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Viking River Cruises Continues Its Success With Build of New Ship:
Viking Sun

New Build Increases Fleet To 24 Ships, Reinforcing Company As World
Leader In River Cruising

LOS ANGELES, April 19
To meet the growing demand for European river cruises, Viking River
Cruises, the world leader in river cruising, announced today that it
is adding another ship to its European-deployed fleet: Viking Sun.
Currently under construction at Netherlands' Merwede Shipyard, Viking
Sun will deliver in early spring 2005, and is scheduled to sail an
11-night itinerary along the Rhine River between Antwerp, Belgium and
Basel, Switzerland starting April 2005. Ports of call include:
Antwerp, Brugge, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, Amsterdam, Arnhem, Cologne,
Koblenz, Rudeshiem, Heidelberg and Strasbourg, before ending in Basel,
Switzerland.

Viking Sun is a state-of-the-art river cruise vessel designed by
world-famous architects Yran & Storbraaten, who have designed cruise
ships for Seabourn, NCL and Disney. Viking Sun provides all 198 of its
passengers with the level of comfort, elegance and service one would
experience in a fine hotel. All-outside cabins guarantee passengers
picturesque river views and the ship's 50-person crew ensures
intimate, personalized service for all guests. The three-deck ship
also features a restaurant with panoramic windows, lounge with dance
floor, bar, library/game room, plus sun deck.

The ship offers 99 total all-outside cabins, 37 with floor-to-ceiling
opening windows; 30 with opening large picture windows; 22 with fixed
picture windows; and 10 standard cabins. All cabins are equipped with
a private bathroom and shower, telephone, television, safe, hair dryer
and air conditioning.

"Viking River Cruises strives to provide the best experience possible
for the seasoned traveler, offering exciting insights into beautiful
countries and cities around the world," says Viking River Cruises
chairman Torstein Hagen. "With Viking Sun, we are able to provide our
passengers with the unique and intimate travel experiences they
desire, while transporting them in the style and comfort they expect."

About Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises, the world leader in river cruising, offers
quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along
Europe, Russia and China's most majestic rivers. In 2004, the company
was named as one of only two river cruise companies to be promoted on
the exclusive Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List." The "Gold List" is one
of only two major "best of" lists based entirely upon consumer
recommendations. Ranked in 2003 and 2004 by Conde Nast Traveler
readers as one of the "Top-Ten Small Ship Cruise Lines" in the world,
Viking Europe was also named the top river cruise ship in Europe.
Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown its fleet to 24
vessels. It provides a unique and affordable vacation to experienced
travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For
additional information, contact your travel professional.