\u2019s Best in cruising with consideration in the following categories: cabins\/facilities, food, service, itineraries\/destinations, excursions\/activities and overall value.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThis recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire Viking family around the world,\u201d said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. \u201cFrom the beginning, we have chosen to do things differently. We remain committed to that philosophy as we continue to welcome more curious travelers to experience the Viking way of exploration around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe recognition continues to build on Viking\u2019s accolades. In addition to awards from <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i> and <i>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/i>, Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in <i>U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s<\/i> 2025 Best Cruise Lines ranking for the fourth consecutive year. Viking\u2019s ocean ships have also been rated and \u201cRecommended\u201d as part of the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, an annual independent evaluation for luxury travel brands. Additionally, Cruise Critic honored Viking with seven awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories 2024 <i>Best in Cruise Awards<\/i>.<\/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) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO 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, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by <i>Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler<\/i> in the 2023 and 2024 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions by <i>Travel + Leisure<\/i>. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same 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=54287057&amp;newsitemid=20250708121678&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.viking.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=bc82c4034a1d9a5c35b3afe96183c09b\">www.viking.com<\/a>. For Viking\u2019s award-winning enrichment channel, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viking.tv%2F&amp;esheet=54287057&amp;newsitemid=20250708121678&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.viking.tv&amp;index=3&amp;md5=48f6aba7129e07fc731a4fcd241c2c8c\">www.viking.tv<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250708121678r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250708121678\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250708121678\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nEmail: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:vikingpr@edelman.com\">vikingpr@edelman.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> California United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Transportation Vacation Lodging Cruise Destinations Travel Tourist Attractions<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708121678\/en\/2517060\/3\/CC_Viking_Oceans_Rivers_Expeditions_Convoy_SKY.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025 World\u2019s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named #1 for Expeditions, a position it has maintained since its first year of eligibility in that category, and was voted one of the World\u2019s Best river and ocean lines. Pictured here (left to right), Viking ocean, expedition and river vessels. For more information, visit www.viking.com.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250708121678\/en\/2517059\/3\/VIKING_logo-color_%283%29.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Viking Named a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d For Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions by Readers of Travel + Leisure in 2025 Awards Viking Continues Making History in 30th Annual World\u2019s Best Awards LOS ANGELES&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking\u00ae (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) a \u201cWorld\u2019s Best\u201d for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025World\u2019s Best Awards, which were announced today. 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