Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

Viking has welcomed its newest ocean cruise vessel to the small ship brand’s fleet. Viking Vela was presented to the cruise line at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, this week.

From the remains of five Viking ships in Denmark to the excavation of an ancient rubbish dump in Westray, uncover the finds that have revealed an enormous amount about Viking life. In 1992 Mark ...

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) revealed it to be about 19m (62ft) long and 5m (16ft) wide - putting it on a par with the well-preserved Oseberg and Gokstad Viking ships on display in Oslo.

Cabins All accommodations on Viking’s ocean ships feature verandas and Scandinavian-inspired designs that blend sophistication with comfort. Rooms range in size from 270 to 1,488 square feet.

Italy LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®, with a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming of the ...

The most striking discovery was the biggest longship yet found, 119 feet long, with room for at least 72 oars and a crew of 100. With its draft of only about three feet and a huge, 2,175-square ...