Viking® has once again made waves in the travel industry, securing the top spot in three categories for the second consecutive year in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has been voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans, and #1 for Expeditions, marking a historic achievement for the company. Viking initially made headlines in 2023 by becoming the first travel company to sweep all three categories in the same year, and its repeat success in 2024 cements its status as a leader in luxury travel across these segments. This accomplishment underscores Viking’s commitment to delivering unparalleled travel experiences on rivers, oceans, and expeditions worldwide.

“It was quite something to be voted #1 for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the same year. For our guests, Condé Nast Traveler readers, to award us the same honor two years in a row is truly special. Thank you to our entire Viking family for delivering the experiences around the world that make these awards possible,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “We have a clear focus, and we do not try to be all things to all people. We are pleased that our guests appreciate this different approach, and we look forward to introducing more curious travelers to the Viking way of exploration in the years to come.”

Viking continues to add to its impressive list of accolades with today’s announcement, marking yet another significant achievement. In Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, Viking was honored as a “World’s Best” for its ocean, river, and expedition offerings. This recognition, along with the same titles from Condé Nast Traveler, makes Viking the only travel company to receive top honors from both publications two years in a row. Viking’s success doesn’t stop there. In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Cruise Lines rankings, Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples, and Best Line in the Mediterranean.

The brand also earned the title of Best Adventure Cruise Line in the Women’s Health 2024 Travel Awards, and Best Expedition Cruise Line, Worldwide in the Men’s Health 2024 Travel Awards. Adding to its prestige, Viking’s ocean ships have been rated as “Recommended” by Forbes Travel Guide in its 2024 Star Awards, an independent evaluation of luxury travel brands. Furthermore, Viking dominated the 2023 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, securing seven wins—more than any other line—in the luxury, river, and expedition categories.

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