Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, offers delightful journeys along the world’s greatest waterways. Sail effortlessly from cosmopolitan capitals to quaint riverside towns.
Viking River Cruises operates the world’s largest and best fleet of 19 deluxe vessels built specifically for river travel.
With more than 175 years of heritage in European river cruising, Viking is the most knowledgeable company in the business. Viking was the first to offer river trips in Russia and their China management team has decades of experience helping western travellers see China. As a result, more than half a million people have joined Viking on magical, enlightening journeys through these exciting places.
Viking takes you to the heart of every destination and each day you enjoy included guided tours, enlightening demonstrations, hands-on activities as well as opportunities
to mingle with the locals. Back on board, indulge in the pleasures of river cruising, including fine dining in their relaxed open-seating restaurants and impeccable service.
A Viking journey offers fond memories and new cultural understanding as well as inclusive itineraries giving you outstanding value for your travel investment.
Most ships were built after 2000 or are recently renovated. The latest, launched in 2009, is Viking Legend and is the ultimate river vessel with efficient ‘green’ technology. Viking Legend, Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia are the very best river ships sailing in Europe today, featuring deluxe staterooms, each with French balcony or picture window.
Dining
Dining is a very important highlight of any travel experience, but especially with Viking. Their chefs create a variety of delicious offerings featuring European, Russian and Chinese specialties—adapted for Western tastes—with fresh seasonal vegetables and soups prepared throughout your cruise.
Accomodation
From the moment you check in and find your luggage waiting to the time you disembark, you will feel at home. Comfortable staterooms stocked with amenities, helpful staff and connections with the outside world are just a few of the touches that mean so much when you travel with Viking.
Highlights
Award-Winning Service
Viking provides a superior travel experience because they operate their own ships and pride themselves on directly managing all aspects of your holiday, from onboard cuisine to shore excursions to ground transportation. This strong sense of commitment to excellent service sets them apart from other companies.