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As the small ship experts, Viking is able to deliver you right to your destination’s doorstep to explore in comfort. From river ships in Europe, Southeast Asia, Egypt, and along the Mississippi to under 1,000-guest ocean ships that sail the world, Viking offers a tremendous variety of destination-focused itineraries and departures visiting popular ports and hidden gems around the world. Since the launch of Viking Expeditions and their voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic and The Great Lakes, you can now explore all seven continents. Their small ships, designed to evoke the comfort of a floating hotel, offer serene, light-filled spaces with understated elegance—this is the Viking version of modern luxury. Viking is honored to have been named #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the fifth consecutive year in a row.

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With Viking Inclusive Value, the price you pay covers everything you need — Free Wi-Fi, beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner, a free shore excursion in each port, port fees & and more!

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Specifically built to navigate the Nile, MS Antares is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


More than 15 years ago, Viking River Cruises began in Russia. Today, we continue to take you to her great landmarks and welcoming heartland. Cruises in Russia give you the chance to take in the colorful sights of Red Square, the royal retreats of St. Petersburg and quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl and Uglich.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Meaning “second” or “another” in Norse mythology, Annar is a figure associated with the earth. He is often considered the second husband of the giantess Nótt (Night) and the father of Jörð (Earth), who is also the mother of Thor.


Boasting many of the same popular design elements of our Viking Longships, our new Elbe ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Their customized hulls and engines are specially built to navigate the historic Elbe river.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Viking Aton is a brand new sister ship to Viking Osiris, the most upscale ship in Egypt. Built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known. Accommodating just 82 guests, she offers the ultimate in comfort.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites o


Explore the world with the Comfort of Viking Cruises. Spend more time at your destination, unpack once on our small luxury ships, enjoy your spacious cabin and unique programming with our all-inclusive cruising. See why Viking is ranked the world's leader in River Cruising.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Boasting the same popular design elements as our Viking Longships, our Viking Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate the Seine River.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


More than 15 years ago, Viking River Cruises began in Russia. Today, we continue to take you to her great landmarks and welcoming heartland. Cruises in Russia give you the chance to take in the colorful sights of Red Square, the royal retreats of St. Petersburg and quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl and Uglich.


These intimate ships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.


These intimate ships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, Viking Longships provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on Europe's rivers and the most al fresco dining.


More than 15 years ago, Viking River Cruises began in Russia. Today, we continue to take you to her great landmarks and welcoming heartland. Cruises in Russia give you the chance to take in the colorful sights of Red Square, the royal retreats of St. Petersburg and quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl and Uglich.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Boasting the same popular design elements as our Viking Longships, our Viking Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate the Seine River.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


The sleek, award-winning Viking Legend host just 188 guests sails our most popular itineraries. With airy atriums, inviting restaurants with panoramic windows, innovative Aquavit Terraces for al fresco dining, deluxe suites, spacious staterooms and environmentally friendly hybrid engines.


Viking has a fleet of small, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each sister ship carries fewer than 1,000 guests and is engineered to allow direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Viking has a fleet of small, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each sister ship carries fewer than 1,000 guests and is engineered to allow direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe..


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


These intimate ships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.


Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Osiris is a brand new vessel, the most upscale ship in Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a state-of-the-art vessel—designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known.


First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions.


The sleek, award-winning Viking Prestige host just 188 guests sails our most popular itineraries. With airy atriums, inviting restaurants with panoramic windows, innovative Aquavit Terraces for al fresco dining, deluxe suites, spacious staterooms and environmentally friendly hybrid engines.


Specifically built to navigate the Nile River, the all-suite Viking Ra® accommodates 52 guests. Fully reimagined to international standards, it features the clean, elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, and blended with local influences like traditional geometric Arabic patterns.


Boasting the same popular design elements as our Viking Longships, our Viking Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate the Seine River.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


With understated elegance and trademark Viking interiors, this is the very best ship on Russia’s waterways today. Fully refurbished for the 2012 sailing season, Viking Rurik offers private verandas on every stateroom on the upper and middle decks!


Designed to navigate the Mekong River, hosting just 80 guests, Viking Saigon offers understated elegance and has been built to reflect the clean, Scandinavian design principles for which Viking is known.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


Completely refurbished, the Viking fleet in Eastern Europe offers exceptional ambiance with all the comforts of a fine hotel. Enjoy spacious staterooms and suites, an inviting restaurant and beautiful public spaces on elegant ships that set a new standard of river cruising excellence in the region.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Boasting the same popular design elements as our Viking Longships, our Viking Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate the Seine River.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites ogn the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


These intimate ships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.


