Viking Cruises: Book Luxury River & Ocean Voyages with Exclusive VIP Benefits
Viking operates the largest fleet in cruising - more than 100 ships across rivers, oceans and expedition regions - and runs them on a deliberately narrow proposition: no children under 18, no casinos, no crowds, one included shore excursion in every port, and a destination-first itinerary style with long days ashore. It is highly inclusive but not all-inclusive, and the gap between those two words is where most booking mistakes happen. Below is what the fare actually covers, what it does not, and what Stars Desk adds on top.
What Viking Cruises is - and what it is not
The word Viking carries more baggage in search than almost any brand name in travel, and the confusion runs in three directions.
- Viking - the cruise line
- Founded 1997 by Torstein Hagen. Trades publicly as Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK). Operates river, ocean and expedition ships worldwide. Since May 2026, Leah Talactac is Chief Executive Officer and Torstein Hagen is Executive Chairman.
- Not Viking heritage or Norse-themed cruising
- Searches for Viking archaeological sites, Norse history voyages or Viking-era itineraries describe a travel theme, not this company. Viking the cruise line takes its name and Scandinavian design language from that heritage, but its itineraries span the Mediterranean, Asia, the Caribbean, Egypt, the Mississippi and Antarctica - not primarily Norse historical sites.
- Not Viking Line
- Viking Line is a separate Finnish-Swedish ferry operator running Baltic routes. No connection.
- Not Royal Viking Line
- A different company entirely, defunct since 1998, whose ships passed to other operators.
- Viking river, ocean and expedition are one company, three products
- The inclusions, ship sizes and onboard facilities differ meaningfully between them. A statement true of Viking Ocean is often false of Viking River, which is the single most common source of misinformation about the brand.
The Viking fleet
In October 2025 Viking named its 100th ship, becoming the first cruise line to reach that number. The fleet is unusually easy to understand because most vessels within each category are built to the same design.
| Category | Ships | Guests | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | 12 sister ships - Star, Sea, Sky, Orion, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Vela, Vesta, Yidun | 930, or 998 on Vela and Vesta | All-veranda accommodation, eight dining venues, thermal suite, theatre, fitness centre. 47,800–54,300 gross tons. |
| Expedition | Octantis, Polaris | 378 | Purpose-built for Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland and the Great Lakes. Onboard science labs and resident scientists. |
| River | Around 90 vessels, most of them Longships | Typically 190 | Longships are 443 ft, sized for European locks; shorter 262, 361 and 410 ft variants exist, the 410 ft built to reach central Paris on the Seine. |
| Specialist river | Nile, Mekong and Mississippi vessels | Varies | Purpose-built for their rivers. First Indian river ships debut late 2027. |
Viking Yidun serves the Chinese market and is not sold to North American guests. A further 10 ocean ships are scheduled through 2031, with 24 more river ships by 2028. Viking Libra, built with Fincantieri, is planned as the world's first hydrogen-powered cruise ship.
Exclusive Viking booking benefits with Stars Desk
Welcome package and onboard credits
- Personalized welcome gift delivered to your stateroom
- $200 onboard credit on select Viking Ocean, River & Expedition voyages
- Priority embarkation assistance when available
An onboard credit is spent on board - bar tabs, the spa, optional excursions, the boutique. It is a different instrument from a Viking Explorer Society travel credit, which can only be applied against the cruise fare itself. The two do not replace each other.
Included and enhanced shore experiences
- Viking's signature included shore excursion in every port
- Honest advice on which included tours are worth taking and which are worth upgrading
- Priority access for high-demand optional tours when available
- Private touring, car and driver arrangements in select destinations
Stateroom and category support
- Guidance on cabin location and category against the actual deck plan of your ship
- Priority waitlist handling on sold-out sailings
- Assistance securing adjacent or connecting staterooms
- Monitoring for fare adjustments and promotional improvements after booking
Expert concierge travel planning
- Dedicated cruise specialist from planning through return
- Assistance with Viking Air, custom flights or independent air arrangements
- Pre- and post-cruise hotel arrangements and extensions
- Special event planning - birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals
- Dining, spa and onboard experience coordination before you sail
Viking Explorer Society, explained properly
Viking Explorer Society is Viking's own past-guest programme, and you are enrolled automatically after your first voyage. It has no tiers and no points. What it actually gives you:
- $200 per guest in travel credit when you book again within one year of your last Viking voyage; $100 per guest within two years
- A members-only cocktail party on board, with a complimentary drink
- Early notice of new itineraries and new ships, sometimes with a booking window before general release
- A referral programme paying $100 in travel credit per new guest referred, with a free cruise at 13 referrals in a calendar year
These are travel credits, redeemable only against the cruise fare. They cannot be spent on board. Explorer Society credits are also not always combinable with the line's own promotions, which is worth checking before you assume they stack.
