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Viking River Cruises offers a unique and immersive travel experience that is perfect for curious travelers who want to explore the world in comfort and style. With its immersive shore excursions, comfortable accommodations, high-quality cuisine, and world-class service, Viking River Cruises is an excellent choice for those seeking a truly unforgettable travel experience.

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    Review: Christmas on the Seine Aboard Viking Radgrid

    By: Jerry Steves, Travel Consultant Overview  We came ready to embrace the holiday season with a taste of Joyeux Noel. We explored Paris, France’s twinkling “City of Light” and sailed through the landscapes of Normandy’s countryside and to admire the scenes of fairy-tale villages along the way. Along the way we enjoyed the scented aroma…

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    Review: Rhine Getaway With Viking

    Medieval castle, grand cathedrals, historic cities, quiant towns and spectacular scenery are all included on this Rhine Getaway With Viking.

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    Review: Rhine Getaway With Viking River Cruise

    The Rhine Getaway with Viking experience was amazing. We’ve never been on a river cruise before this, and we can’t imagine taking any other type of cruise!


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Viking Ships

  • Viking MS Antares Ship

    MS Antares

    The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination offering the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

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  • Viking Viking Aegir Ship

    Viking Aegir

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran and Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, this new vessel offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Aegir - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Alruna Ship

    Viking Alruna

    Explore the Viking Longship Alruna deck plans each with award-winning, state-of-the-art. Offering a wide variety of comfortable staterooms and hotel-style amenities, and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Alsvin Ship

    Viking Alsvin

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patented design and luxury. The Viking Longships -Viking Alsvin- provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Amun Ship

    Viking Amun

    Viking Amun is specially designed to navigate the Nile River, showcasing a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that embody understated elegance. Built to reflect Viking’s signature Scandinavian design principles, Viking Amun offers a luxurious and authentic cruising experience along Egypt’s historic waters, combining modern comfort with timeless style.

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  • Viking Viking Annar Ship

    Viking Annar

    Viking Annar offers a wide array of comfortable staterooms and luxurious amenities reminiscent of a hotel, as well as spacious outdoor dining areas, inviting cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Anubis Ship

    Viking Anubis

    The Viking Anubis Fleet features elegant, Scandinavian-inspired ships that navigate the Nile, blending ancient Egyptian mythology with modern minimalism for a sophisticated voyage experience.

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  • Viking Viking Astrild Ship

    Viking Astrild

    Viking Astrild was built specifically to navigate the Elbe River. Boasting many of the same popular design elements of the Viking Longships, these vessels feature state-of-the-art engineering, a patented corridor design and deluxe accommodations with streamlined Scandinavian interiors. In addition, the ships feature customized hulls and engines specially designed to navigate this historic river.

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  • Viking Viking Atla Ship

    Viking Atla

    This new vessel offers state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Longships provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Aton Ship

    Viking Aton

    Viking Aton is a brand new sister ship to Viking Osiris, the most upscale ship in Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known.

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  • Viking Viking Baldur Ship

    Viking Baldur

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Baldur - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Bestla Ship

    Viking Bestla

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patented design* and luxury. The Viking Longships -Viking Bestla- provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Beyla Ship

    Viking Beyla

    Viking Beyla feature state-of-the-art engineering, a patented corridor design and deluxe accommodations with streamlined Scandinavian interiors. In addition, the ships feature customized hulls and engines specially designed to navigate this historic river.

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  • Viking Viking Bragi Ship

    Viking Bragi

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. Provides guests with more ways to personalize their trip from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Brahmaputra Ship

    Viking Brahmaputra

    This vessel combines Scandinavian minimalism with Viking's signature style, providing guests with a comfortable and elegant way to experience the region's stunning natural landscapes. Features such as outdoor verandas, hotel-style beds, and bright public areas with panoramic views ensure a scenic and relaxing journey through this beautiful part of India.

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  • Viking Viking Buri Ship

    Viking Buri

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Buri - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Dagur Ship

    Viking Dagur

    Dagur, a Viking Longship, embodies innovative engineering, sleek design, and subtle sophistication to provide the ultimate in comfortable river cruising. This newest and most luxurious river cruise fleet offers exceptional accommodations, featuring a range of stateroom options, all exuding understated elegance and expansive river views.

