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Founded in 1997, Viking is one of the world's most awarded small ship cruise lines with one of the largest and most modern fleets; more than 70 river ships, eight ocean ships, and two new expedition ships debuting in 2022. All elegantly designed and Scandinavian inspired with no kids and no casinos. Known as The Thinking Person’s Cruise, Viking offers destination-focused, culturally enriching itin
eraries designed for discerning, curious travellers with an interest in food, landscapes, culture and history. Choose from intimate river voyages into the heart of Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt and the Mississippi; an ocean journey to Scandinavia, Europe and the Mediterranean, the Americas, Caribbean, Oceania and Asia; or explore Antarctica and the Arctic.
27/12/2024
With so many incredible destinations across the globe to choose from, planning a cruise holiday can be overwhelming when deciding where to go and when. We offer more than 170 itineraries that explore all seven continents, so you'll find a voyage suitable for any time of year you wish to travel.
To help you choose the best time to go and where, we have created a Viking voyage calendar with recommendations on when to embark on our most popular voyages.
Discover our most popular itineraries, across all seven continents, as voted by you.
Have you taken any of these voyages yet?
24/12/2024
Happy holidays from the Viking family—may your new year be filled with enchanting discoveries.
From the brightly lit skies of the far north to the snow-covered shores of Antarctica, join us as we continue to explore the world’s endless wonders on all seven continents.
24/12/2024
It was the night before Christmas...
How do you and your loved ones celebrate Christmas?
23/12/2024
We asked a few of the Viking team for their favourite Christmas dessert recipes.
We are excited to announce seven new itineraries that will sail the Mediterranean and Northern Europe regions, along with three new combination voyages. Ranging from 8 to 22 days, these voyages will depart in 2026 and 2027 and will introduce 13 new ports never before visited by the Viking Ocean fleet.
Our Mediterranean voyages will primarily explore destinations in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Italy, while our Northern Europe region sailings will venture to France, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and more.
Today, we celebrate the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—with a few of our favorite Australian summer images.
What is your favourite way to spend the Australian summer?
20/12/2024
Join us in wishing our 2024-2025 World Cruise guests bon voyage as Viking Sky departs for the 138-day voyage spanning over 20 countries.
Will you make plans to join us on our epic Viking World Cruise around the globe next year?
19/12/2024
Learn how the real Vikings celebrated Christmas. Read our article for a closer look at the history behind Nordic festive traditions here: https://bit.ly/3BkrJHC
18/12/2024
Our famous Explorer Sale begins today!
Sail with us to extraordinary shores where you can immerse yourself in new destinations and unique experiences.
Enjoy free flight offers with selected river, ocean or expedition voyages, valued up to AU$2,400 per person. Plus AU$500 shipboard credit with any ocean and expedition booking.
Available for a limited time only, offers ends 31 March 2025.
18/12/2024
Our fourth season in Antarctica is now underway.
Do you have any plans to join us on an upcoming voyage to the "White Continent"?
17/12/2024
Lucerne, a Swiss town along the banks of Lake Lucerne, is known for its preserved medieval architecture set against a dramatic alpine background.
At Christmastime, the snowcapped mountains become even more spectacular. Enjoy mulled wine as you stroll the local Christmas markets. See the 14th-century Chapel Bridge, baroque churches and medieval Old Town. Take a cog railway trip to the top of one of the region’s spectacular mountains.
You can opt to extend your Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle voyage with 2 nights in Lucerne.
15/12/2024
We're famous for creating some of the most serene spaces at sea.
Photos by guest Andrea N. recently on our Venice, the Adriatic & Greece itinerary.
Where would you rather be this Monday morning?
15/12/2024
A Viking first—an ice landing in Antarctica.
Our elegant expedition vessels are specifically designed to navigate the polar regions.
📷: Viking Expedition Crew members (Kimberly G. , Valbona T. and others)
14/12/2024
Twinkling lights, yuletide treats and gifts aplenty. Europe in the festive season sees riverside villages aglow with Christmas spirit.
