Viking River Cruises
Choose Viking River Cruises for a journey that’s destination-focused and culturally enriching. Sail with one of the world’s leading cruise lines aboard stunning longships featuring elegant Scandinavian design, spacious staterooms and suites, and cuisine that reflects the destinations you explore. Enjoy award-winning service from Viking’s warm and welcoming staff, enriching onboard lectures from industry experts, and immersive onshore experiences that bring each destination to life.
Longships are named after the ships upon which the most famous Vikings in history sailed… but safe to say, these are a little different. Viking Longships are award-winning; some of the most recognisable ships sailing up and down rivers across Europe and the world. A fleet of over 50 vessels is built upon innovative engineering, a simple Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Wide-open spaces harbour a buzzing onboard atmosphere, such as the glorious sun decks, providing passengers with a space to relax and enjoy views while cruising, often featuring shaded seating areas and 360-degree views; a key meeting point of any Longship, allowing for sunbathing and taking in the scenery while on the river.
Choose Viking for your next river cruise—you won’t look back.
Viking River Cruises Itineraries
What Is Included In A Cruise With Viking River Cruises?
- Luxurious accommodations
- Complimentary shore excursions
- Free WiFi throughout the ship
- Enrichment lectures and destination performances
- Select alcoholic beverages at mealtimes
- Complimentary mini-bar with soft drinks, water and snacks
- 24-hour room service
- Port taxes and fees
Things to do onboard
Food & drink
Dining aboard Viking River Cruises is to take a huge bite to get a real taste for each destination you visit. The ship’s highly-trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to an enriching culinary experience.
With flavors accented from an onboard herb garden and a wide selection of regional wines, dining is part of the journey with Viking. There are two culinary experiences: The Restaurant is the ship's main place to eat, while Aquavit Terrace offers the al fresco dining.
Onboard accommodation
With sleek Scandinavian design and generous amenities, the staterooms aboard Viking Longships create a welcoming retreat while you journey through the heart of your destination.
No matter where you sail—aboard any of Viking’s fleet of over 50 ships—you can trust that your Longship stateroom or suite will be as thoughtfully designed and comfortable as the last. Viking’s suites are particularly impressive, featuring the only “true” suites on a river ship—a patented corridor configuration on Viking Longships ensures that each suite consists of two adjoining rooms.
Spa, health and wellness
Select Viking River Cruises feature onboard spas and wellness centres. On a much smaller scale than their ocean fleet, these dedicated areas on board a number of Viking river ships allow guests to relax and unwind in Nordic-inspired spas and fitness centres. Get in touch with our team to find out which ships offer these facilities.
Excursions, entertainment & activities
Viking River Cruises offers enriching onshore excursions designed to immerse guests in the local culture, history and daily life of each destination, providing authentic experiences to enhance any journey, no matter which river you’re sailing.
Gain a deeper understanding of regional industries and crafts, like witnessing the intricate workings of a historic windmill in pretty Kinderdijk, touring the impressive wine cellars of a Wachau Valley winery in Austria, or learning the art of truffle hunting from a farmer in Périgord, France.
Enrichment programs
Each itinerary is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the destinations visited, through a number of extraordinary enrichment programs. Benefit from exclusive entry to cultural treasures around the world.
Viking arranges special access for guests to seldom-seen collections with before- and after-hours visits to world-class museums, private tours of homes and palaces not typically open to the public, and attendance at cultural performances such as folklore shows, ballet, and opera.
Community & sustainability
Viking River Cruises’ community engagement extends to local life excursions, which provide authentic experiences like culinary tours and visits to schools, while their working world experiences support regional artisans and businesses. Viking also offers privileged access to cultural treasures, promoting the preservation of heritage sites.
Viking has also eliminated single-use plastics and introduced onboard water purification systems to reduce bottled water consumption. Waste management programs, including advanced recycling and sustainable sourcing of ingredients, further support its green initiatives.