Viking River Cruises operates the world’s largest and best fleet of deluxe vessels built specifically for river travel. With a long heritage in European river cruising, we are the most knowledgeable company in the business. Viking was the first to offer river trips in Russia, and our China management team has decades of experience helping North Americans see China. As a result, more than half a million people have joined Viking on magical, enlightening journeys through these exciting places.
Elegant, Comfortable Ships
Viking ships are Scandinavian in design, with open, airy interiors by famed maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten. Guests enjoy all the amenities they might expect in a fine hotel, plus expansive, panoramic views throughout.
Spacious Accommodations
Every stateroom has an “outside” river view, and most windows on every ship open to the fresh air. Experience the comfort of hotel-style beds with European linens and duvets, and satellite television with CNN and other programming.
Classic, Gourmet Cuisine
Enjoy sumptuous breakfasts and wonderful lunches and dinners with Viking. Created by European and celebrity chefs, our menus combine regional specialties with American fare to delight the most discriminating palate. While meals are casual, open-seating affairs, the atmosphere is always elegant.
Consistently Excellent Service
Enjoy the same standard of service wherever you sail with Viking—Europe, Russia or China—because we manage it all: nautical, technical, catering, sightseeing and guides. With headquarters in Switzerland and offices in both Russia and China, we oversee these regional shipboard operations.
Expert Planning & Execution
When you travel with Viking, you can relax knowing that all the details of your experience, both on board and ashore, will be fun and interesting. Our superb Program Directors—and indeed all Viking staff members—are completely devoted to ensuring that every trip you take with us exceeds your expectations.
Deep Cultural Enrichment
On every Viking itinerary, expert Program Directors provide background, context and regional perspective. Demonstrations, lectures and workshops supplement on-shore exploration. For 2010, we take you to a wider range of destinations than ever before—which means more cultural traditions, cuisines and wines, games, music and dances to experience and enjoy. This adds up to a personalized, in-depth experience wherever you travel with Viking.
All-Inclusive Packages
Your fare covers meals, shore excursions, lectures and cultural performances; it also covers hotel accommodations during city portions of itineraries. And when you purchase air travel through Viking, we transfer you to and from the airport, ship and hotels at no additional charge.
