Cruise on Viking elegant small ships. Only 930 guests on ocean cruises and 190 guests on river cruises, Viking Cruises offer remarkable value.
"There's
a lot to love about Viking Cruise Lines' globe-spanning
itineraries and luxurious ships, which feature a
contemporary, Scandinavian style and smaller ships that can
get into ports larger ships can't reach."
Viking's river cruises and
ocean cruises are designed so you can experience the essence
of a place and its people. You can truly explore each
destination, immersing yourself in its history, music, art
and cuisine. Cruises include excursions led by knowledgeable
local guides in every port of call, and provide onboard
entertainment and enrichment lectures that bring history and
culture to life. From thoughtfully designed itineraries to
vessels that showcase state-of-the-art engineering and
streamlined Scandinavian design, Viking Rivers and Ocean
Cruises continuously seeks new ways to delight travelers.
Feel the majesty of sweeping landscapes. Embrace intriguing
cultures and traditions. Marvel at grand expressions of art,
architecture and engineering. Viking Rivers and Ocean
Cruises lets you discover the world around you. Awaken your
senses. Immerse your spirit. Indulge your dreams.
BONUS EXTRA'S There's a FREE river or
ocean cruise event just about every day!
Did you Know? Shore Excursions are FREE on a river or ocean
cruise. Yes, in every port-of-call, there is at least one
shore excursion is free, led by a knowledgeable local guide.
These FREE shore excursions provide the perfect overview of
the must-see cultural and historic highlights, with some
delightful surprises. These expertly guided tours bring you
closer to the art, architecture, history and people that
define your destination. Viking firmly believes that you
should not have to open your wallet every time you want a
cup of coffee, a glass of wine or an excursion ashore.
Instead, the goal is to provide you with great value, so
Vikings' cruises to give you more for your money with a
cruise fare that includes everything you need, from meals
and beverages to shore excursions and Wi-Fi. That is known
as Viking Inclusive Value.
IN THE NEWS
"For the
fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers have voted
Viking Cruises to the top of its categories in the 2019
World's Best Awards.
Read the Chairman's comments.Viking was named the #1 Ocean Cruise Line for
ships carrying 600-2,199 guests and one of the World's Best
River Cruise Lines. Since the launch of Viking's ocean
cruises, the company has been named a #1 Ocean Cruise Line
every single year. Viking has also been voted a World's Best
River Cruise Line every year since the award's inception in
2010. All six of Viking's ships have been
awarded a top rating of five stars by Cruise Critic - and
Viking also received five awards in the luxury ocean and
river categories of Cruise Critic's 2019 Editors' Picks
Awards. Viking was again named the #1
River Cruise Line by Conde'
Nast Traveler in the their Readers' Choice Awards - and
has also been honored as "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean
Cruises" and "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" in Luxury
Travel Advisor magazine's "Awards of Excellence" for a
second consecutive year."
Journey into the heart of Europe, Asia, Russia and beyond.
Explore the scenic banks of the romantic Danube, the
vineyards and castles along the Rhine, the rich cultures
along France's Rhone and Seine, and the splendid vistas
along Portugal's Douro and Germany's Elbe. Traveling by river, beyond the reach of roadways, you will
discover the true nature of fascinating lands and the people
who call them home. You will travel with ease, unpacking
just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the
banks as you are gently carried on board an elegant,
intimate ship to your next destination. Here is just a small
sample of where a Viking river cruise will take you:
Vienna's elegant boulevards and
Hapsburg treasures :: Budapest's historic Castle District ::
The lush vineyards of France :: Storybook villages and
hilltop castles of Germany :: The charming windmills of The
Netherlands :: Glittering palaces of St. Petersburg, Russia
:: Germany's spectacular Saxon Switzerland region ::
Portugal's rolling vineyards of the Douro Valley :: Ancient
temples along Egypt's timeless Nile River :: China's
breathtaking Three Gorges of the Yangtze :: Cambodia's
sprawling Angkor Wat complex :: Vietnam's lush and fertile
Mekong Delta.
Europe River Cruises
Immerse yourself in the Old World as you
sail Europe's most iconic rivers.
Witness Budapest, one of Eastern
Europe's most treasured cities, and
explore charming villages on a
Danube River
cruise. Explore
canal-laced Amsterdam and glide to
German castles on a
Rhine Rivercruise. Traverse the
vineyard-lined
Moselle and
MainRivers to quaint Western
European towns. In France, savor
specialty cuisine and fine wines along
Normandy's
Seineand Provence's
Rhone River. Or behold the splendor
of the
Elbe, one of Central Europe's most
unspoiled rivers. As the world's leading
river cruise line, no one shows you
Europe like Viking.
►Most
Often Asked Questions Where do Viking River Cruises go?
River Cruise Destinations. Journey into the heart of
Europe, Asia, Egypt and beyond. Explore the romantic
Danube, the vineyards and castles along the Rhine, the
rich cultures along France's Rhone and Seine, and the
splendid vistas along Portugal's Douro and Germany's
Elbe. How many passengers on a Viking longship?