What is included in a Viking fare - and what is not
Viking describes its approach as no nickel-and-diming, and by mainstream cruise standards that is fair. But two significant items sit outside the fare, and both surprise first-time guests.
Gratuities are not included. Viking adds a hotel and dining charge of approximately $20 per guest, per day to your shipboard account, and a further 15% gratuity to every bar, beverage and spa purchase. The daily charge is discretionary and can be adjusted at the Explorers' Desk, and it can be pre-paid through My Viking Journey. Viking raised the rate for 2026 sailings, so confirm the current figure when you book. Any source telling you gratuities are inside a Viking fare is out of date.
Included on every voyage
- One shore excursion in every port - the single biggest value in the fare
- All meals in all restaurants, with no cover charge in any venue, including Manfredi's and The Chef's Table on ocean ships
- House beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner service
- Specialty coffees, teas and bottled water around the clock
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Port taxes and charges
- Enrichment lectures, destination performances, classical music and cultural programming
- Thermal suite access on ocean and expedition ships - sauna, steam room, snow grotto, cold plunge and hydrotherapy pool, normally a paid add-on elsewhere
- Self-service launderettes with free detergent on ocean and expedition ships
Charged separately
- The daily hotel and dining charge, plus 15% on bar and spa purchases
- Spirits, cocktails and anything alcoholic outside lunch and dinner service - or the Silver Spirits package at roughly $27 per guest, per day
- Optional and premium shore excursions, typically $75–$500 per person
- Spa and salon treatments
- Laundry on European and Asian river ships, charged per item; complimentary for suite guests
- Airfare unless booked through Viking Air, plus travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise extensions
A policy almost nobody mentions: Viking lets you bring your own wine, Champagne, beer and spirits on board at embarkation with no quantity limit and no corkage fee. If the beer-and-wine-at-meals restriction is your objection to Viking, this is the answer to it - and it is often cheaper than the Silver Spirits package for moderate drinkers.
Where river differs from ocean
| Feature | Ocean and expedition ships | European river ships |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness centre | ✔ Yes | ✖ None. Viking has consistently chosen to use the space differently. |
| Self-service laundry | ✔ Included, detergent free | ✖ None except Viking Mississippi. Send-out laundry is per item. |
| Dry cleaning | ✔ Available | ✖ Not available |
| Full room service | ✔ Yes | ✖ Explorer Suites only |
| Dining venues | Up to eight | Typically two - main restaurant and Aquavit Terrace |
| Thermal suite and spa | ✔ Included | ✖ Not on most vessels |
| Tables for two at dinner | Readily available | Rare - most seating is four or more |
| Medical facility | ✔ Yes | ✖ No onboard medical centre |
Viking destinations: explore the world in comfort, culture and discovery
Mediterranean journeys
The heart of the ancient world aboard Viking's adults-only ocean ships, with more time in port and fewer sea days than most lines.
Highlights
- Greek Isles: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete
- Italy: Venice, Rome, Naples, Sicily, Florence and Pisa via Livorno
- France and Spain: Barcelona, Marseille, Nice, Palma de Mallorca
- Adriatic: Dubrovnik, Split, Kotor
- Türkiye: Istanbul, Ephesus, Troy
Typically 7–13 nights, March through November.
Caribbean and Panama Canal
Warm-water sailing on a small ocean ship, for travellers who want calm and culture rather than water parks.
Regions
- Eastern: St Thomas, St Kitts, Tortola, San Juan
- Southern: Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, Grenada
- Western: Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman
- Panama Canal: full and partial transits
November through March, 7–11 nights.
