Meet a sample of their extensive fleet of ships
including River, Ocean, and Expedition Class vessels
River Cruises
The Viking Mississippi
- 386 guests
- Year built: 2022
- 5 decks
- Crew: 147
- Length: 450 ft
- Features include a sun terrace, Infinity Plunge Pool, 2-story panoramic views, 2 restaurant options
Sails the Mississippi River
The Viking Longships
- Average 190 guests
- Average 53 crew
- Average length: 443 ft
With over 50 longboats sailing the rivers of Europe and Egypt, each ship offers a similar experience on board including sun deck, outdoor activities, indoor exercise rooms, library, laundry service, restaurants, and lounges.
The Viking Saigon
- 80 guests
- Year built: 2022
- 3 decks
- pool with 360 degree views
- floor to ceiling views in lounge and restaurant
- Spa & fitness center
- Specifically built to sail the Mekong River
Ocean Cruises
The Viking Star
- 930 guests
- Year built: 2015
- 9 decks
- Length: 745 ft
- Class: small ship
Sails to : Hawaii, Iceland, Norway, Mediterranean, Greece, USA Eastern coastline, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain, Atlantic Ocean crossings
The Viking Orion
- 930 guests
- Year built: 2015
- 9 decks
- Length: 745 ft
- Class: small ship
Sails to: Australia, Alaska, Bali, Japan
The Viking Vela
- 998 guests
- Year built: coming in 2024
- 9 decks
- Length: 784 ft
- Class: Small ship
Sails to: British Isles, Scandinavia, Iceland
Expedition Cruises
The Viking Polaris
- 378 guests
- Year built: 2022
- 6 decks
- Crew: 256
- Length: 665 ft
- Class: Polar Class 6
Sails to: Antartica, Great Lakes, South America
The Viking Octantis
- 378 guests
- Year built: 2022
- 6 decks
- Crew: 256
- Length: 665 ft
- Class: Polar Class 6
Sails to: Antarctic, Great Lakes, South America, the Arctic
Where do they cruise?
- Mississippi River
- Eastern USA coastline
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Europe
- Mediterranean
- Scandinavia
- British Isles
- South America
- Panama Canal
- Australia / New Zealand
- Japan
- Antarctica
- Arctic
Why Viking Cruise Lines
Voted #1 for oceans, rivers, & expeditions but the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler in July 2023 and October 2022. Viking travels the world and in consistent fashion. Their comfortable rooms, grand spaces, and wide variety of itineraries makes them a popular go-to cruise line for any sort of cruise travel.
Rivers: You can journey into the heart of Europe, Asia, Egypt, the Upper and Lower Mississippi, and beyond on a culturally immersive scenic cruise. Whether you yearn to see the castle-lined Rhine, romantic Danube, historic Seine or vineyard-laced Douro, your river cruise with Viking will be memorable.
Oceans: Viking Ocean Voyages highlight the history, culture, and seldom-seen sights of both inland and coastal destinations on one seamless itinerary. Enjoy a Thinking Person’s Cruise that only Viking can provide, on board ships designed for discovery and delight.
Expedition: The Viking expedition fleet may be small, but mighty. Taking you to the polar regions, it is a profound experience to set eyes upon Antarctica for the first time. Or explore closer to home and discover the natural wonders, outstanding natural beauty, historic cities of the Great Lakes. The Viking expedition ships are purpose built to be just the right size for both small and large ports.
Sample Staterooms
Viking Orion / Deluxe Veranda
Viking Octantis / Nordic Junior Suite
Viking Star / Deluxe Veranda
