Destination focused. Culturally enriching. Carefully curated. 

Viking® believes in offering you extraordinarily well-designed voyages that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. Its intimate vessels sail into the heart of your destination—where new discoveries are just a short walk from your ship. 

There is simply no better way to experience the wonders of the world than from the water. Imagine sailing into the heart of Europe on a serene river voyage, exploring charming towns and cultural gems. Alternatively, picture yourself traveling further to the great cities of Scandinavia or the Mediterranean on a small ocean ship, arriving into harbors you have always dreamed of visiting. 

Designed to bring you closer to the heart of your destinations, Viking’s small ships offer a sense of comfort akin to a floating hotel. With light-filled spaces and a quiet, understated elegance, our signature Scandinavian design never upstages the destination. This is the Viking version of modern luxury. Viking’s intimate river vessels include an unparalleled choice of all-outside staterooms, expansive views from floor-to-ceiling windows and al fresco dining while Viking’s all-veranda ocean ships host under 1,000 guests, with the ability to dock in the world’s greatest cities, as well as seldom visited small ports that are out of reach for mega-liners. 

Viking’s destination-focused itineraries are designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture, countryside and customs. Sail with like-minded travelers on The Thinking Person’s Travel Experience, a culturally rich, immersive experience with onboard and onshore experiences that bring culture and history to life. Plus, the Viking Inclusive Value covers just about everything—port charges, Wi-Fi, all onboard meals, lectures, onboard activities, a complimentary shore excursion in every port of call and so much more—so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great journey.  

Experience the convenience of unpacking just once as you join like-minded guests and enjoy impeccable service on a journey with Viking while relaxing to an ever-changing canvas of breathtaking landscapes. Arrive in the center of town—often at Viking-owned dock locations— and stroll right off and begin exploring. Designed to take you closer, The Viking® Way, Viking delivers behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set them apart from other travel companies. While they feature the expected and iconic—such as visits to renowned museums and notable landmarks—they also offer our guests Local Life, Working World and Privileged Access® experiences, opening doors to places otherwise difficult to visit. On Grand European Tour, go behind the scenes with the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir or take in an exclusive performance featuring Alma Deutscher, a young musical prodigy or experience pure Tuscany with a private tour of a castle’s wine cellar and cooking lesson in its modern kitchen on Iconic Western Mediterranean.  

For history and cultural enthusiasts alike, watch history unfold before your eyes on a voyage along Europe’s great rivers and sparking coastlines. Viking invites you to discover the fascinating stories behind iconic landmarks when you join them on an enriching journey. Immerse yourself in the storybook villages, vibrant cultural centers and picturesque landscapes of The Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Greece France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and more, and unlock a whole new world of discovery.  

Here is a sample of what you will see on one of Viking’s top European river voyages: 

Rhine Getaway, 7 nights, Amsterdam to Basel - Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture. 

Romantic Danube, 7 nights, Budapest to Regensburg - Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love. 

Grand European Tour, 14 nights, Amsterdam to Budapest - Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend. 

Here is a sample of what you will see on one of Viking’s top European ocean voyages: 

Iconic Western Mediterranean, 7 nights, Barcelona to Rome - France’s famed southern coast and Italy’s Renaissance treasures take center stage on this eight-day Mediterranean sojourn. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, call on historic Montpellier and picturesque Marseille, and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea. 

Ancient Mediterranean Treasures, 7 nights, Istanbul to Athens - Witness the origin of civilization as you cruise the fabled Aegean Sea. Spend two days in majestic Istanbul, with its Byzantine treasures and intriguing blend of Eastern and Western influences. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See historic sites in Ephesus and marvel at the gorgeous islands of Rhodes and Crete. Discover the architectural gems of ancient Athens during an overnight stay.  

British Isles Explorer, 14 nights, Bergen to London - Immerse yourself in the British Isles with overnight stays in Bergen, Norway, and Greenwich, England. Discover the legendary Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and its capital, Edinburgh. Visit the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and contrast modern Belfast with traditional Dublin. Witness Welsh culture in Snowdonia. In England, visit maritime Liverpool, see historic Dover and enjoy a tour of London. 

Wherever you choose to go, Viking takes you to places you to the heart of great places and takes you there in comfort.