Northern Europe and Scandinavia
Viking's home waters. Fjords, Baltic capitals and long northern summer daylight.
Highlights
- Norwegian fjords: Bergen, Geiranger, Flåm, Ålesund
- Baltic capitals: Stockholm, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki
- Iceland: Reykjavík, Akureyri, Ísafjörður
- British Isles: Edinburgh, Dublin, Liverpool, Orkney
May through September, typically 8–15 nights.
Alaska and the Inside Passage
Glaciers and wilderness from a small ship, with an included excursion in every port.
Features
- Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan
- Scenic cruising: Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier
- Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia
- Frequent whale, eagle and bear sightings
May through September, 7–12 nights.
Asia and Australia
Temples, markets and coastlines across Asia and the Pacific, with Viking's characteristic overnight port stays.
Highlights
- Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagasaki, Hokkaido
- Southeast Asia: Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Bali
- Australia and New Zealand: Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland
- South Pacific: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji
10–30 nights, departures year-round.
Africa and the Indian Ocean
Coastal cities, ancient sites and island groups, frequently paired with overland programmes.
Key destinations
- South Africa: Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban
- East Africa and islands: Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles
- Red Sea and Arabia: Egypt, Jordan, Oman
Often combined with safari extensions or a Nile river segment.
Antarctica and Arctic expeditions
Aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, with science labs, resident scientists, special operations boats and submarines on selected departures.
Expedition regions
- Antarctica: ice fields, penguin colonies, remote landings
- Arctic: Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland
- North America: the Great Lakes, a destination few operators serve
Antarctica November–March; Arctic and Great Lakes in the northern summer.
River cruises: Europe and beyond
Viking's original business and still its largest, with the widest European river footprint of any operator.
River destinations
- Europe: Danube, Rhine, Main, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Elbe, Moselle, Gironde
- Egypt: the Nile - Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
- Asia: the Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia
- United States: the Mississippi, New Orleans to St Paul
Year-round depending on region. India debuts late 2027.
World cruises and Grand Journeys
Viking runs some of the longest itineraries at sea, up to 169 nights.
World Cruise
- 120–170 nights across 30+ countries
- Overnight stays in major cities worldwide
- Exclusive world cruise events and benefits
Grand Journeys
- 20–60 nights combining multiple regions
- More included touring per voyage
- Better per-night value than short sailings
What makes Viking different from other cruise lines
Adults only, by design
Guests must be 18 or older. There are no children's facilities, no youth programming and no family cabins, because there are no children. Viking is one of very few major lines with an outright age rule rather than an informal skew. Founder Torstein Hagen's framing is that Viking is "the thinking person's cruise, not the drinking person's cruise".
Small ships, no casinos
Ocean ships carry 930 or 998 guests against 5,000-plus on the largest megaships, and river ships around 190. No casino, no water slides, no photographers chasing you down corridors. Scandinavian design throughout, with a calm and uncluttered onboard feel.
A veranda with every ocean stateroom
Viking is one of the only cruise brands where every stateroom on every ocean ship has a private veranda, including the least expensive category. Even the smallest is 270 sq ft, which is large by cruise standards. River ships offer French or full balconies depending on category, though not on every cabin.
Destination first, fewer sea days
Longer days in port, frequent overnight stays in major cultural centres, and itineraries built around what is ashore rather than what is on board. One included excursion in every port means every guest gets a guided experience without paying extra.
Enrichment as the main event
Resident historians, destination experts, guest lecturers including academics, diplomats and astronauts, classical musicians in the atrium and destination-tied culinary programming. On expedition ships, working science labs with resident scientists.
Consistency across 100 ships
Because most vessels within each category share a design, the experience is unusually repeatable. If you liked one Viking ocean ship you will recognise the next one immediately - a genuine advantage for repeat guests, and a limitation if you want variety.
Who Viking is not for
We would rather you read this before booking than discover it at sea. These are the consistent themes in guest feedback, and none of them are secrets Viking hides.
- The age profile is genuinely older. Viking's core market is 55 to 75, and on many sailings the median skews well above that. If being among the youngest people on board by two decades would bother you, this is not the line.