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  • Viking Viking Delling Ship

    Viking Delling

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Longships -Viking Delling- provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Egdir Ship

    Viking Egdir

    Viking Egdir showcases innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable European river cruise experience.

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  • Viking Viking Egil Ship

    Viking Egil

    Viking Longships Egil showcases innovating engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience. Offering Exceptional accommodations aboard the newest, most deluxe river cruise fleet with a choice of stateroom, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views.

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  • Viking Viking Einar Ship

    Viking Einar

    Viking Einar offer you a choice of stateroom category. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views.

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  • Viking Viking Eir Ship

    Viking Eir

    Viking Longship Eir offers an airy ambiance with plenty of big-ship amenities. Verandas are full-sized. Suites, mirroring hotel accommodations, each offer two rooms. The Aquavit Terrace, an indoor-outdoor casual eatery, is a dedicated alternative restaurant. State-of-the-art engineering, with hybrid engines, solar panels and even an organic herb garden.

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  • Viking Viking Eistla Ship

    Viking Eistla

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patented design and luxury. The Viking Longships -Viking Eistla- provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Eldir Ship

    Viking Eldir

    Experience Viking Eldir, a vessel that perfectly combines modern Scandinavian design, refined elegance, and innovative engineering. It provides a luxurious and immersive journey through Europe’s most stunning destinations, ensuring comfort and style every step of the way.

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  • Viking Viking Embla Ship

    Viking Embla

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran and Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, this new vessel offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Embla - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Fjolvar Ship

    Viking Fjolvar

    Viking Fjolvar is purpose-built to navigate the Seine River, offering a luxurious cruising experience along France’s iconic waterway. Docking at an exclusive location in the heart of Paris, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, this vessel provides guests with easy access to some of the city’s most famous landmarks, blending elegant design with unparalleled convenience.

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  • Viking Viking Fjorgyn Ship

    Viking Fjorgyn

    Viking Fjorgyn sailing the most popular itineraries, award-winning Viking Longship showcasing innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Forseti Ship

    Viking Forseti

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longship - Viking Skadi provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes thanks to their patent pending design*, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Freya Ship

    Viking Freya

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran and Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longships-Viking Freya provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Fulla Ship

    Viking Fulla

    Viking Fulla exemplifies innovative engineering, streamlined design, and understated elegance, delivering the most comfortable European river cruise experience available. Its sleek craftsmanship and intelligent features ensure passengers enjoy seamless navigation, luxurious comfort, and a refined aesthetic throughout their journey.

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  • Viking Viking Geb Ship

    Viking Geb

    Viking Geb, designed to navigate the Nile River with grace and efficiency. Boasting understated elegance, each vessel reflects the clean, minimalist principles of Scandinavian design that Viking is renowned for. Crafted for comfort and style, offering a sophisticated and seamless journey through one of the world's most historic waterways.

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  • Viking Viking Gefjon Ship

    Viking Gefjon

    Award-winning state-of-the-art Viking Longships Gefjon, offers a wide variety of comfortable staterooms and hotel-style amenities, and boasts innovative and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Gersemi Ship

    Viking Gersemi

    Viking Gersemi sailing the most popular itineraries, award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Gullveig Ship

    Viking Gullveig

    Viking Gullveig, designed by the experts behind The Yachts of Seabourn, features advanced engineering, innovative design, and luxury. It offers personalized experiences with various staterooms, entertainment options, and scenic routes across Europe, combining elegance and customization for a memorable journey.

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  • Viking Viking Gyda Ship

    Viking Gyda

    Experience a panoramic view aboard the intimate, custom-built Viking Gyda vessel, specifically designed to navigate Portugal’s Douro River. Docking in the heart of Porto, this elegant ship takes you through one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned wine regions, offering a luxurious and immersive journey through stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

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  • Viking Viking Gymir Ship

    Viking Gymir

    Unpack just once on our small, state-of-the-art ships, enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination. See why Viking is the world’s leader in river cruising.

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  • Viking Viking Haki Ship

    Viking Haki

    Discover Viking Haki, a vessel that combines streamlined Scandinavian design, understated elegance, and innovative engineering, bringing you closer to Europe’s most captivating destinations with comfort and style.

