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Viking Ocean Cruises 2026, 2027, and 2028 World Cruises featuring destination-focused global itineraries on award-winning small ships. This curated collection highlights premium world circumnavigations with convenient domestic departures from primary U.S. ports, including Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Los Angeles, California. These 'Thinking Person's' voyages feature the 'Viking Way' of cultural immersion, all-veranda staterooms, and a sophisticated 'No Kids, No Casinos' onboard atmosphere. Featured 121-day and 180-day world voyages offer an inclusive luxury experience with shore excursions in every port, beer and wine with meals, and unlimited Wi-Fi. Ideal for travelers seeking a serene, Scandinavian-designed global odyssey departing from East Coast or West Coast gateways without the need for international flights to embark.

World Cruises with Viking

Curated 2026–2028 Luxury Voyages Departing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles

"Viking redefined modern cruising by focusing on the destination and the 'Thinking Person.' Our curated selection of 2026–2028 World Cruises offers an elegantly serene journey aboard award-winning, all-veranda small ships. With convenient domestic departures from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles, Viking provides a seamless global odyssey that includes everything you need and nothing you don't.

To see which ship and itinerary best fits your lifestyle, we invite you to share your preferences with us.

Viking utilizes live pricing, so fares and availability are subject to change. While we have featured the primary voyage highlights and amenities below, you can find full itinerary details by selecting the 'View Details' button for each listing.

Standard Amenities: free Wi-Fi, free purified water, all balcony rooms, beer & wine included with dinner, complimentary shore excursion at every port, mini-fridge with replinished bottled water, a safe, TV with On Demand, daily housekeeping, access to binoculars

A spacious all-veranda stateroom on the Viking Sky, illustrating the elegant Scandinavian residential design of the 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruise accommodations. Every stateroom on Viking’s award-winning small ships features a private teak balcony, providing guests with personal outdoor space to view the world’s most iconic ports on 121-day and 180-day global voyages. These 'Thinking Person’s' accommodations include luxury amenities such as king-size Viking Explorer beds, large walk-in showers with heated floors, and 24-hour room service. Departing from domestic U.S. ports like Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles, the Viking Sky offers a serene, 'No Kids, No Casinos' environment where travelers can relax in sophisticated comfort. This image highlights the clean lines, natural wood finishes, and destination-focused luxury that define the Viking Ocean Cruises experience for long-term international discovery.

Viking Sky

January 8 - May 12, 2027

    Length: 124 nights
    Departure: Los Angeles, CA
    Disembark: London, United Kingdom
    Port Calls: Honolulu, Bora Bora, Auckland, Bali, George Town, Phuket, Cape Town, Lagos, Dakar, Agadir, Accra, Cadiz, Lisbon, Leixoes, Honfleur, Dover
    Ship Age: In service since 2017
    Price: $62,995 per person*

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    The elegant main lounging area on the Viking Sky, featuring sophisticated gold-toned accents and modern Scandinavian decor for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruise seasons. This serene, open-concept living space is designed as a sanctuary for 'Thinking Person’s' travelers on 121-day and 180-day global voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. As a hallmark of Viking’s award-winning small ships, this lounge offers a quiet, 'No Kids, No Casinos' atmosphere perfect for cultural enrichment, pre-excursion briefings, and refined relaxation. The image showcases the high-end residential feel, floor-to-ceiling windows for destination immersion, and the luxurious, warm aesthetics that define the Viking Way of travel. Ideal for discerning guests seeking a sophisticated home at sea while circumnavigating the globe, this lounge represents the pinnacle of contemporary Nordic luxury and boutique ship design.

    Viking Sky

    January 8 - June 9, 2027

      Length: 152 nights

      Departure: Los Angeles, CA
      Disembark: Stockholm, Sweden
      Port Calls: Honolulu, Bora Bora, Auckland, Bali, George Town, Phuket, Cape Town, Lagos, Dakar, Agadir, Accra, Cadiz, Lisbon, Leixoes, Honfleur, Dover, Dublin, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen
      Ship Age: In service since 2017
      Price: $84,995 per person*
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      The serene outdoor pool and sun deck on the Viking Sky, featuring the signature retractable glass Magrodome for all-weather enjoyment during 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruises. This sophisticated lounging area is designed for the 'Thinking Person,' offering a quiet, resort-style sanctuary for guests on 121-day and 180-day global voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. Unlike mega-ships, Viking’s small-ship pool deck maintains a 'No Kids, No Casinos' peaceful environment, perfect for relaxing between destination-intensive port calls. The image highlights the clean Scandinavian design, plush padded loungers, and the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living that defines the Viking Way of travel. Whether sailing the tropical South Pacific or the cooler waters of Northern Europe, this all-season pool area provides a luxurious, uncrowded space for world travelers to unwind in sophisticated comfort.