Viking's European Longships carry190 passengers; its
Russian ships' just over 200 and its China ship carries
up to 256. What is the best month to take a European river
cruise?
Best time for a European river cruise: From late
June to mid-October when the climate is warm and dry.
Most affordable time for a European river cruise:
River cruises are cheaper during October, November and
December.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with select extension
packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or
cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and
enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or
disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether
with a choice of exciting cities.
►In The News : Travel That Moves You:
How Award-Winning
Viking River Cruises
Wows
Looking for a relaxing, yet horizon-stretching vacation that
gently steers you to enchanting, enriching and entertaining
destinations chock full of culture, history and nature? Add
to that wish list deluxe accommodations, gourmet cuisine and
attentive service by polished staff, plus no-fuss
river cruise planning and booking.
A best bet?
Read More...
-Forbes
Best & Most Popular River Cruises for 2019 & 2020
►Find All Viking River Cruises 2019 - 2020
Journey into the heart of Europe, Asia, Egypt and beyond. Explore the scenic banks of the romantic Danube, the vineyards and castles along the Rhine, the rich cultures along France's Rhone and Seine, and the splendid vistas along Portugal's Douro and Germany's Elbe. Discover the real Russia along the Volga, the ancient treasures of the Nile and the breathtaking panoramas of the Mekong and China's Yangtze. Your river cruise with Viking begins here.
Turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals,
historic cities, medieval towns and
spectacular scenery. Little wonder that
the Rhine is one of Europe's best-loved
rivers. Learn more
Discover cities & quaint villages,
Fascinating Budapest, Vienna's imperial
architecture and gracious culture,
Tour riverside towns in Austria's Wachau
Valley. Learn more
Make 2019 or 2020 a year to remember
with this 15-day, 4-nation Viking river
cruise through Europe. Sail the Rhine,
Main and Danube rivers on one amazing
trip. Learn more
See the swirling
onion domes and stout towers of Moscow's Red Square.
Share stories at the kitchen table of an Uglich
family. Savor Russian caviar with your blini
pancakes. Soak up the steam in a traditional banya
in riverside Mandrogy village. Envision Peter the
Great luxuriating in massive Peterhof Palace, then
see how multiple families shared living space at a
Soviet-era kommunalka.
Admire the Wachau Valley's beauty from your Viking
Longship. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school.
Witness daily life in an abbey on an exclusive visit
to Gottweig. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in
Vienna and Budapest.
Explore lesser-known Central European cities like
Bratislava. Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest
thermal bath. This 8-day itinerary reveals the
highlights of Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and
Budapest, while cruising leisurely through
spectacular scenery.
►
Select your Danube Waltz
Cruise
In 2015, Viking introduced its
first ocean ship with the christening of the 930-guest
all-veranda Viking Star. One year later, Viking launched its
second ocean ship, Viking Sea, which was joined by sister
ships Viking Sky and Viking Sun in 2017 and by Viking Orion
in 2018. The fleet welcomes Viking Jupiter in 2019. Four
more yet-to-be-named ships are scheduled to launch by 2023.
The company's award-winning ships are engineered at a size
that allows direct access into most ports, so guests have
easy and efficient embarkation and disembarkation. Each ship
boasts a private veranda in every stateroom, a choice of
restaurants offering a variety of fine dining options, the
most al fresco dining at sea, an infinity pool, a
Nordic-inspired spa, panoramic Explorers' Lounge and
thoughtfully curated book collections throughout the ship,
and more-all designed in understated elegance.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
More days means more to discover, with select extension
packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or
cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and
enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or
disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether
with a choice of exciting cities.
Did You Know?
Viking Ocean Cruises
Voted the #1 Ocean Cruise Line 3 years in a row. 2017|2018|2019
Best & Most Popular Ocean Cruises for 2019, 2020&2021
►Find All Viking Ocean Cruises 2019, 2020&2021
Ocean itineraries are designed to maximize the amount of time travelers spend in their destination. These enriching itineraries include base and combination cruises sailing to Scandinavia and Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, Alaska, North and South America, and Africa
Viking Ocean & River Combination Voyages
highlight the historic treasures, colorful cultures
and seldom-seen sights of both inland and coastal
destinations on one seamless itinerary. From river
to ocean, no matter the ship, Viking remains
committed to providing a Thinking Person's Cruise
that connects you to your destination on board ships
designed for discovery and delight. These are epic
voyages that only Viking can provide.
