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Viking River Cruises controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2019

    Viking Sigyn and Hableány collision

    Viking Sigyn collided with the sightseeing boat Hableány on the Danube in Budapest. The smaller vessel sank, killing 28 of the 35 people aboard. The Viking vessel's captain was arrested and investigated in connection with the disaster.

  2. 2019

    Viking Idun tanker collision

    Viking Idun collided with Chemical Marketer near Terneuzen in the Netherlands. Several passengers suffered minor injuries, a crew member received hospital treatment, and both vessels sustained damage.

  3. 2016

    Viking Freya bridge collision

    Viking Freya collided with a bridge near Erlangen, Germany. The wheelhouse was crushed and two crew members died.