Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises launched in 2015 as an extension of the established Viking River Cruises brand, bringing the same philosophy of destination-focused, intellectually enriching travel to ocean voyaging. Founded by Torstein Hagen, Viking has distinguished itself from every other cruise line through a consistent set of deliberate choices: adults-only (no passengers under 18), no casinos, no formal dress codes, no children's programming, and ships that prioritize lecture halls, reading rooms, and culinary demonstrations over waterslides and nightclub venues. These choices attract a specific an…