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Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, said: “For more than 20 years we have been offering guests the most culturally immersive journeys available in the industry, and we are pleased to announce the most extensive itinerary in our history.

“Our World Cruises offer guests the rare opportunity to unpack once and explore dozens of the best destinations on earth – at a value that is unprecedented in the travel industry.”

Viking’s senior vice president of marketing, Richard Marnell, said: “We received resounding feedback from guests on our first sold-out World Cruise who wanted to experience the cultures of the world in-depth, over an extended period of time, while sailing onboard a ship that was designed for discovery with all the comforts of home.”

Pricing for Viking Ultimate World Cruise starts at £68,700 ($92,990) per person.

If splitting the trip, the Viking World Treasures starts at £35,400 ($47,995) per person, and pricing for Viking World Wonders start at £34,000 ($45,995) per person.