On August 26, Viking announced its World Cruises 2023-2024 series, which includes two identical consecutive world cruises aboard the Viking Sky and Neptune.

A cruise in Sydney. Vikings

Just two weeks after the reveal, 98% of the suites on board the two 465-cabin ships are already booked, a Viking spokesman said in a statement to Insider.

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The explorer’s lounge. Vikings

This is not the first time Viking has had great success with its world cruises.

Viking cruise ship in the ocean in Bora Bora
A cruise on Bora Bora. Vikings

Viking considers its travels around the world to be some of its most sought-after itineraries, a spokesman told Insider in a statement.

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A bar. Vikings

And the shipping company’s previous world cruises in 2021 and 2022 were sold out in “record time” within a few weeks, according to a press release.

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The infinity pool. Vikings

Now the recently announced World Cruise Series is heading down the same path.

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The main pool with a covered roof. Vikings

Let’s take a closer look at Viking’s plans for its two upcoming 138-day world cruises from 2023 to 2024.

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A restaurant. Vikings

This is the first time that the shipping company has presented two world cruises in a year.

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The lobby. Vikings

The ships will make their worldwide voyages aboard the Viking Sky and Viking Neptune on December 20 and 23 and will travel on the same routes.

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The winter garden. Vikings

Both cruises depart from Fort Lauderdale and will call at 28 countries and 57 ports in locations such as Hawaii, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, India and Turkey.

Viking cruise ship sails through London
A cruise in London. Vikings

Viking’s fleet of “ocean ships” is almost identical, and the Viking Neptune will be added to the company’s fleet at the end of next year.

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The atrium. Vikings

Both the Sky and the Neptune offer space for 930 passengers in their 465 cabins …

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The main pool promenade. Vikings

… ranging from a 270 square meter room to a 1,163 square meter suite.

A bed next to a living room and balcony
A junior penthouse suite. Vikings

The amenities on board are crucial to spending days at sea, especially since guests will be sailing for almost 140 days.

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A stairwell. Vikings

Fortunately, the ships have two swimming holes: an infinity pool and a pool with a retractable roof.

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The main open roof pool. Vikings

There is also a spa with amenities such as a “snow grotto room” …

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The snow grotto. Vikings

… and designated lounges for cocktails and afternoon tea.

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The discovery lounge. Vikings

Guests can then choose between eight restaurants for meals on board.

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Manfredi’s dining room. Vikings

These facilities include the World Cafe, which has options like a sushi and seafood bar, and Manfredi’s, an Italian eatery.

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The world café. Vikings

Would you like to book one of the few remaining suites? World cruises from 2023 to 2024 start at approximately $ 55,000 ($ 74,769) per person.

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The living room. Vikings