The Washington Post: Want To Take A River Cruise? Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
February 12, 2025 — Viking, which operates more than 80 river ships with another two dozen on order, is nearly synonymous with the form of travel. The company became a household name to travelers after its sponsorship of the PBS “Masterpiece” show “Downton Abbey” brought river ships into Americans’ living rooms for years. Read the full article >
Discover Our Ships.
Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences.
River Cruise Destinations
Journey into the heart of Europe, Asia, Egypt, the Upper and Lower Mississippi, and beyond on a culturally immersive scenic cruise. Whether you yearn to see the castle-lined Rhine, romantic Danube, historic Seine or vineyard-laced Douro, your river cruise with Viking begins here.
ANTARTICA
Welcome to our Viking Expedition ship 360°
Our purpose-built expedition ships are elegantly designed for discovery and comfort. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, you are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. To begin, select an area to explore from the menu on the right. Narrated tours are available by pressing the audio button at the bottom of the menu. Mobile devices need to have silent mode turned off for audio to work. Welcome on board...virtually.
The Ultimate Adventures
This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic Peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense icebergs and epic wildlife. In the footsteps of explorers such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be one of the few to discover the world’s last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximize wildlife sightings and adapt to ever-changing weather.
Onwards
Viking has been voted the world’s #1 for both rivers and oceans by Travel + Leisure as well as Condé Nast Traveler. Our 2022 national television commercial, “Onwards,” celebrates these prestigious awards.
Viking’s enhanced air program makes the travel planning process even easier. With Viking Air, you now have even more control of your flight itinerary, as well as access to the best flight options at exclusive pricing.
Convenience & Value
Viking is one of the largest purchasers of flights in the travel industry. With Viking Air, we will recommend a flight itinerary that is based on your preferences and optimized for your cruise itinerary.
More Control
With Viking Air, you have the ability to fully customize your flight itinerary, search for new options, change your seat assignments and upgrade your class of service—all through the My Viking Journey guest portal
Peace of Mind
With Viking Air, you can rest assured that Viking is with you for every step of your journey—from the time you begin making travel plans until you return home. If something unexpected occurs in transit, we minimize the overall impact to your journey.
