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Viking has revealed the new Viking Tonle, set to debut in October 2025, sailing between Kampong Cham, Cambodia, and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam, as part of Viking’s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary.

Viking’s new ocean ship, Viking Vesta, touched water for the first time, marking a key construction phase. Scheduled for a 2025 debut, it will sail in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Viking has unveiled a new “Spirit of Mongolia” extension program for guests who sail on one of the line’s new China voyages.

Viking wants to go public.

Following a celebration and naming ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, Viking added its fourth river ship in the country, Viking Aton. The ship was named for its godfather, Richard Riveire, principal of an award-winning interior design firm and the designer of several river, ocean and expedition ships. Viking’s ship will set a new standard in the Nile River cruise industry, in part because its ship cost almost three times as much as others and have a special square bow design that adds space while being efficient.

Sailing the Nile River is a bucket list adventure with many appeals. Among them is tracing the legendary river’s rich history to witness the pyramids, temples, and other marvels of ancient civilizations.

There’s a common misconception that entrepreneurs are so single-minded that they don’t have any time for hobbies. That they have to be so focused on their business that they can’t shift their attention to something that is simply interesting to them.