On 3 February 2025 Viking announced its new 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Voyage III, which will journey around the world in 170 days, visiting 41 countries with 82 guided tours and overnight stays in 18 cities.
Setting sail on Viking’s 930-guest ship Viking Sky from Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2026, the itinerary will include ports of call across six continents before its final destination of Stockholm on 10 June, 2027.
World Cruise guests can explore ports of call in Hawaii and journey through the isles of the South Pacific, including French Polynesia; traverse New Zealand and Australia; sail to iconic destinations throughout Asia; and travel up the western coast of Africa to Europe before concluding in either London or Stockholm.
A shorter, 153-day portion of the sailing, Viking World Voyage IV, departs from Los Angeles on 8 January, 2027 and visits 37 countries with 18 overnight ports of call before ending in Stockholm.
Guests may also choose the 142-day Viking World Cruise 2026-2027 itinerary from Fort Lauderdale to London visiting 31 countries, or the 125-day voyage, Viking World Discoveries, which departs from Los Angeles and visits 27 countries before ending in London.
Highlights of 2026-2027 World Cruise Itineraries:
Viking’s newest World Cruise itineraries visit dozens of the world’s major cities, alongside lesser-known destinations, in one continuous journey. Overnight stays in ports such as Sydney, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Casablanca and many others allow guests to explore different regions.
Viking will also visit Africa’s western coast, including Lagos in Nigeria, as well as Accra and Takoradi in Ghana. While on board, Viking offers onboard lectures and entertainment, such as the Viking Resident Historian® programme, which provides guests with a historical and cultural education specific to their journey.
