VIKING CRUISES
Find the Viking journey that fits you.
Considering your first cruise, comparing ships or preparing to sail? Start with the question in front of you.
Where are you in your planning?
New to Viking?
Start with the practical questions: packing, dress codes, excursions, transfers and preparing for life aboard.
Read the first-time Viking guide →River or Ocean?
Compare the daily rhythm, time ashore, onboard space and travel demands before choosing your cruise.
Compare Viking River and Ocean →Explore the ways to sail
Choose a guide for the kind of journey that interests you. Mississippi has its own guide within Viking’s river offering.
Viking River Cruises
A closer look at European river cruising: life aboard, excursions, guest feedback and the realities of travelling on a working river.
Read Rob’s river cruise review →Viking Ocean Cruises
Explore the ocean experience, from ship spaces and dining to sea days, ports and deciding whether it suits you.
Explore Viking Ocean →Viking Expedition Cruises
Nature, wildlife and exploration. Understand the ships, destinations and what to expect when conditions help shape the day.
Explore Viking Expeditions →Viking Mississippi
Explore American river journeys through the ship, cabins, itineraries and regional stories along the Mississippi.
Explore Viking Mississippi →Would you enjoy the Viking style?
My starting question is simple: do you enjoy spending your days discovering places, then returning to a quieter ship? The guides above will help you compare that idea with your preferred pace, comfort and interests.
Before choosing a sailing, look carefully at walking demands, travel days, what your fare includes and the booking conditions. Use Viking’s official website for current itineraries and booking details.
A view from the river
I have worked with Viking since 2014. My aim here is to help you ask the useful questions before you book and arrive with a clearer idea of the journey ahead.
These are my own observations as a Viking employee, rather than an official company statement or an independent paying-passenger review.