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flag Viking River Cruises launched the Viking Tonle, a new 80-guest Mekong River ship, on October 27, 2025.

flag Viking River Cruises has launched the Viking Tonle, its second Mekong River ship, beginning operations October 27 on the Magnificent Mekong route from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. flag The 80-guest vessel features 40 river-facing staterooms, including 12 Verandah Suites. flag The Mekong’s growing appeal as a travel destination has driven demand for smaller, purpose-built ships like the Tonle. flag Viking is expanding globally, adding five European river ships in 2025 and five more in 2026, while introducing eco-friendly innovations such as the hydrogen-ready Viking Vela and the purpose-built Viking Amun for the Nile. flag The company aims to add 23 new ships by 2030.

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