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  • Viking Viking Halogi Ship

    Viking Halogi

    Experience Viking Halogi, a ship that embodies modern Scandinavian design, subtle elegance, and innovative engineering. It allows you to explore Europe’s most stunning destinations with unmatched comfort and style.

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  • Viking Viking Hathor Ship

    Viking Hathor

    Viking Hathor, specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known.

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  • Viking Viking Heimdal Ship

    Viking Heimdal

    Viking Heimdal, designed by Yran & Storbraaten, offers luxurious, customizable European river cruising with advanced engineering, diverse staterooms, and scenic routes to exceptional destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Helgrim Ship

    Viking Helgrim

    Viking Helgrim built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views. Our exquisite Veranda Suites boast private verandas and separate living rooms.

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  • Viking Viking Hemming Ship

    Viking Hemming

    The Viking Hemming vessel is based on the award-winning Viking Longships, offering state-of-the-art engineering, an innovative corridor configuration, deluxe accommodations and Viking's signature Scandinavian decor. With more ways to personalize your trip, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations where you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Portugal and Spain's most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Herja Ship

    Viking Herja

    Viking Herja, award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Hermod Ship

    Viking Hermod

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Hermod - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Hervor Ship

    Viking Hervor

    Viking Hervor, step inside the award-winning, state-of-the-art sister ships. Unpack just once and enjoy spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.

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  • Viking Viking Hild Ship

    Viking Hild

    Viking Hild, award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Hlin Ship

    Viking Hlin

    Luxury Viking Longships, designed by renowned naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, offer personalized European cruises with advanced engineering, elegant accommodations, diverse onboard options, and scenic destinations, blending comfort, adventure, and cultural enrichment.

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  • Viking Viking Hnoss Ship

    Viking Hnoss

    Viking Hnoss blends sleek Scandinavian design with understated elegance and innovative engineering, offering an intimate way to explore destinations across Europe.

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  • Viking Viking Honir Ship

    Viking Honir

    Discover Viking Honir, a vessel that combines streamlined Scandinavian design, understated elegance, and innovative engineering, bringing you closer to Europe’s most captivating destinations with comfort and style.

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  • Viking Viking Idi Ship

    Viking Idi

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design* and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Idi - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Idun Ship

    Viking Idun

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran and Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longships-Viking Idun-provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Ingvi Ship

    Viking Ingvi

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patented design* and luxury. The Viking Longships -Viking Ingvi- provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Jarl Ship

    Viking Jarl

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, this new vessel offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design and luxury. The Viking Jarl provides guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Kadlin Ship

    Viking Kadlin

    State-of-the-art Viking Longships Kadlin offers a wide variety of comfortable staterooms and hotel-style amenities, and boasts innovative and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Kara Ship

    Viking Kara

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, this new vessel offers state-of-the-art engineering, patented design and luxury. The Viking Longship - Viking Kara - provides guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

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  • Viking Viking Kari Ship

    Viking Kari

    Viking Kari, thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, providing unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, and the largest river-view suites sailing the Seine River.  

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  • Viking Viking Kvasir Ship

    Viking Kvasir

    Designed by renowned naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, these innovative Viking Longships—including Viking Kvasir—combine state-of-the-art engineering, patent-pending design*, and refined luxury. With a range of stateroom options and scenic viewing areas, guests enjoy a personalized journey through Europe’s most captivating destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Laga Ship

    Viking Laga

    Viking Laga highlights innovative engineering, sleek design, and subtle elegance to provide the most comfortable European travel experience.

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  • Viking Viking Lif Ship

    Viking Lif

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten—the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn—these Viking Longships, including Viking Líf, feature state-of-the-art engineering, a patent-pending design*, and refined luxury. Guests can personalize their journey with a choice of staterooms and scenic viewing locations while sailing through some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Lofn Ship

    Viking Lofn

    Viking Longship Lofn combines patented corridor design and advanced technology with thoughtful amenities inspired by guest preferences and modern travel trends. Highlights include the innovative all-weather Aquavit Terrace—an indoor/outdoor lounge with retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors that bring sweeping river views inside, creating a seamless space for relaxing and dining al fresco.

