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Thrice as nice: Viking ups 2026 World Cruises to 3 sailings as Qld experience voted world’s best tour

Viking will set sail on three new World Cruises in 2026 with two additional offerings to provide even more opportunities for keen cruisers to jump aboard sailings of up to 121 days at sea with bonus offers on new bookings until 31 May 2024.

Viking will set sail on three new World Cruises in 2026 with two additional offerings to provide even more opportunities for keen cruisers to jump aboard sailings of up to 121 days at sea with bonus offers on new bookings until 31 May 2024.

In addition to the 121-day 2026 Viking World Journey from Los Angeles to London, the two new Viking 2026 World Cruises expedition sailings include Longitudinal World Cruises VI and VII.

The 69-day Longitudinal World Cruises VI from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee, departing 24 February 2026, combines five itineraries in one, featuring nine countries and sailing from Antarctica to North America’s Great Lakes from AUD$95,995 per person.

Meanwhile, the 63-day Longitudinal World Cruises VII also sails from Buenos Aires to Milwaukee on five shorter itineraries across nine countries, priced from AUD$88,995 and departing 21 February 2026.

The 2026 Viking World Journey features 50 included tours across 23 countries and departs on 5 January 2026, priced from AUD$92,495.

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Cairns Aquarium. Image: TTNQ

It includes the Cairns Aquarium, rated the top global shore experience by Viking passengers in December 2023 and February 2024.

Facilitated by Shorex Australia, more than 1,300 passengers experienced the Cairns Aquarium on four Viking port stops in Cairns during those months.

The all-inclusive Viking 2026 World Cruises include business class airfares and transfers, USD$1,000 shorex credit per person and USD$1,000 shipboard credit plus other onboard bonuses.

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Sea lion in the Galápagos Islands as part of the Viking 2026 World Cruises lineup.

Viking added the longer, longitudinal itineraries as interest surges for world cruises.

Of the new Viking 2026 World Cruises on offer, ANZ Managing Director Michelle Black said: “These two new longitudinal itineraries combine several of our popular shorter expedition voyages, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for true explorers.”

“Both journeys offer just one sailing annually, allowing guests an extended travel experience in comfort, in one seamless trip.”

Find out more at vikingcruises.com.au