Viking River Cruises

Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally immersive.

The company expanded into the North American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles.

Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 100 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents.

Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through musical performances, art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.

With a clear focus on creating experiences For The Thinking Person™, Viking does not try to be all things to all people. This contrarian approach resonates with guests.

With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in experiential travel including being consistently rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler in its Readers’ Choice Awards.

Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure – no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

River Ships and Itineraries

Sailing Europe’s storied rivers, the award-winning fleet of identical Viking Longships® offer a variety of stateroom categories and true two-room suites with full-size verandas.

Onboard amenities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, library and expansive sun deck. The ships feature al fresco dining on the revolutionary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, elegant Scandinavian design and environmentally considerate features, such as solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden and energy-efficient hybrid engines for a remarkably smooth ride.

Europe river voyages range from 8 to 23 days, with itineraries featuring Europe’s Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde rivers.

Viking also offers voyages on its growing fleet of vessels specifically designed to navigate Egypt’s Nile River and Southeast Asia’s Mekong River.

In 2027, Viking will also begin sailing the Brahmaputra River in India.

Mississippi River Ship and Itineraries

Viking launched destination-focused travel experiences on the Mississippi River in 2022, with sailings ranging from 8 to 22 days between New Orleans, Louisiana and St. Paul, Minnesota.

During the journey, guests experience ports of call in Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The Viking Mississippi hosts 386 guests and features some of the largest staterooms across the cruise industry, offering all guests a sweeping view of the river and landscape beyond.