Fast-growing Viking adds 7 more new ships from Europe to Egypt

One of the greatest growth stories in the history of cruising continued on Thursday as Viking unveiled yet another large crop of new vessels.The 29-year-old cruise brand officially welcomed seven new ships to its fleet during an intimate naming ceremony along the waterfront of Amsterdam, bringing its total to 109.The addition of the new vessels, all designed for river cruising, puts Viking firmly in the top spot among cruise companies of the world for the title of the cruise company with the most ships.The nearest competitor in terms of total ship count is Carnival Corporation, which currently operates 92 vessels among its eight brands after reducing its fleet size in recent years from a high of 104 ships. Carnival Corporation is the parent company of Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America, among other major lines."We are very proud to celebrate our seven newest river ships, and as we approach Viking's 30th anniversary in 2027, our best years are still ahead of us," Viking CEO and president Leah Talactac said at the event, which began with pierside festivities and ended with a gala dinner at Amsterdam's historic Koepelkerk.Viking executives and ship godparents a...