Viking River Cruises
Choose from a select range of Viking Ocean and Expedition cruises and enjoy special savings on selected voyages! Savings are based on voyage and room selected and are capacity controlled so book early for best selection and savings!
BEFORE YOU GO
Your journey begins long before you step aboard. Viking now offers an expanded collection of pre‑travel cultural resources designed to deepen your understanding of the destinations you’ll explore. Through the Viking Voyager app and the Viking.TV online platform, you can access:
- Curated filmographies tied to your itinerary
- Recommended books, articles, and historical profiles
- Destination‑focused lectures and short documentaries
- Cultural insights produced in partnership with leading institutions
These resources help you arrive informed, inspired, and ready to connect more meaningfully with the world you’re about to discover.
ON BOARD
Every detail on a Viking Longship is designed to enrich your experience and bring your destinations to life.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
Viking’s onboard programming continues to evolve, offering:
- Guest lectures from historians, regional experts, and cultural specialists
- Port talks that prepare you for the next day’s discoveries
- A thoughtfully curated Library with titles selected by London’s Heywood Hill bookshop
- Destination‑inspired cuisine and regional wines
- Demonstrations, tastings, and cultural presentations tied to your itinerary
These experiences help you immerse yourself in the art, history, music, and traditions of the places you visit—before you even step ashore.
ON SHORE
Viking’s philosophy of exploration—The Viking Way®—continues to set them apart. It goes beyond the expected to offer deeper, more meaningful encounters with each destination.
THE VIKING WAY® INCLUDES:
LOCAL LIFE
Experience the rhythms of daily life through visits to markets, family‑owned businesses, and community spaces.
WORKING WORLD
Gain insight into regional industries and craftsmanship, from winemaking to traditional artisanship.
PRIVILEGED ACCESS®
Enjoy exclusive experiences developed through Viking’s long‑standing cultural partnerships—offering behind‑the‑scenes entry to places that are often difficult for the general public to visit.
INCLUDED & OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
- A complimentary excursion in every port
- Optional specialty tours, tastings, workshops, and cultural immersions
- Expert local guides who bring history and culture to life
Viking continues to refine and expand its shore programs, ensuring guests enjoy both iconic highlights and deeper, more personal encounters.
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