More than 15 years ago, Viking River Cruises began in Russia. Today, we continue to take you to her great landmarks and welcoming heartland. Cruises in Russia give you the chance to take in the colorful sights of Red Square, the royal retreats of St. Petersburg and quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl and Uglich.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


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Viking Ocean Cruises boasts a fleet of new, all-veranda, state-of-the-art ocean ships. Each identical sister ship carries only 930 guests and is engineered at a scale that allows direct access into most ports. Classified by Cruise Critic as “small ships,” the fleet features understated elegance and modern Scandinavian design.


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State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, our state-of-the-art Viking Longships® provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on the rivers of Europe and the most al fresco dining.


State-of-the-art Viking Longships® offer guests unprecedented levels of comfort, including full verandas and the largest suites on the rivers of Europe.


Dedicated specifically to exploring destinations in China, with an onboard experience that complements your discoveries ashore, our award-winning, all-veranda small ship hosts just 930 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.


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Another cruise to remember.

By: World traveler


Reviewed on: 24 Apr 2019

We have been on many Viking cruise ships and this one takes the cake. The ship is new and beautiful. The staterooms are spacious and well designed, better than most hotels. Going to Egypt with all the creature comforts and seeing so many sites with great guides and unobtrusive protection made for a fabulous time.
Travel Advisor:  Deborah Knopf

great trip

By: bonnie


Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2020

It was fabulous, the rooms were spacious and Chef Jakub was beyond amazing.
Travel Advisor:  Michael Kempinski

2022 Viking cruise on the Nile

By: Holly


Reviewed on: 25 May 2022

I would definitely recommend this ship. the crew was very attentive from the Cabin stewards up to the Hotel Director. The food was varied and delicious and the tour guides were excellent--highly educated and informative. Together with the drivers and security detail, our tour guides made sure that everything went smoothly and that we always felt safe. They also helped us navigate the crowds at the sites and made sure we didn't miss any of the highlights.
Travel Advisor:  Lise-Marie Wertanzl

Review Your Cruise Ship

By: Bob


Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2023

The ms Antares is one of Viking's older ships but no issues. The rooms were spacious, crew was friendly/helpful and the food was great.
Travel Advisor:  Shawna Copeland

Egypt

By: Jeff


Reviewed on: 07 Feb 2025

This has been our eighth cruise with Viking, including a World Cruise. This was different from prior cruises but only from the ship standpoint. It was an older ship with much different interiors, room set ups and amenities. The excursions were phenomenal and the tour guides were fantastic. Haana was our guide during the cruise portion. She was easy to understand and knowledgeable. Ghaith was our guide during the Petra extension. He also was extremely knowledgeable and took us at a good pace. Staff on the MS Antares were outstanding. We will continue to cruise with Viking. We have two cruises already booked.
Travel Advisor:  Janelle Olinger

Antares

By: XxyyZz


Reviewed on: 21 Mar 2025

The Viking Antares was fabulous. It had that “Death on the Nile” look and feel. Smallest Viking ship I have traveled on, loved the ability to really get to know fellow travelers.
Travel Advisor:  Tony Labbe

Post Nile Cruise Comments

By: Viking


Reviewed on: 29 Mar 2025

Everything was excellent except one aspect. All meals are served in one venue with family style sitting only. You need to be able to enjoy chit chatting with strangers every day-- breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was little opportunity to enjoy a private meal with my wife.
Travel Advisor:  Debbie Wiseman

Egypt with Viking

By: Egypt with Viking


Reviewed on: 31 Oct 2025

Our Program Director was absolutely the BEST; lots of information, both historically and regarding current affairs of Egypt, caution advise about what to and not to do and be aware of. Safety 1st was clearly a priority and we never felt at risk. Ship staff were wonderful. Sad that this ship will be retired and replaced with a newer Viking version. In the pre-cruise info there was guidance about tipping that would be charged to our account. We were never informed that this could have been "prepaid." I inquired about these account charges with 2 different ship staff and BOTH informed me that there was NOT an option for charging tips to our account. This created an immediate need to seek out ATMs. A day before disembarking we meet with yet another ship staff who showed us that charges were added to our account. We had been misinformed about the tipping. This definitely needs to be handled better. Pre-cruise info incorrectly outlined Intra-Egypt flight baggage restrictions.
Travel Advisor:  Patty Perry

Another Viking adventure

By: J patrick


Reviewed on: 14 Nov 2025

All great. Viking takes care of you and what you need to have a fantastic trip. We were on the Viking Amun not the Antares. It is the newest ship. Not listed above.
Travel Advisor:  Angela Atkinson

Amun was Beautiful and Crew was Fantastic

By: World Traveler


Reviewed on: 12 Feb 2026

We loved sailing on the Viking Amun. It was beautiful and the crew was attentive and extremely personable and helpful. Amun is a newer ship and was not one of the selections above so the selection above is not accurate and we saved on the Amun. We did go on many excursions with passengers from the Antares and all their feedback was positive.
Travel Advisor:  Autumn Garduno

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