Viking River Cruises | River Cruise Advisor

Overview
Viking River Cruises is a leading river cruise line, taking passengers to destinations throughout Europe, China, Russia, and Egypt on its 21 deluxe vessels.

Viking River Cruises is known for its quality, service, and value while providing travelers with a new perspective of the world’s most fascinating places. Viking’s planned, all-inclusive packages offer travelers an easy and affordable way to look beyond the pages of history books and see different parts of the world on an intimate and engaging level.

Quick Facts

Number of ships in fleet: 19
2010 Charters: Two vessels in Egypt, one in China
Newest ship: 189-passenger Viking Legend, July 2009
Oldest ship: 210-passenger Viking Surkov, 1984 (refurbished 2008)

The Viking Fleet

Viking’s recently updated ships are designed for comfort with a flat-bottomed hull to reduce motion sickness and provide a smoother ride for those on board. Each hotel-quality stateroom provide a sitting area or balcony to enjoy the outside view of the river and scenery. Rooms are outfitted with satellite TVs and quality European bed linens. Ships include sun decks with 360-degree views of stunning architecture and landscapes.

For on-board meals, Viking keeps its dining rooms casual but elegant with panoramic windows and allows open seating so that guests may sit wherever and with whomever they choose, giving diners a feeling of freedom and flexibility.

The lounge and bar on the ships gives travelers a way to socialize with other guests while enjoying the music and dance floor. Ships also include libraries and spa facilities for ultimate relaxation.

The Destinations

Viking offers dozens of cruises to choose from, ranging from 8 days to 17 days. The ships often travel during the night so guests can get off the ship and explore something new every day.

Viking has a wide selection of cruises in Europe including its 15-day Grand European Tour. This tour begins in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, and travels along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. The cruise includes 14 guided tours in five countries where travelers can take in the sights, culture, and cuisine of each city stop before arriving to the final destination in Budapest. Travelers are led to the best and most famous sights of each city with plenty of time to explore on their own.

Viking’s longest cruise in Russia and the Ukraine is its 16-day Russian Rhapsody. This expansive, in-depth cruise begins with three days in St.Petersburg with time spent enjoying museums, city tours of world-famous cathedrals and palaces, and even a traditional performance of a Russian ballet or opera. The ship then travels to eight more cities with 13 guided tours before ending in Moscow for the final four days with one whole day to explore Moscow freely.

Destinations aren’t limited to European and Russian tours, Viking offers five cruises to choose from in China and two to choose from in Egypt.

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