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The Tech Innovations Onboard Viking's New River Cruise Ships

Samantha Shankman

Photo Credit: The television as information portal on Viking Cruises' new ships.  Skift / Samantha Shankman

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Viking River Cruise is reinventing river cruising, not just from a marketing perspective, but from a up-to-date customer experience that the brand's older and better-traveled customer base appreciates -- voyages are full for months.

Viking Cruises set a new world record this week with the christening of 16 new ships in 24 hours. The Viking Longships, which debuted in 2012, accommodate 195 passengers in 95 staterooms. In addition to unique architecture that allows space for 8 more cabins than a traditional river cruise vessel, the ships are outfitted with technology that improves passengers' experience and the staff's efficiency. One of the most talked about tech features today is Wi-Fi. All of Viking's new Longships are outfitted with free connectivity, but the service is not as fast or seamless as passengers experience at home.

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