Certified Specialist

Viking Cruises

River, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents, planned by a Certified Viking Specialist.

The Line

Founded in 1997 with just four river ships, Viking now sails rivers, oceans and the polar regions, with calm Scandinavian style onboard and a guided excursion in every port.

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Why Viking

Designed for discovery

Excursions Included

A guided shore excursion in every river and ocean port, and at least one excursion each landing day on expeditions.

Ships Built for Exploration

190-guest river Longships, all-veranda ocean ships for fewer than 1,000 guests, and 378-guest Polar Class expedition ships.

Dining & Wine

Every onboard meal, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, and every restaurant at sea at no extra charge.

A Calm Atmosphere

No children under 18 and no casinos, plus free Wi-Fi and enrichment from Resident Historians to lectures in The Aula.

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Where Viking Sails

Rivers and oceans on seven continents

Viking offers three ways to travel: river voyages on four continents, ocean voyages around the world, and expeditions to the polar regions and beyond.

Europe’s Rivers

The Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Elbe, the rivers of Bordeaux and Portugal’s Douro, aboard 190-guest Longships and smaller ships built for the Douro and the Elbe.

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The Nile, Asia & the Mississippi

Ancient Egypt on Viking’s own Nile ships, the Mekong, India, and America’s Mississippi aboard Viking Mississippi.

Ocean Voyages

Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and the British Isles, Alaska and Canada, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and South America, on all-veranda ships.

World Cruises

Longer voyages for travelers with time to explore, including World Cruises that circle the globe.

Expeditions

Antarctica, the Arctic, South America and the Great Lakes aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, 378-guest Polar Class 6 ships.

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Themed Journeys

Christmas markets, tulip season, the 2030 Oberammergau Passion Play and voyages that pair river and ocean.

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Viking Certified Expert
Elisa RzymskiGuided Path Travel
Your Specialist

A Viking expert in your corner.

Elisa Rzymski is a Certified Viking Specialist. She puts that knowledge to work in every recommendation, from river, ocean or expedition to the right ship, stateroom and optional excursions, so the voyage you choose fits the way you love to travel.

  • The right sailing

    River, ocean or expedition, plus the season, ship and stateroom, matched to you.

  • Before and after the cruise

    Flights, transfers, travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise stays, arranged around your sailing.

  • Celebrations and groups

    Milestone trips and group sailings, coordinated so everyone travels together.

  • Your advocate throughout

    One point of contact, from your first question to your welcome home.

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Before You Sail

The Planning & Preparation Guide

What’s included, staterooms, dining, savings, deposits, gratuities and travel documents: everything you’ll want to know about sailing with Viking, in one place.

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Your journey is waiting.

Tell Elisa where you dream of sailing, and she’ll match you to the Viking voyage that fits. Every first consultation is complimentary.

Plan Your Viking Voyage