      Viking Vesta

      December 28, 2027 - May 18, 2028

        Length: 141 nights
        Departure: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
        Disembark: London, United Kingdom
        Port Calls: Cozumel, Panama, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Bora Bora, Bay of Islands, Brisbane, Bali, Jakarta, Phuket, Zanzibar, Durban, Lagos, Dakar, Lisbon
        Ship Age: In service since June 2025
        Price: $63,995 per person*

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        Since the Viking Vesta is one of the newest additions to the fleet (debuting in 2025), this is a perfect opportunity to signal to search engines that your site has the most up-to-date information on the latest luxury hardware. The indoor pool area (often called the Main Pool under the Magrodome) is a centerpiece of Viking’s "all-weather" luxury. Recommended "Unlimited" SEO Alt Text (Viking Vesta Indoor Pool) The stunning indoor pool and climate-controlled lounging area on the Viking Vesta, the newest sister ship in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruise seasons. This image highlights the sophisticated Scandinavian sanctuary featuring plush lounge chairs and the signature retractable glass Magrodome roof, ensuring guest comfort in any climate—from the South Pacific to the Mediterranean. As part of Viking’s 'No Kids, No Casinos' world voyages departing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles, the Vesta’s pool area offers a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere for culturally curious travelers on 121-day and 180-day itineraries. This elegant space exemplifies the Viking Way of design, blending natural wood elements with modern luxury. Perfect for discerning guests seeking a peaceful, small-ship environment with resort-style amenities during an extensive global circumnavigation.

        Viking Vesta

        December 28, 2027 - June 14, 2028

          Length: 169 nights
          Departure: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
          Disembark: London, United Kingdom
          Port Calls: Cozumel, Panama, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Bora Bora, Bay of Islands, Brisbane, Bali, Jakarta, Phuket, Zanzibar, Durban, Lagos, Dakar, Lisbon, Dover, Edinburgh, Bergen, Copenhagen, Berlin, Gdansk
          Ship Age: In service since June 2025
          Price: $80,995 per person*

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          The outdoor fitness and recreation deck on a Viking Ocean Cruises ship, featuring premium open-air gym equipment and a dedicated gaming space with signature green turf flooring. This wellness-focused area is designed for active travelers on 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruises, providing a serene environment to stay healthy while sailing between global destinations. As part of Viking’s 'No Kids, No Casinos' philosophy, the sports deck offers sophisticated outdoor activities like bocce ball, shuffleboard, and fitness stations, all with panoramic ocean views. Whether departing from Fort Lauderdale or Los Angeles on a 121-day or 180-day world voyage, guests can enjoy this uncrowded, fresh-air sanctuary. This image represents the 'Viking Way' of holistic well-being and small-ship luxury, catering to culturally curious guests who prioritize health and outdoor living during their international circumnavigation.

          Viking Vesta

          January 14 - May 17, 2028

            Length: 124 nights
            Departure: Los Angeles, CA
            Disembark: London, United Kingdom
            Port Calls: Honolulu, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Auckland, Darwin, Jakarta, Singapore, Phuket, Nosy-be, Maputo, East London, Namibia, Lagos, Cadiz, Lisbon
            Ship Age: In service since June 2025
            Price: $58,995 per person*

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            The Chef’s Table is one of Viking’s most exclusive dining experiences, known for its rotating multi-course tasting menus that change every few days to reflect the regions the ship is visiting. This is the ultimate "Thinking Person’s" culinary experience. Recommended "Unlimited" SEO Alt Text (Viking Chef's Table) The sophisticated Chef’s Table specialty dining venue on a Viking Ocean ship, featuring a modern white-themed aesthetic and open kitchen for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 world cruise seasons. This intimate culinary space offers a multi-course tasting menu paired with premium wines, specifically designed for culturally curious travelers on 121-day and 180-day global voyages. Unlike other luxury lines, this high-end specialty dining is included in the cruise fare, highlighting Viking’s commitment to an all-inclusive luxury experience departing from Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles. The image showcases the clean Scandinavian design and the focus on 'The Viking Way' of culinary discovery, where menus rotate to reflect the local flavors of international ports of call. This quiet, 'No Kids, No Casinos' dining sanctuary is a highlight for world travelers who prioritize gourmand-level excellence and sophisticated, small-ship atmosphere during their circumnavigation.

            Viking Vesta

            January 14 - June 14, 2028

              Length: 152 nights
              Departure: Los Angeles, CA
              Disembark: Stockholm, Sweden
              Port Calls: Honolulu, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Auckland, Darwin, Jakarta, Singapore, Phuket, Nosy-be, Maputo, East London, Namibia, Lagos, Cadiz, Lisbon, London, Dublin, Bergen, Berlin, Ronne, Gdansk  
              Ship Age: In service since June 2025
              Price: $75,995 per person*

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