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 ...

But at the same time, their unusual ship design makes it almost unbelievable that they were able to safely sail to the Americas and back. How exactly were Viking ships designed, how were they ...

Growing frustration with passengers as Viking Ocean’s newest ship remains docked with weather and technical issues to blame.

Archaeologists in Norway have begun the first excavation of a Viking ship in more than a century. The vessel was discovered in a burial site in Gjellestad in the south-east of the country two ...

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 ...

The Curse of Oak Island team has found evidence that the ship thought to be buried in the swamp is a Viking ship and that the ...

Launched in May 2021, Viking Venus features modern amenities and a contemporary design. The ship holds 930 passengers at double occupancy and 465 crew members. Amenities include multiple pools and ...

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.