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  • Viking Viking Magni Ship

    Viking Magni

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design* and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Magni - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Mani Ship

    Viking Mani

    Viking Longship Mani has a cutting-edge technology with comfortable amenities that reflect guest preferences and current travel trends. Viking Mani has a patented layout that allows for two Explorer Suites - the largest river cruise suites in Europe. Additionally, Viking Mani has sustainability upgrades, such as onboard solar panels and organic herb gardens, and energy-efficient hybrid engines that also reduce vibrations for a remarkably smooth ride.

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  • Viking Viking Mimir Ship

    Viking Mimir

    Viking Longship Mimir offers a choice of stateroom categories with hotel-style amenities. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views. Viking Mimir boasts innovative and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Mississippi Ship

    Viking Mississippi

    Hosting 386 guests in 193 all-outside staterooms, the state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by Viking’s award-winning Longships® and ocean fleet. Purpose-built for the Mississippi River, it features clean Scandinavian design, reimagined public spaces, expansive windows, and modern comforts—making it the region’s first truly modern river cruise ship.

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  • Viking Viking Modi Ship

    Viking Modi

    While you are aboard Viking Modi, you will enjoy myriad services, from ship-wide Wi-Fi and laundry services. Viking Modi has sustainability upgrades, such as onboard solar panels and organic herb gardens, and energy-efficient hybrid engines that also reduce vibrations for a remarkably smooth ride.

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  • Viking Viking Nerthus Ship

    Viking Nerthus

    Viking Nerthus was built specifically to navigate the Seine River, these vessels dock at an exclusive location in the center of Paris, just a short walking distance from the Eiffel Tower.

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  • Viking Viking Odin Ship

    Viking Odin

    Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten—the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn—these vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, refined design, and luxury. Viking Odin provides more ways to personalize your journey, with a choice of stateroom categories, onboard entertainment, and scenic viewing locations as you sail through some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Osfrid Ship

    Viking Osfrid

    Viking Osfrid was custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.

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  • Viking Viking Osiris Ship

    Viking Osiris

    Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Osiris is a brand new vessel, the most upscale ship in Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known.

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  • Viking Viking Ptah Ship

    Viking Ptah

    Viking Ptah, purpose-built for the Nile River, is part of our state-of-the-art fleet of identical sister ships. With understated elegance and clean Scandinavian design, these vessels embody the signature style and craftsmanship Viking is known for.

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  • Viking Viking Ra Ship

    Viking Ra

    Float along the life-giving Nile on Viking Ra, enjoying the comfort and style of your elegant, intimate ship, and witness the monuments of ancient civilizations that once flourished on its banks.

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  • Viking Viking Radgrid Ship

    Viking Radgrid

    Viking Radgrid, state-of-the-art ship, enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.

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  • Viking Viking Ran Ship

    Viking Ran

    Discover Viking Ran—an award-winning sister ship featuring streamlined Scandinavian design, refined elegance, and innovative engineering for an immersive journey through Europe.

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  • Viking Viking Rinda Ship

    Viking Rinda

    Viking Rinda, designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten—the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn—offers state-of-the-art engineering, refined design, and luxury. Guests can personalize their journey with a choice of stateroom categories, onboard entertainment, and scenic viewing locations while sailing through some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Rolf Ship

    Viking Rolf

    Viking Longship Rolf showcases innovating state-of-the-art engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Rota Ship

    Viking Rota

    Discover Viking Rota, a vessel that combines streamlined Scandinavian design, understated elegance, and innovative engineering, bringing you closer to Europe’s most captivating destinations with comfort and style.

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  • Viking Viking Saigon Ship

    Viking Saigon

    Viking Saigon, purpose-built to navigate the Mekong River, combines understated elegance with thoughtful, guest-focused design. This vessel features spacious staterooms, expansive public areas, and carefully crafted details that enhance comfort and relaxation. With modern amenities, seamless technology, and attentive service, Viking Saigon offers a sophisticated and personalized journey along one of the world’s most iconic waterways.

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  • Viking Viking Sekhmet Ship

    Viking Sekhmet

    Viking Sekhmet, purpose-built to navigate the Nile River, is part of a state-of-the-art fleet of identical sister ships. With understated elegance and clean Scandinavian design, these vessels embody the signature style, craftsmanship, and comfort that Viking is known for.

