Viking has successfully completed its inaugural domestic cruise in
China catering to international guests. The voyage, which ran from
Shanghai to Shenzhen (for Hong Kong), took place aboard the
China-flagged Viking Yi Dun, previously known as Viking Sun. The ship
has been part of a joint venture operating in China for several years.
Last year, Viking began promoting these domestic cruises to
international markets, and the debut journey received a warm welcome at
various ports, including Zhoushan, Dongtou, Pingtan, Xiamen, and
Shenzhen.
"For 15 years, we introduced China to guests on our Yangtze River
itineraries. Now, we are proud to offer these exclusive domestic
sailings in China, and we look forward to welcoming people to this part
of the world in the Viking way," said Torstein Hagen, Viking chairman
and CEO.
Passengers provided positive feedback on their experiences during the
cruise. One guest, Paul S., noted, "It is the support of the Viking
team that has enabled us to move through this door into China and
experience it. The experience has been so wonderful both on and off [the
ship]. I feel really privileged, and I’m going back more curious in
many ways."
Looking ahead, Viking has announced new Asia voyages for 2025,
scheduled from September through November, featuring itineraries that
include Japan and Tibet via overland and air travel.