For the fourth consecutive year, Viking® (NYSE: VIK) has been recognized as the Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Cruise Line rankings. These accolades are based on a comprehensive analysis of expert opinions, traveler reviews, and insights from the publication’s seasoned travel writers and editors.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report for our commitment to delivering the highest quality experiences for our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Thank you to our entire Viking family worldwide for making these awards possible. We’ve always done things differently, and it’s rewarding to see our approach continue to resonate with both guests and industry experts.”
A Year of Unparalleled Recognition
This announcement adds to a growing list of accolades for Viking. In the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Viking was ranked #1 for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions for the second year in a row. Similarly, Viking was named a “World’s Best” for oceans, rivers, and expeditions in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards. Notably, Viking is the only travel company to simultaneously achieve top honors in both publications—an achievement it has now accomplished for two consecutive years.
Additional recognitions in 2024 include:
- Best Adventure Cruise Line in the Women’s Health Travel Awards
- Best Expedition Cruise Line, Worldwide in the Men’s Health Travel Awards
- A “Recommended” rating for Viking’s ocean ships in the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, a prestigious independent evaluation for luxury travel brands.
- Seven awards at the 2023 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards across luxury, river, and expedition categories—more than any other cruise line.
These accolades reaffirm Viking’s commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences and innovation in the cruise industry.
For the fourth consecutive year, Viking® (NYSE: VIK) has been recognized as the Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best Cruise Line rankings. These accolades are based on a comprehensive analysis of expert opinions, traveler reviews, and insights from the publication’s seasoned travel writers and editors.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by U.S. News & World Report for our commitment to delivering the highest quality experiences for our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Thank you to our entire Viking family worldwide for making these awards possible. We’ve always done things differently, and it’s rewarding to see our approach continue to resonate with both guests and industry experts.”
A Year of Unparalleled Recognition
This announcement adds to a growing list of accolades for Viking. In the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Viking was ranked #1 for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions for the second year in a row. Similarly, Viking was named a “World’s Best” for oceans, rivers, and expeditions in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards. Notably, Viking is the only travel company to simultaneously achieve top honors in both publications—an achievement it has now accomplished for two consecutive years.
Additional recognitions in 2024 include:
- Best Adventure Cruise Line in the Women’s Health Travel Awards
- Best Expedition Cruise Line, Worldwide in the Men’s Health Travel Awards
- A “Recommended” rating for Viking’s ocean ships in the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, a prestigious independent evaluation for luxury travel brands.
- Seven awards at the 2023 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards across luxury, river, and expedition categories—more than any other cruise line.
These accolades reaffirm Viking’s commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences and innovation in the cruise industry.