Viking to Launch Second Mekong River Ship, Viking Tonle

(12:30am EDT) – Viking is set to double its presence in the Mekong River with the launch of a new vessel purposely built to sail the Southeast Asian waterway.

Currently under construction, Viking Tonle will debut in October 2025. The three-deck, 80-passenger ship will be identical to its sister ship Viking Saigon, which was launched in 2022.

The ship is named after the Khmer word for ‘fresh water.’ The name is also reminiscent of Tonlé Sap, a lake in northwest Cambodia that belongs to the Mekong River system and is Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake.

“The rich history and culture of Vietnam and Cambodia have always made the Mekong River a fascinating destination for our guests,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “With the addition of an identical sister ship in 2025, we look forward to introducing even more curious travelers to the treasures of this fantastic region in the years to come.”

Viking Tonle to Embark on 15-Day Magnificent Mekong Itineraries

Viking Tonle will feature a pool and sky bar on the top deck (Photo: Viking)

The new river vessel will sail between Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking’s 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. The journey includes hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) as well as an eight-day sailing on the Mekong River.

Viking has added sailing dates in 2025 for Viking Tonle and opened the entire 2026 season for booking.

Viking Tonle will sport the cruise line’s signature Scandinavian design. The ship’s 40 staterooms will feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda or French balcony. Public areas onboard include a spa and fitness center, a pool and an open-air sky bar on the top deck.