No Children. Small Ships. All-Inclusive. 

Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 River, Ocean & Expedition Line  

Our award-winning staff is committed to making your journey special and truly unforgettable. Their meticulous attention to detail and heartfelt dedication adds warmth and a feeling of being at home when you travel with us. That’s why our river, ocean and expedition line have all been named #1 with Condé Nast Traveler in their 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards—contributing to over 450 awards to our name. 

Designed for the Thinking Person with No Children 

We do not try to be all things to all people and do not cater to mass market travelers. Instead, we focus on delivering meaningful experiences designed for the Thinking Person—mature clients, 55 and older interested in history, culture and the arts. With no children or casinos on board, you will experience the comfort and serene atmosphere for which we are known. 

Exclusive Experiences & Privileged Access®  

Only with Viking can you experience the “real Downton Abbey” with an exclusive visit to Highclere Castle on a pre- or post-cruise extension available on many Viking river voyages. In addition, Privileged Access experiences provide Viking guests once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to cultural treasures around the world. In Vienna, go behind the scenes with the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir; in Prague, tour the Lobkowicz Palace, a stately residence of one of the region’s most avid patrons of the arts filled with priceless artifacts; or in Cologne, take a private tour to the top of Cologne Cathedral, providing you access that we exclusively offer.  

A Private Sanctuary on the River  

Our small ships, designed to evoke the comfort of a floating hotel, offer serene, light-filled spaces with understated elegance—this is the Viking version of modern luxury. These intimate river vessels are developed by interior architects who have designed some of the world’s finest hotels and offer all the amenities of a luxury boutique hotel, including all-outside staterooms, an expansive suite collection and the most al fresco dining on Europe’s rivers.  

True Two-Room Suites & Spacious Staterooms 

Our innovative approach to ship design and patented corridor configuration offers a variety of stateroom choices. Choose from our French Balcony and spacious Veranda Staterooms, to our Veranda and Explorer Suites. While others call one large room a “suite,” Viking Longships offer river cruising’s first-ever true two-room suites. Plus, Viking’s 445 square foot Explorer Suites feature 270-degree wraparound balconies and are among the largest on Europe’s rivers, making it the most desirable way to explore. Additionally, every stateroom features thoughtful amenities like heated bathroom floors, anti-fog mirrors and luxury bed linens—and throughout each ship you will find great attention to detail in accents like leather handrails and original Nordic artwork. 

All-Inclusive Voyages Offering Everything you Need  

At Viking, our goal is to provide you with great value, so we have designed our voyages to give you more for your money with a fare that includes everything you need—and nothing you do not. All voyages include: Free Wi-Fi, all onboard meals featuring regional dishes and always available classics, complimentary soft drinks, beer & wine with onboard lunch & dinner, a free shore excursion in each port of call, 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water, port taxes & fees, ground transfers with Viking Air purchase and much more.