Embark on a Journey of Discovery

Destination focused. Culturally enriching. Carefully curated.

As The World’s Leading River Cruise Line®, Viking® believes in offering you extraordinarily well-designed cruises that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. Its intimate vessels sail into the heart of your destination—where new discoveries are just a short walk from your ship.

With ships thoughtfully engineered to bring the outside in, Viking has fine-tuned the art of exploring the world in comfort. Graceful staterooms and suites were designed for ultimate comfort and serenity, and light-filled public spaces inspire and refresh you throughout your journey. Plus, its state-of-the-art Viking Longships®—the newest and largest river fleet in Europe—feature premium amenities, river cruising’s first-ever true (two-room) suites and the most al fresco dining on Europe’s great waterways, including the Rhine, Main, Danube and France’s storied rivers.

This small ship, destination-focused approach to river cruising has earned Viking a highly recognized place in the industry. Last year, the company was voted the #1 River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in their 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. While this year, Viking has again been named one of the Best River Cruise Lines by Travel + Leisure readers in the 2018 World’s Best Awards.

The Thinking Person’s Cruise®

Travel should be more than just a trip—it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment. That is why Viking itineraries are designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture, countryside and customs.

With more itineraries in more destinations worldwide, Viking offers behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set it apart from other travel companies. Included shore excursions and carefully curated optional tours provide the perfect overview of must-see cultural and historic highlights. But The Viking Way® of exploration goes beyond the expected and iconic, offering Local Life, Working World and optional Privileged Access® experiences opening doors to places otherwise difficult to visit.

Onboard enrichment programs bring local culture and history to life, complementing your time on shore. You can look forward to informative lectures on topics such as travelers along the Rhine or Germany’s current affairs. Indulge in a regional wine and cheese tasting or a relaxing teatime with Dutch pastries. Gain an overview of your ports of call through multimedia port talks. Learn how to make Alsatian flammkuchen or attend a glassblowing demonstration. And watch enriching Destination Performances featuring folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music.

Destination-focused dining brings authentic regional cuisine to your table, and the ships’ dining areas are the ideal setting for friendly, attentive and personalized service. From dining rooms to staterooms, highly trained staff deliver award-winning service and genuine warmth to every guest.