Viking Cruises

What is different about Viking Ocean Cruises?

Viking Ocean Cruises offer travelers the opportunity to sail to ports that larger ships can’t reach. The size of their ships, carrying just 930 guests, gives the line greater maneuverability, allowing them to dock where mega liners cannot. The line has secured prime central dock space in some of the world’s great cities; many of them seldom visited ports. Giving passengers a chance to explore and enjoy each port of call, with just a short walk from the ship.

Viking has designed their small ship fleet to bring travelers closer to the world’s cultures. You won’t find a casino, children or umbrella drinks on these ships. Viking offers a cruise fare that includes everything you need, from meals and beverages to shore excursions and Wi-Fi.

The line travels to many out of the way stops with few sea days in between. They offer trips to the Mediterranean, Norway, the Baltic Sea, Caribbean, the Americans and a once in a life time voyage a World Cruise spanning 5 continents,35 countries and 66 ports taking you from Havana to Sydney, Hong Kong to London and more (this is a bucket list trip for sure!).

Onboard enrichment, featuring destination experts on topics ranging from cuisine and culture to history and geography is offered on each cruise. All the menus on board have been created by the chefs to match each cruise's region

Each ship has 11 dining venues, a spa, two pools; one with a retractable glass roof and the other, located aft, with an infinity edge. All cabins on board are larger than the industry average and have balconies.

Is a Viking Ocean Cruise right for you?

Passengers are well-traveled cruise veterans in the 55-and-older age bracket. They're active and want an itinerary packed with ports and ample time for meaningful exploration.

Viking offers destination rich itineraries, small ship access to exotic ports, and many other features. Each cruise includes one shore excursion in every port of call, ship wide Wi-Fi, access to a top rated spa, beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch, other included beverages such as specialty coffees, teas and bottled water, alternative restaurant dining, 24 hour room service and a self service laundry.

Children are not allowed on these ships and there is no casino aboard. Tips are not included.

What is different about Viking River Cruises?

Viking River cruise longships provide all the amenities of a luxury hotel while offering a comfortable, relaxing backdrop for your cruise. Spectacular scenery beckons from every part of the ship. The intimate, inclusive itineraries are designed to help you explore your destination’s food, culture, people and customs.

Viking River Cruises offers itineraries that are destination focused and include mix of cosmopolitan and smaller ports of interest. You can travel to Europe, Russia, The Ukraine, China, South East Asia and Egypt. Each cruise is specifically designed to offer more time in port, including late evening stays and overnights so you can take advantage of night life in select ports.

Hot coffee and tea are free all day; your meals are always accompanied by hot tea, iced tea or coffee, house wines, beers and soft drinks.

Complimentary bottles of water are supplied in your stateroom each day. There is no corkage fee, so you may bring local wine aboard and enjoy it with your meals

Shore excursions and Wi-Fi is also included with every cruise.

Viking provides local guides and serves regional foods in the dining room. The Viking Culture Curriculum program brings history and culture to life through onboard enrichment lectures; language classes; hands-on cooking demonstrations and classes; and local entertainment to complement included shore excursions.

Is a Viking River Cruise right for you?

A Viking River cruise is designed for the discerning traveler, ranging in age from late 30s to retirees, perfect for travelers who enjoy experiencing a culturally enriched cruise and exploring exotic and historic destinations.

Each cruise brings local history to life with lectures on history and art; tasting of vintage wines from your destinations; restaurant menus inspired by local cuisine; informative port talks, folkloric shows and musicians playing regional and classical music.

Viking longships have 95 staterooms ranging from river view to Explorer suites with wrap around verandas.

All meals are prepared by local chefs. Meals are open seating during set meal times. Room service is not offered.

Mixed drinks must be purchased. Tips are not included in your cruise price.

Dress aboard and ashore is casual; we suggest you dress comfortably and bring sturdy walking shoes for sightseeing excursions. Dinner attire is “evening casual,” and the Captain’s Dinner is dressy, but not formal.