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  • Viking Viking Sigrun Ship

    Viking Sigrun

    Viking Sigrun, a state-of-the-art ship, showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Sigyn Ship

    Viking Sigyn

    Viking Sigyn sailing the most popular itineraries, award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

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  • Viking Viking Sjofn Ship

    Viking Sjofn

    Viking Sjofn combines streamlined Scandinavian design, understated elegance, and innovative engineering, bringing you closer to Europe’s most captivating destinations with comfort and style.

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  • Viking Viking Skadi Ship

    Viking Skadi

    Viking Skadi, designed by renowned naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, offers luxurious, customizable cruises with innovative stateroom options and a range of onboard entertainment. Sailing through Europe's scenic destinations, it provides guests with a personalized, enriching experience combining sophisticated design and breathtaking views.

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  • Viking Viking Skaga Ship

    Viking Skaga

    Viking Skaga, sailing the Seine River on a state-of-the-art ship, enjoying your spacious stateroom, and spending more time immersed in your destination.

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  • Viking Viking Skirnir Ship

    Viking Skirnir

    Viking Skirnir expertly carved from steel, wood and stone, and your first - and lasting - impression is of being in a beautiful hotel. Panoramic windows, elegant lighting, original artworks - this beautiful ship reflect Viking's Scandinavian heritage in a style that is contemporary, yet warm and welcoming.

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  • Viking Viking Sobek Ship

    Viking Sobek

    Viking Sobek is one of the most upscale ships in Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known.

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  • Viking Viking Sol Ship

    Viking Sol

    Get a panoramic look at the intimate, custom-built vessel Viking Sol, designed to navigate Portugal’s Douro River, dock in the heart of Porto, and take you through one of Europe’s oldest wine regions.

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  • Viking Viking Thoth Ship

    Viking Thoth

    Viking Thoth is specially designed to navigate the Nile River, offering a seamless and authentic cruising experience along Egypt's historic waters. Viking Thoth combines modern comfort with timeless style, providing guests with a sophisticated and immersive journey through some of the world's most iconic destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Tialfi Ship

    Viking Tialfi

    Viking Longship Tialfi offers a wide variety of comfortable staterooms and hotel-style amenities, and boasts innovative and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, cocktail lounges, and scenic observation decks. Take advantage of wide array of amenities.

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  • Viking Viking Tir Ship

    Viking Tir

    Viking Tir sailing the most popular itineraries, award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available. Unpack just once on this state-of-the-art ship. Enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.

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  • Viking Viking Tonle Ship

    Viking Tonle

    The Viking Tonle is a elegantly designed ship built for the Mekong River, offering a luxurious and comfortable way to explore the region's scenic landscapes and rich culture with features like verandas and panoramic public spaces.

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  • Viking Viking Tor Ship

    Viking Tor

    Viking Tor, designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten—the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn—offers state-of-the-art engineering, refined design, and luxury. Part of the Viking Longships fleet, it provides guests with more ways to personalize their journey, from a variety of stateroom classes and onboard entertainment options to scenic viewing locations, all while exploring some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Torgil Ship

    Viking Torgil

    This new vessel offers state-of-the-art engineering, an innovative corridor configuration, deluxe accommodations and Viking's signature Scandinavian decor. You can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations where you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Portugal and Spain's most remarkable destinations.

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  • Viking Viking Ullur Ship

    Viking Ullur

    Viking Longship Ullur offer you a choice of stateroom category. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views.

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  • Viking Viking Vali Ship

    Viking Vali

    Viking Vali sailing the Rhine offer you a choice of stateroom category. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views.

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  • Viking Viking Var Ship

    Viking Var

    Viking Var showcases innovative engineering, elegant design, and luxury, while Viking Skadi offers personalized experiences with diverse staterooms, onboard entertainment, and scenic European routes for an enriching voyage.

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  • Viking Viking Ve Ship

    Viking Ve

    Viking Longship Ve, innovative standards in style, space and comfort with it's name inspired by Norse mythology, the Viking Longship represent a quantum leap in design, elegance and state-of-the-art engineering. Large suites and French balcony in the bedroom featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, deluxe amenities and high-definition in-room entertainment.