From
the world's great waterways to its dramatic
coastlines, Viking combines our beloved river
cruises and ocean cruises to help you broaden your
horizons even further. Best of all, no matter the
ship, you will enjoy the cultural immersion on board
and on shore that are the hallmark of any Viking
cruise. Experience richer exploration by river and
by ocean on one
seamless journey on board
award-winning ships. Viking Ocean & River
Combination Voyages
bring you the best of both worlds.►
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::
More discoveries, from riverside villages to
historic coastal ports
::
Cruise award-winning fleets of river and ocean ships
::
Cultural enrichment on board and on shore by river
and ocean
::
A greater value: Fly overseas once for two cruises
in one
::
Truly connect to your destination by river and ocean
::
Relax in streamlined Scandinavian spaces on both
ships
The World's Most Awarded River & Ocean
Cruise Line
World Cruises &
Grand Voyages
Highlights of World Cruises and Grand Voyages
A
World Cruise or
Grand Voyagewith Viking puts the entire globe within reach.
►Travel around the world on an epic cruise, achieving
countless milestones in up to 113 ports. Equally
rewarding yet shorter, Viking Grand Voyages explore
a vast variety of destinations, combining two or
more popular itineraries on one seamless journey.
Each unforgettable itinerary is infused with our
signature cultural immersion, destination insight
and great value. ►
Learn More
Viking's World Cruises and
Grand Voyages are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
to see the world through a wider lens. Viking's
world cruises circumnavigate the globe, introducing
you to one fascinating culture after another and
delivering you to the world's most breathtaking
corners of the world. Grand Voyages are also full of
limitless discoveries, and they are economical
because you pay just one airfare as you combine
multiple Viking ocean cruises. As you traverse the
world's oceans on one of our epic journeys, raise a
glass to the endless discoveries you will make along
the way. On just one journey, you can:
:: Visit all of Scandinavia's major ports
:: Embark a comprehensive itinerary that spans Asia
:: Explore Asian and American cultures on a
transpacific voyage
:: Follow ancient trade routes between Europe and
Asia
:: Immerse yourself in innumerable and diverse
countries
::Visit as many as six continents and more than 100
ports
When it comes to river & ocean cruising, Viking
Cruises is the world leader.
Book the trip of a lifetime, and save on 2019 and
2020 cruises.
Plus, get updates on Viking's Best Cruise Deals.
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Guest
Comments & Reviews
There are countless reasons
to explore the world with Viking, from exemplary
service and cultural enrichment to unmatched value.
Listen as these guests share their experiences.
"If cruising truly is like dating, it is no wonder
why so many Viking faithful are now in a committed
relationship with this rapidly expanding cruise
line. Viking claims that 80% of its guests are
repeat guests, a number that any cruise line would
be proud of. State-of-the-hardware, a happy and
enthusiastic crew, and, destination experiences that
are second-to-none combine to make this one of the
very best cruise lines operating today." -
cruisereport.com
"There's a
lot to love about Viking Cruise Lines
globe-spanning itineraries and luxurious
ships, which feature a contemporary,
Scandinavian style and smaller ships that
can get into ports larger ships can't reach.
Mainly, passengers love this cruise line for
what it isn't. There are no casinos. No kids
under 18. No umbrella drinks, photographers,
or interior staterooms - everyone gets a
room with a view. And the company offers
all-inclusive cruises. In addition to
accommodations, meals, and onboard
activities, fares include wine, beer, and
soft drinks at lunch and dinner, 24-hour
room service, one shore excursion in each
port, Wi-Fi, laundry services, and airport
transfers."
Just got on our lovely Viking ship. Everything is wonderful and the weather
is sunny and high 60's.[ October 2018 ] Couldn't have asked for more!
Thanks for helping arrange our trip!
Every time
conversations come up about cruising, we
talk about our two Viking river cruises,
Grand European Tour & Waterways of the
Tsars. Every other person we meet who has
traveled with Viking agrees with us...Viking
is the best.
We took our
second Viking cruise to celebrate our 25th
wedding anniversary...Viking knows how to
take care of you and make your trip one of
the most memorable trips you will ever take.
Looking forward to the next time!
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In The News
Cruising the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
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Upscale Living Magazine
July 2018 - While traveling north on the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland, to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I asked guests on the Viking Ingvi, "Why did you choose a Viking River cruise?" The resounding answer was, "I don't have to worry about anything, they take care of it all!"
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Viking River Cruises : Elegant. Stylish. Exceptionally comfortable. Designed to get your friends, and family group closer to your destination.. Inventive and innovative, award-winning Viking ships, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you can explore up close and in depth. Viking Longships have set the standard in river cruising: these intimate vessels have all the amenities of a fine hotel, providing the ideal opportunity for your group of family or friends to comfortably be transported each day to and from your next destination - where enriching discoveries are usually just a short walk from your ship.
Viking's intimate, inclusive cruise itineraries are designed
to help you explore and engage with your destination through
its food, culture, countryside and customs. Here is some of
what we feel defines the Viking Difference.
What's Included on every river or ocean cruise
✓One complimentary shore excursion in every port of
call
✓Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
✓Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge ( Ocean Ships )
✓24-hour room service ( Ocean Ships )
✓Beer, wine &
soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
✓24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
✓Access to
top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
(Ocean Ships )
✓Port taxes & fees
✓Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
Explore it all. Over 3000 River & Ocean Cruises. Worldwide
Highlights of a Viking River Cruise