Which Christmas markets have you visited so far on your journeys?
13/12/2024
If you are looking for something to do with your family in the lead up to the holidays, why not make a Christmas wreath together?
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Christmas on board a Viking ship
It was the night before Christmas...
How do you and your loved ones celebrate Christmas?
Ice Landing
A Viking first—an ice landing in Antarctica.
Our elegant expedition vessels are specifically designed to navigate the polar regions.
📷: Viking Expedition Crew members (Kimberly G. , Valbona T. and others)
What's your favourite way to celebrate the holidays?
Join us on rivers of Europe for Christmas next year.
Unwrap your special issue of Viking Explorer Society News, packed full of festive cheer and tips to help you sail smoothly into the holiday season.
Discover how Christmas is celebrated across the globe and on board with Viking. Learn about the history behind Europe's enchanting Christmas markets and find out what it is like to spend a white Christmas in Antarctica. We have also included steps on how to make your own Christmas wreath, tips to create the perfect table setting for the big day, plus our Viking Team share their favourite festive recipes.
You can read your issue here: https://bit.ly/49kOXcV
We'd love to know - have you taken our 13-day Mediterranean Odyssey ocean voyage?
Where to next?
What's your next dream Viking voyage?
Sailing the Danube River
Nothing beats sailing along the Danube.
We love to see your memories made with Viking, so please share your Danube photos below.
Explore TV's Trade Routes of the Middle Ages
The final episode of Explore TV's series on our 15-day Trade Routes of the Middle Ages ocean voyage is airing today at 12.30pm on Channel 9.
Tune in to watch Trevor spend his final days in the vibrant city of Barcelona, exploring Gaudi's masterpieces and learning about local Catalonia culture, with a special visit to Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey brings a moving concert from "Escolania de Montserrat" the monastery's boarding school boys choir.
Have you ever sailed the picturesque Wachau Valley?
We'd love to see your photos, if you would like to share.
Viking top 15 destinations
In our latest edition of Viking Explorer Society News, you will hear from travellers just like you recount their favourite experiences on their journeys. From the vibrant gastronomy of Portugal, the plains of Africa, springtime in The Netherlands and the ancient wonders of the Nile, there is inspiration aplenty.
You will also find practical tips such as a Viking voyage calendar, our top 15 recommended destinations, as well as city guides for Vienna, Barcelona and Tokyo and an article on how to prepare for your next journey.
Read yours here: https://bit.ly/3zz4mJr
The results of Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced, and we are delighted to share that Viking was voted:
✓ #1 for Rivers
✓ #1 for Oceans
✓ #1 for Expeditions
Two years in a row. Where do we go next? Onwards https://bit.ly/3zFi4dM
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Our story
We travel to explore, to learn, to understand. At Viking, we believe travel should be more than just a trip - it should be a doorway to cultural insight and personal enrichment. That’s why our intimate, inclusive cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people and customs.
Small Ship Experts
On a Viking river ship, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you can explore up close and in depth. Our innovative, award-winning Viking Longships have set the standard in river cruising: our intimate vessels have all the amenities of a fine hotel, providing the ideal opportunity to travel to a new destination each day, where enriching discoveries are usually just a short walk from your ship.
We’re proud to be different
Aboard Viking’s elegant ocean ships, with just 930 guests, you will enjoy serene Scandinavian design, spacious verandas with every stateroom, Nordic spa facilities and a wide range of dining venues. Our ships are designed with understated elegance, and because of their size they can dock centrally. We cruise right up the river Thames, and we dock a mere five minute stroll from historic centres like Stockholm and Barcelona.
No Kids, No Casinos
You will not find casinos, ship photographers, waterslides or children on board Viking’s elegant ocean ships. When most cruise lines are building bigger and more over-the-top ships, Viking provides a thoughtful and well-designed small ship experience, bringing guests closer to the world’s cultures.
We make sure it’s all included
Because it’s important to you, we make sure it’s all included at no extra cost, including;
