WELCOME TO
V IK ING E X PLOR ER
SOCIET Y NE WS
W
hen Viking was founded in 1997, our Chairman Torstein wanted Viking to be different, he
had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching and that
is exactly what he has created.
As we celebrate our 25
th
anniversary, we reflect on what Viking has achieved during this time. Viking's
Longships have become synonymous with river cruising in Europe, we reinvented Ocean Cruising to
bring the focus back to the destination and now we're perfecting Expedition voyages to some of the
most pristine destinations on earth.
We have recently been voted the number one River Line and number one Ocean Line in the Travel &
Leisure 2022 World's Best Awards. This follows our Conde Nast Traveler award win making us the only
cruise line to be simultaneously named number one on both the rivers and oceans by both publications.
As Torstein says "We still think of ourselves as a little company, but I must say that what we have
managed to accomplish is remarkable".
But we wouldn't be where we are today, without you, our loyal guests who continue to choose Viking
year after year. We can't thank you enough for joining us on our journey so far and look forward to
sharing many more experiences in our onwards journey.
In this 25
th
Anniversary edition of Viking Explorer Society Magazine you can read more about our history
over the last 25 years. We've narrowed down our top 25 destinations to travel to with Viking, showcase
our special 25
th
anniversary offers and share some of your favourite Viking moments over the years.
Warmest regards,
Michelle Black
Managing Director, Viking Australia & New Zealand
Left: Torstein and
Karine Hagen
viking.com
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