Viking River Cruises: The World’s Leading River Cruise Line!

Viking recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, continuing to take you places you can only fully appreciate by river and bringing you there in comfort- wherever you choose to go.

Onboard Enrichment

We all travel to explore, to learn, to understand.

Viking River Cruises itineraries are filled with cultural enrichment to help supplement your onshore experience. Wherever you’re headed, you can be assured that something onboard will allow you to dive deeper into the culture and history than ever before. Attend guest lectures, port talks, destination performances, craft and cooking demonstrations by local artisans, classical and regional musicians, and a curated library.

Dining

The dining onboard will be as connected to your destination as your activities are! Explore new cultures through food as you enjoy regional cuisine and always-available classics enhanced with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy the upscale dining experience at the restaurant on board, or enjoy a more casual meal with the most al fresco dining on the rivers. Dining is part of the journey on Viking river cruises!

Viking River Cruises Onshore Experiences

With more time at port, Viking takes you closer to the heart of the places you want to explore.

An excursion is included at every port while sailing with Viking, just another way Viking is dedicated to the cultural experience of every destination. You can experience life as a local, take a glimpse into the working world, or take advantage of Viking guests’ privileged access. You can visit seldom-seen collections at world-class museums before and after hours, be a guest at private homes and palaces not open to the general public, or attend private tours of cultural performances.

Destinations

As the world’s small ship experts, Viking can dock its vessels at the heart of small towns that larger ships can’t reach. Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Mississippi, or beyond- you can choose where you want to explore on one of Viking’s 75 river vessels.

What’s New?

Viking has received the title of the #1 River and Ocean Line by the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards- making them the 18th year recognized since 2004!

Viking added new destination-focused travel experiences on the Mississippi in the Spring of 2022, with sailings ranging from 8 to 15 days between New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Paul, Minnesota.

The New State of the art Viking Mississippi is under construction in Louisiana and is inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships, featuring elegant Scandinavian design!