- Included excursions are broad, not deep. They are usually coach tours pitched at a wide range of mobility levels, and in some ports amount to a panoramic drive plus one site. Guests who want depth routinely upgrade to optional tours or book independently - we will tell you honestly which ports are worth which approach.
- River ships have very little on board. No fitness centre, no spa on most vessels, no medical facility, limited public space and, in the evenings, usually a pianist. That is fine if you want to read and watch the riverbank go by, and dull if you do not.
- River dining is communal. Tables for two are rare on river ships. Ocean ships have plenty.
- Alcohol outside meals costs money. This is the most common complaint from guests coming off a fully all-inclusive line. Silver Spirits or your own bottles solve it; nothing else does.
- Entertainment is modest by design. Classy, small-scale and often destination-tied. No production spectaculars.
- Weather and water levels bite. Ocean itineraries in Northern Europe skip ports in rough seas; European rivers occasionally require a coach transfer when levels are low. Both are outside anyone's control, and both are more likely at the shoulders of the season.
If open bars and included gratuities matter more to you than included excursions, the fully all-inclusive lines are the better fit - our pages on Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Seabourn set out what each includes. If you want Viking's small-ship, destination-first style with a stronger culinary programme, compare Oceania Cruises. For European rivers specifically, AmaWaterways is the closest direct alternative, and our full luxury cruise line index covers every operator we book.
Viking stateroom and suite categories
Every Viking ocean stateroom is an outside room with a private veranda - there are no inside cabins and no obstructed views anywhere in the ocean fleet. Categories are consistent across the sister ships, so what you learn on one applies to all.
| Category | Approximate size | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Veranda Stateroom | 270 sq ft with veranda | King Viking Explorer bed, veranda, heated bathroom floor, generous storage. The entry category, and already large by cruise standards. |
| Deluxe Veranda | 270 sq ft with veranda | Same footprint plus earlier stateroom access, priority dining reservations and a mini-bar refreshed daily. |
| Penthouse Veranda | 338 sq ft with veranda | Larger bathroom, additional seating, early access and enhanced amenities. |
| Penthouse Junior Suite | 405 sq ft with veranda | Separate sitting area, double sinks, welcome Champagne, daily fruit plate, priority reservations. |
| Explorer Suite | 757–1,163 sq ft with wraparound veranda | Separate living and dining areas, bathtub and shower, premium mini-bar, complimentary laundry, floor-to-ceiling views. |
| Owner's Suite | Up to approximately 1,450 sq ft | One per ship. Private dining area, living room, wine and music library, dry sauna, priority shore excursion access. |
Sizes vary slightly by ship. On river ships the ladder runs from standard staterooms with a window through French balcony and veranda categories to Explorer Suites, which are the largest suites on Europe's rivers and carry complimentary laundry.
Dining aboard Viking
No restaurant on any Viking ship carries a cover charge. Reservations are required at the smaller venues, and each guest may book between one and three sittings per voyage depending on stateroom category - which is why booking your dining as soon as your window opens matters more on Viking than on lines that simply charge.
- The Restaurant - main dining room, rotating destination-tied menus, open seating. On ocean ships its glass walls slide open for alfresco dining.
- Manfredi's (ocean and expedition) - Italian, and widely considered the best food on the ship.
- The Chef's Table (ocean) - five-course tasting menu with paired wines, themed by cuisine and rotated every few days.
- World Café (ocean and expedition) - buffet with made-to-order stations. Consistently better than its description suggests.
- Mamsen's (ocean and expedition) - Norwegian deli counter in the Explorers' Lounge, named after the founder's mother. Heart-shaped waffles and brown goat cheese.
- Aquavit Terrace - indoor-outdoor casual dining, present on both ocean and river ships.
- Pool Grill (ocean) - made-to-order burgers and grill items.
- Afternoon tea in the Wintergarden on ocean ships, with scones and finger sandwiches.
River ships carry two venues: the main restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace. Fewer choices, same kitchen standard.