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  • Viking Viking Vidar Ship

    Viking Vidar

    Viking Vidar with patented designs for both stateroom configuration and the ship's bow, this vessel has received acclaim for it's cutting edge design, outstanding quality, and state-of-the-art engineering. You can look forward to the most spacious staterooms, with French balconies and full verandas and hotel-style beds throughout.

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  • Viking Viking Vilhjalm Ship

    Viking Vilhjalm

    Viking Vilhjalm offers guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe. Experience personalized service, fine wines and delicious, regional cuisine. Hotel-style amenities, and spacious features such as al-fresco dining areas, lounges and scenic observation decks.

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  • Viking Viking Vili Ship

    Viking Vili

    Viking Longship Vili integrate a patented corridor design and cutting-edge technology with comfortable amenities that reflect guest preferences and current travel trends. With a revolutionary all-weather indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace that reinvents the onboard lounge experience by bringing the panoramic outdoor river scenery indoors with retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors, allowing guests to enjoy the views and dine al fresco. 

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Learn More About Viking River Cruises

Viking is a leading small-ship cruise line founded in 1997 with a vision of destination-focused and culturally immersive travel, Viking has since grown into a renowned travel company with over 250 awards to its name. The company's operational office is based in Basel, Switzerland, and it provides curious travelers with destination-focused itineraries that include different shore excursions at every stop and an onboard and onshore enrichment program.

In the year 2000, Viking purchased Europe's KD River Cruises, which allowed the company to grow its fleet and acquire rights to prime docking locations in key European cities. In the same year, Viking established a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California, marking its entry into the American market. Today, Viking operates a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous accolades from industry experts and travelers alike.

Viking's Europe river ships, the award-winning fleet of identical Viking Longships, offer a variety of stateroom categories and true two-room suites with full-size verandas. Onboard amenities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, library, and expansive sun deck. The ships feature al fresco dining on the revolutionary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, elegant Scandinavian design, and environmentally considerate features, such as solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden, and energy-efficient hybrid engines for a remarkably smooth ride. Europe river voyages range from 8 to 23 days, with itineraries featuring Europe's Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne, and Gironde Rivers.

In addition to its Europe river voyages, Viking also offers voyages on Egypt's Nile River and Southeast Asia's Mekong River. The company recently launched new destination-focused travel experiences on the Mississippi River in 2022, with sailings ranging from 8 to 15 days between New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Paul, Minnesota. Viking's introduction to the Mississippi River is a significant investment in tourism and economic growth for communities along the river. Viking's new Mississippi River itineraries will feature scheduled ports of call in seven US states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

Viking's commitment to cultural immersion and enrichment is evident in its onboard and onshore programs. Each journey includes a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks, and carefully selected guest lecturers. Viking's state-of-the-art ships feature elegant Scandinavian design, expansive windows, and comfortable amenities, making them the perfect vessels for destination-focused and culturally enriching travel experiences.

Viking's commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in its high customer satisfaction ratio and the numerous awards it has won based on user reviews. These awards include Travel + Leisure's World's Best award and Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice award for the #1 River Line and #1 Ocean Line. Viking also offers air services for its customers' convenience and provides opportunities for customization to ensure that each traveler's expectations and desires are met.

  • Viking was founded in 1997 and had the hope of offering destination-focused and culturally immersive travel experiences.
  • The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and has a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California.
  • In 2000, Viking purchased Europe's KD River Cruises, which helped grow its fleet and provided access to prime docking locations in key European cities.
  • Each journey with Viking includes a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program for deep immersion in the destination.
  • Viking offers voyages on Europe's Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne, and Gironde Rivers.
  • The company also offers voyages on Egypt's Nile River and Southeast Asia's Mekong River.
  • Viking possesses a modern and sophisticated fleet of ships, which features the groundbreaking Viking Longships. These ships offer an array of stateroom categories and genuine two-room suites that include full-size verandas.
  • The Viking Longships feature al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace, elegant Scandinavian design, and environmentally considerate features.
  • For the year 2022, Viking introduced fresh destination-oriented travel experiences on the Mississippi River. These new voyages offer a range of 8 to 15 days of sailing between St. Paul, Minnesota, and New Orleans, Louisiana, and prioritize providing a unique and immersive travel experience for its passengers.
  • Viking is committed to sustainable travel and has implemented environmentally considerate features on its ships, such as solar panels and energy-efficient hybrid engines.
  • Viking sponsors TV programs like Masterpiece Theater, Sherlock, Downtown Abbey, and the National Geographic Channel's scripted series on the life of Albert Einstein called Genius.
  • Viking has received over 250 awards from industry experts and travelers alike, including being named the top River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in 2022.

