Viking has unveiled the itinerary for its 2026-2027 Round the World voyage, which will circumnavigate the globe in 170 days, visiting 41 countries with 82 guided excursions and overnight stays in 18 cities. It will depart on the Viking Sky, with a capacity for 930 passengers, from Fort Lauderdale on December 22, 2026, and will call at ports on six continents before reaching its final destination in Stockholm on June 10, 2027.
“Our focus has always been on the destination, from our carefully crafted itineraries to our elegant, smaller ships that allow guests to get closer and explore more fully,” said Torstein Hagen, president and CEO of Viking. “Extended voyages like our World Cruises allow curious travelers to experience dozens of destinations, iconic landmarks, and rich cultures in a single, seamless journey, making them once-in-a-lifetime adventures.”
Passengers on the Viking World Voyage IV cruise will be able to explore destinations in Hawaii and tour the South Pacific islands, including French Polynesia; travel through New Zealand and Australia; sail to iconic destinations in Asia; and journey up the west coast of Africa to Europe before concluding in London or Stockholm. A shorter, 153-day voyage, Viking World Voyage IV, will depart from Los Angeles on January 8, 2027, and visit 37 countries with 18 overnight stays before ending in Stockholm. Passengers can also choose the 142-day Viking World Cruise 2026-2027, from Fort Lauderdale to London, visiting 31 countries, or the 125-day Viking World Discoveries, which departs from Los Angeles and visits 27 countries before ending in London.
Onboard, Viking offers cultural enrichment through lectures and entertainment, such as the Viking Resident Historian®, which provides passengers with historical and cultural education tailored to their voyage. They can also immerse themselves in local cultures through included excursions that offer unparalleled insight into daily life, as well as through Privileged Access®, exclusive visits to cultural institutions.
Some of the highlights of the 2026-2027 itineraries include:
- Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii – Known as the “Garden Island”, Kauai is the oldest and greenest of the Hawaiian Islands.
- Cairns, Australia – Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Mombasa, Kenya – Important port in the Indian Ocean since the 14th century.
- Agadir, Morocco – Capital of Amazigh (Berber) culture.
- Phuket, Thailand – Famous for its beaches, but also for its trading history.
- Lisbon, Portugal – An inspiring city with streets that recall the age of discovery.
- London (Greenwich), England – Birthplace of the Greenwich Meridian, which sets the world time standard.
- Stockholm, Sweden – The Swedish capital, spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, is famous for its cleanliness and green parks. Its 13th-century Old Town, Gamla Stan, is home to the Royal Palace and buildings in the Baroque and Art Nouveau styles.
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