TOKYO (December 2, 2024) Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced the successful completion of its first domestic coastal voyage tailored for Japanese travelers.
Today’s announcement celebrates the work over the past 12 months to bring Viking’s award-winning destination-focused small ship experience to Japan and shows Viking’s dedication to delivering a truly unique experience tailored to the Japanese market.
“We are very pleased to introduce Japanese guests to the Viking experience,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Japan has one of the world’s most fascinating cultures, as well as incredible natural beauty. We look forward to offering our Japanese guests the opportunity to rediscover their homeland and beyond in ‘the Viking way.’ Since our founding in 1997, Viking has focused on providing culturally immersive, destination-focused experiences, and we are delighted to bring this same approach to Japan.”
For the 2024-2025 season, Viking is offering a series of 30 cruises onboard the Viking Yi Dun, reaching coastal destinations such as Yokohama, Kobe, Sukomo, Hiroshima, Wakayama, Shimonoseki, and Matsuyama, as well as a Grand Asia voyage visiting Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima), Japan
Viking’s Voyages for Japanese Travelers
Viking’s Japan voyages offer enriching and relaxing experiences for curious, seasoned Japanese travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of the local destinations, while enjoying the amenities on board an award-winning ship. Guests will enjoy a deeper connection to each destination, with a strong focus on cultural enrichment, through insightful lectures, destination focused cuisine, and the expertise of Viking’s destination guides. Each voyage reflects the Viking way of travel—exploring the world in comfort, while connecting with each destination’s history and culture.
Viking Ocean Ship
Viking Yi Dun: A Small Ocean Ship Designed for Large Discoveries
The Viking Yi Dun, originally named the Viking Sun and an identical sister-ship in Viking’s fleet of award-winning, small ocean ships, is specially designed to enable immersive voyages. With a capacity of just 930 guests in 465 staterooms, the ship offers a relaxed and comfortable experience. Its smaller size allows it to visit ports that larger vessels cannot access. Built in 2017 by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the Viking Yi Dun combines contemporary Scandinavian design with world-class amenities. The ship features all-veranda staterooms, light-filled public spaces, and a diverse range of dining options, including both Japanese-inspired as well as international cuisine to enhance the onboard experience. For additional information about the Viking Yi Dun, please visit www.vikingcruisesjapan.com.
Viking Japan
Earlier this year Viking established an office in Japan, led by industry veteran Trey Hickey. Over the past year, Viking has successfully established partnerships with most of the leading travel agents in Japan, including Japanet, HIS, Cruise Planet, JTB, and many other valued partners, through which Japanese travelers can book their Viking journey.
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About Viking
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information visit www.vikingcruisesjapan.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