Top Reasons To Choose Viking River Cruises

  • Destination-Focused Itineraries:  One of the top reasons to use this company is its destination-focused itineraries. With each journey, travelers get to immerse themselves in the local culture and history of each destination they visit.
  • State-of-the-Art Ships:  This company operates a fleet of state-of-the-art ships that have received numerous awards since their launch. These ships are designed with comfort and luxury in mind, offering travelers a top-notch travel experience.
  • Scandinavian Design:  The ships feature elegant Scandinavian designs, offering travelers a stylish and comfortable environment to relax and unwind.
  • Al Fresco Dining:  The revolutionary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace on the ships offers al fresco dining with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, providing a unique and memorable dining experience.
  • Two-Room Suites:  The company's fleet of identical Viking Longships offers a variety of stateroom categories and true two-room suites with full-size verandas, providing travelers with ample space and comfort.
  • Inclusive Shore Excursions:  Another great reason to use this company is its inclusive shore excursions. With every port visit, travelers get to experience guided tours and activities that are included in their trip, providing them with a hassle-free travel experience.
  • Prime Docking Locations:  The company has acquired rights to prime docking locations in key European cities, which means that travelers can easily access the city center and all its attractions
  • Mississippi River Voyages:  With the launch of new destination-focused travel experiences on the Mississippi River, this company provides modern river voyages on the largest and most modern ship in the region.
  • Sustainable Travel:  This company is committed to sustainable travel practices, such as using energy-efficient hybrid engines, having an onboard organic herb garden, and incorporating solar panels on their ships.
  • Enrichment Programs:  Viking provides both onboard and onshore enrichment programs that aim to immerse travelers in the destination's culture and history. These programs include a range of activities such as musical and artistic performances, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks, and lectures from guest speakers who are carefully selected for their expertise.
  • Commitment to Economic Development:  By bringing modern river voyages to the Mississippi River, this company has made a major commitment to tourism and economic development in many communities along the river, making it a great choice for travelers who want to support sustainable tourism.
  • Award-Winning:  With 250 awards to its name, this company is consistently recognized for its outstanding service and exceptional travel experiences. It has been voted the #1 River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler and named #1 for both Rivers and Oceans by Travel + Leisure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Viking River Cruises

  • What types of cruises does Viking offer?

    Viking offers a variety of cruise options, including river, ocean, and expedition voyages across the globe. Their river cruises in Europe, Egypt, and Southeast Asia are particularly popular, as are their newly launched Mississippi River cruises in the United States.

  • What is included in the price of a Viking cruise?

    Viking's cruise prices are all-inclusive, meaning they include accommodations, meals, shore excursions, onboard entertainment, enrichment programs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Alcoholic beverages and some optional excursions may incur additional charges.

  • What is the typical age range of passengers on a Viking cruise?

    Viking attracts a wide range of travelers, but their river and ocean cruises tend to appeal most to adults 50 years and older. However, their expedition voyages and Mississippi River cruises may attract a slightly younger demographic.

  • What kind of activities are available on board a Viking ship?

    Viking offers a variety of onboard activities and entertainment, including cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, art exhibits, and lectures by guest speakers. There are also fitness centers, swimming pools, and outdoor walking tracks available on select ships.

Viking River Cruises Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 2,556 reviews about Viking River Cruises - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
SS
Steven

Wonderful experience on Viking. Great people with excellent knowledge of everything Egypt.

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Mary

Viking does an outstanding job with their trips.

RW
Robert
New Orleans Southern Charms New Orleans Louisiana to New Orleans Louisiana
5/5 - Excellent
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Cruise Line
5
Value for Money
5
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Wonderful cruise that exceeded our expectations. Ship was like new, rooms immaculate, and food was 4 star quality.

PB
Penny

Vking took care of us every step of the way.

IS
Isabel

Everything went very well and professional as always


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