Viking Is Building a Brand-New Ship for 2021 Mekong River Cruises

Viking, one of the world’s leading cruise lines, has announced a target date for the launch of its newest river cruise vessel, which is slated to sail as part of its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour next summer.

Currently under construction and purpose-designed specifically to navigate Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, the new Viking Saigon will host just 80 guests at a time in 40 all-outside staterooms, all boasting private verandas or French balconies, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and hotel-style beds and amenities.
The elegant, intimate three-deck vessel will also offer an infinity pool and open-air sky bar on its Upper Deck, and a spa & fitness center.

Sporting the clean, crisp design, interior aesthetics and furnishings for which Viking is known, the brand-new Viking Saigon is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage with the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure.

The eight-day, river-cruise portion of the overall fifteen-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam; and is bracketed by hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City.

“For many of our guests, Vietnam and Cambodia remain top destinations because of their significance in world history,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “We have led the river cruise industry with our fleet development and experiences that bring travelers closer to the cultures of the world for more than two decades.”

“This will be the most modern vessel on the Mekong and will feel like ‘home’ to our loyal Viking guests who are familiar with the comfortable design of our ships,” Hagan said.

For more information, visit viking.com.