Planning your Viking voyage: when to book and what to budget
12–18 months ahead
- Best choice of category and cabin location
- Early booking savings and promotional fares
- Access to Grand Journeys and world cruise segments
- Connecting staterooms for group travel
- Peak-season and inaugural departures
6–9 months ahead
- Good availability in most categories
- Standard pricing in effect
- Most departure dates still open
- Ample time to arrange air and hotels
Under 90 days
- Limited categories, often only what is left
- Occasional promotions on remaining inventory
- Reduced choice of dates
- Best for flexible travellers
What a Viking cruise costs
| Example voyage | Nights | From (per person) | Per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Odyssey, ocean | 10 | $3,999 | ≈ $400 |
| Antarctica, expedition | 12 | $14,995 | ≈ $1,250 |
European river voyages generally open below the ocean product; suites across every category run substantially above. Because there is no inside or ocean-view-only category on the ocean ships, the entry price you see already buys a veranda.
Budget on top of the fare
- Hotel and dining charge: approximately $20 per guest, per day - around $280 for a couple on an eight-day voyage
- Silver Spirits beverage package: approximately $27 per guest, per day, if you drink outside meal service
- Optional shore excursions: $75–$500 per person
- Spa treatments, plus 15% service charge
- Air, unless booked through Viking Air, and travel insurance
Two things Viking charges for that Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Seabourn do not: bar drinks and gratuities. That is the honest reason Viking sits a step below those lines on most luxury rankings despite comparable ships. It is also why the all-in comparison, not the headline fare, is the number that matters - and we will build it for you before you commit.
Travel logistics: flights, transfers and embarkation
Air arrangements
- Arrive the day before departure wherever possible
- Viking Air handles economy, premium and business class through partner airlines
- Independent air is often better value on some routes - we will price both
- Air deviation requests allow custom dates and routings
Transfers and embarkation
- Airport-to-ship transfers can be added at booking
- Private car and driver available in most gateway cities
- Boarding usually begins in the early afternoon
- A safety muster drill takes place before departure
Documentation
- Passport valid at least six months beyond your return
- Name on the booking must match the passport exactly
- Most Viking itineraries need no visa for US passport holders; some require electronic authorisation
- Egypt, India and certain Asian itineraries have their own requirements
On board practicalities
- Onboard currency is US dollars on every ship
- Drinking age is 21
- Smoking, including e-cigarettes, only in designated outdoor areas - never in staterooms or on verandas
- North American 110V and European 220V outlets plus USB in every cabin
Dress code and packing
Viking has no formal nights. Daytime has no dress code at all. Evenings are Elegant Casual in the dining venues, performances and special events: a dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse; trousers with a collared shirt. Jacket and tie are optional. Jeans are not permitted in the evening dining venues - the most frequently asked and most frequently misanswered question about this line. The World Café buffet on ocean ships is exempt, so jeans are fine there.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes. Included excursions involve more walking on uneven ground than most guests expect.
- Layers. Northern Europe, Alaska and the shoulder seasons in the Mediterranean all swing widely in a single day.
- Swimwear and a cover-up for the pool deck and thermal suite on ocean ships.
- Expedition voyages: Viking supplies the parka and waterproof boots. Bring base layers, waterproof trousers, gloves and binoculars.
- Your own wine or spirits if you want them, since there is no limit and no corkage.
Frequently asked questions about Viking Cruises
Are gratuities included on Viking cruises?
No. Viking adds a hotel and dining charge of approximately $20 per guest, per day to your shipboard account, and a separate 15% gratuity to all bar, beverage and spa purchases. The daily charge is discretionary and can be adjusted or removed at the Explorers' Desk, and it can be pre-paid through My Viking Journey before you sail. Pre-paying in Europe locks in US dollar pricing and usually costs less than settling in euros on board. Viking increased the rate for 2026 voyages, so confirm the current figure at booking.
Can you wear jeans on a Viking cruise?
Not in the evening dining venues. Viking's evening dress code is Elegant Casual and jeans are specifically excluded from The Restaurant, Manfredi's, The Chef's Table, the theatre and special events. During the day there is no dress code and jeans are fine anywhere on the ship. On ocean ships the World Café buffet is exempt from the evening code, so jeans are acceptable there after 6pm. There are no formal nights on any Viking voyage, so a tuxedo or long gown is never required.
Are Viking cruises adults only?
Yes. Viking does not accept guests under the age of 18 on any river, ocean or expedition ship. It is one of the very few major cruise brands with an outright age rule rather than an informal skew, and there are no children's clubs, teen spaces or youth programmes on any vessel. The line's core market is travellers aged 55 to 75, and on many sailings the median is higher.
