Best Viking River & Ocean Cruises

Now Open For Sail!

2023-2024-2025 Ocean Cruise Sailings

Ready To Take A Viking Cruise? Get Inspired By These Great Deals for 2024 to 2025. Yes...2024 & 2025!

Viking is Back! → Learn More → Dates, Rates, Schedules and Itineraries

2023-2024-2025 River Cruise Sailings

The River Cruise itineraries listed below are just some of the most popular river cruises of Europe. If you want to travel this year, book now as these sailings will sell out fast.
→ Portugal's River of Gold
→ Paris & the Heart of Normandy
→ Lyon & Provence
→ France's Finest
→ Rhine Getaway

Health & Safety

As we begin to look toward a return to travel and safely sailing once again please make certain you are familiar with Vikings' → health & safety program and we refer you to Vikings' website for the most up-to-date → protocols and procedures. Similar to the Ocean Welcome Back sailings, River Cruises will be for vaccinated guests only from the US & UK.

Viking River Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Cruises® 2023-2025 Dates, Rates, Schedules and Itineraries. Special Offers

Cruise Europe's Charming Towns & Cities, Colorful, Historic and Rich with Culture.

Destination focused. Culturally enriching. Carefully curated. Discover what makes Viking® the world’s leading small ship cruise line.

Highlights of a Viking River Cruise
Traveling by river, beyond the reach of roadways, you will discover the true nature of fascinating lands and the people who call them home. You will travel with ease, unpacking just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the banks as you are gently carried on board an elegant, intimate ship to your next destination.

Here is just a small sample of where a Viking river cruise will take you:

Vienna’s elegant boulevards and Hapsburg treasures
Budapest’s historic Castle District
The lush vineyards of France
Storybook villages and hilltop castles of Germany
The charming windmills of The Netherlands
Glittering palaces of St. Petersburg, Russia
Germany’s spectacular Saxon Switzerland region
Portugal’s rolling vineyards of the Douro Valley

We have some of the best deals on Viking River & Ocean cruises. Why take our word for it? See for yourself...

Find Viking River & Ocean 2023-2025 Dates, Rates, Schedules and Itineraries. Special Offers

Find A River Cruise

Browse all the BEST deals from Viking River Cruises®

Find your perfect cruise on board elegant, award-winning Viking Longships® After you have browsed all the offers and you're looking for some guidance, call us at 800.365.1445. Our dedicated advisors will save you time by reviewing all the details to help you find the most affordable and memorable vacation. Best of all, taking advantage of our 20 + years of experience and expertise will get you everything the cruise line has on offer plus exclusive perks. So, if your looking for a stress-free, money-saving trip planning experience... it doesn't get any better than this.

Find All Offers

Why Viking & More

Viking's intimate, inclusive cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people and customs. Learn what defines the Viking Difference®.

< Featured Group

Texas School of Photography explored

Windmills, Castles & Cathedrals

Photographer's experienced the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, they sailed past castles commanding the riverbanks, and toured both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. They admired Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and witnessed the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. They also explored Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks, and encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France. They traveled again with Travel Direct* for another Viking River Cruise, this time on the Danube.
We're Small Ship Group Experts providing the ideal opportunity for your group to unpack once and comfortably be transported each day to and from your next destination. Got a Group? Mini-group rates for as few as 3 couples. Call us at 800.365.1445.

The Viking Difference

In The News

What Is A River Cruise?

A river cruise can be defined as: A form of leisure travel that takes guests along inland waterways. Usually there are several port stops over the course of each passage. Typical river cruises often last longer than a week . Carry anywhere from 100 to 250 guests, depending on the ship size.Are popular on many of the world’s major rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Volga and Yangtze.

Explore the world’s great cities: The most cosmopolitan cities developed along the rivers, the world’s first trade routes. From iconic “must-sees” like Paris, Amsterdam and Budapest to quaint villages and towns waiting to be discovered, a river provides you easy access to savor the delights of both. Cities like Berlin, Lisbon, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Cairo and Beijing are just a few that are accessible on a river cruise. In addition to the rivers listed above, cruises along lesser-known rivers like the Mekong in Southeast Asia and the Main in Germany are options.

Who Would Enjoy a River Cruise? River cruises are great for everyone, especially those desiring a more relaxed and intimate form of travel. Individuals who've never stepped foot on a ship before will enjoy the relative ease of a river-bound trip with little chance of seasickness. Furthermore, with a focus on cultural exploration of locations, river cruises are perfect for those with a curiosity about art and history, or a general interest in travel. Every river is unique and each tells a different story—not only of the countries through which it flows, but also of its locks, canals, scenery and bridges. Ready to set sail? Start by browsing our selection of River Cruises now!

More About River Cruising

VIKING CRUISES

Additional Information

Find River Ships and Itineraries

Sailing Europe’s storied rivers, the award-winning Viking Longships® offer a variety of stateroom categories and true (two-room) suites with full-size verandas. Onboard amenities include a restaurant, bar and lounge, library and expansive sun deck. The ships feature al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace, an elegant Scandinavian design and “green” features, such as solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden and energy-efficient hybrid engines for a remarkably smooth ride. River cruises range from 8 to 23 days, with itineraries featuring Europe’s; Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône,Douro, Moselle, Elbe, Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers; Russia’s Volga, Neva and Svir; Ukraine’s Dnieper; Egypt’s Nile; China’s Yangtze; and Southeast Asia’s Mekong.

Find All Viking Sailings : Viking River, Ocean & Expedition Cruises ; Rates, Dates & More!

Something catch your eye? If you have any questions or would like some assistance in deciding when, where, and how to get the most from your Viking Cruise experience, simply call us at 800.365.1445.The call is free, and so is the advice. We know that making travel decisions can sometimes seem overwhelming and we’re here to help.

Have a question for us? Need Help? Want More Information?

Call Us at 800.365.1445. The call is Free. So is the advice

Search Rivers & Destinations

Need Help? Have Questions? Want More Information?

Important Tip: Pick up the phone, call the insurance company and ask all the questions you want, so that you know exactly what your coverage includes [and excludes] , what you are investing in and what you can expect in return. Do not relay just on your cruise line or travel agent's comments, you should always get first-hand knowledge of your trip insurance options directly from the insurance company before you make any trip insurance purchase.

Suggested Reading: How Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance Can (and Can’t) Help You. Source: AFAR Travel Magazine

Ask A River And Ocean Cruises' Viking Expert
We are part of an exclusive group of travel planners who are recognized by Viking Cruises as Certified Viking Master River & Ocean Cruise Experts, earning that distinction for our unique qualifications and knowledge as River Cruise planning professionals. No one knows Viking River & Ocean Cruising like we do. From planning to packing, from discount rates to departure dates, and where and what to see, everything you need to know about Rivers and Ocean Cruises.

Call 800.365.1445 for free help and planning advice.

Travel Direct Corporation is the website owner and the Viking Materials and Marks used are "owned by Viking River Cruises Inc. or its affiliates"

The River Cruise Experience is a trademark of Travel Direct Corporation.

Viking Cruises BEST 2023 -2025 River & Ocean Cruises

Find All Cruises