Who owns Viking Cruises?
Viking trades publicly as Viking Holdings Ltd on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VIK. It was founded in 1997 by Norwegian entrepreneur Torstein Hagen, who remains the company's largest individual shareholder. TPG and CPP Investments became minority shareholders in 2016. Since May 2026, Leah Talactac has served as Chief Executive Officer, with Torstein Hagen as Executive Chairman.
Is Viking a high-end cruise line?
Viking sits at the top of the premium segment, just below the fully all-inclusive luxury tier. It has been rated number one for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice and named a World's Best by Travel + Leisure. The markers of luxury are present: small ships, all-veranda ocean accommodation, no cover charges, included excursions and adults-only sailing. The two that are absent are open bars and included gratuities, which is why Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Seabourn are usually placed a tier above.
How much do Viking cruises cost?
Ten-night Greek Odyssey ocean voyages start around $3,999 per person, roughly $400 per person per night on double occupancy. Twelve-night Antarctica expedition voyages start around $14,995 per person, roughly $1,250 per night. European river voyages generally open below the ocean product, and suites in every category run considerably higher. Budget approximately $20 per guest per day for the hotel and dining charge on top, plus optional excursions and any beverage package.
Why is Viking so expensive, and what are the hidden costs?
The fare buys a veranda on every ocean stateroom, an included excursion in every port, all restaurants with no cover charge, Wi-Fi, thermal suite access and port taxes - items that are separately charged on most lines and add up quickly. The costs that surprise people are not hidden so much as easy to miss: the $20 per guest per day hotel and dining charge, the 15% on bar and spa purchases, spirits and cocktails outside lunch and dinner service, optional excursions at $75–$500 per person, and per-item laundry on European river ships.
Does Viking offer a senior discount?
Viking does not publish a senior or AARP rate. Its published savings routes are early booking fares, Viking Explorer Society past-guest travel credits of $200 per guest within one year of your last voyage or $100 within two years, the referral programme paying $100 per referred guest, and periodic limited-time promotions. Explorer Society credits are travel credits redeemable against the cruise fare only, and are not always combinable with the line's own promotions.
Can you smoke on Viking cruises?
Only in designated outdoor areas. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes and vaping, is prohibited in all staterooms, on stateroom verandas and in every interior space on every Viking river, ocean and expedition ship. Each vessel has a marked outdoor smoking area. Violations carry a cleaning charge.
Can I bring my own alcohol on board a Viking ship?
Yes, and this is unusually generous. Viking allows guests to bring wine, Champagne, beer and spirits on board at embarkation with no quantity limit and no corkage fee. Since the fare includes beer, wine and soft drinks only during lunch and dinner service, this is the practical alternative to the Silver Spirits package at roughly $27 per guest per day. For moderate drinkers, bringing your own is usually the cheaper route.
How do I choose between Viking river and ocean cruises?
River cruising suits travellers who want to wake up in a new town most mornings, walk off the ship directly into the centre, and treat the vessel purely as transport and a bed. Ocean cruising suits those who want the ship itself to be part of the holiday, with a spa, fitness centre, eight dining venues, a theatre and space to spread out. The practical differences matter: river ships have no fitness centre, no medical facility, two restaurants and mostly communal seating, while ocean ships have all of these and tables for two.
Where do Viking cruises go?
Viking sails all seven continents. Ocean itineraries cover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Scandinavia, the British Isles, Alaska, Canada and New England, the Caribbean and Panama Canal, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. River itineraries cover the Danube, Rhine, Main, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Elbe and Moselle in Europe, the Nile in Egypt, the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia, and the Mississippi in the United States, with India debuting in late 2027. Expedition ships sail Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland and the North American Great Lakes.
Request Viking Cruises special rates
Tell us the region and rough dates. We will come back with the sailings that fit, whether river or ocean suits how you travel, the honest all-in cost including the daily charge, and which cabin category is worth paying up for on that specific ship.
A Viking specialist will respond within 24 hours. Stars Desk is an independent affiliate of OvationNetwork, a Virtuoso® member agency since 2001. Fares, inclusions and amenities are subject to change and availability at the time of booking.