Viking River Cruises

Free round trip airfare on select 2026 river cruises, plus exclusive onboard credits you won't find anywhere else!

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⏰ Sale Ends December 31, 2025

Viking Year End Sale

Free airfare on select 2026 European river cruises, plus up to $700 in onboard credits

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FREE Airfare
On select itineraries
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$500 Credit
Per stateroom onboard
★ Berwick Exclusive
+$200 Credit
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Total Value: Up to FREE Air + $700 Onboard Credit

2026 River Cruise Itineraries

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Itinerary Travel Dates Airfare From Cruise From Itinerary
Danube Waltz
Budapest–Passau • 8 Days • 4 Countries
March–August FREE $2,799
Lyon & Provence
Lyon–Avignon • 8 Days • 1 Country
March–November FREE $2,799
Christmastime Paris & Normandy
Paris–Paris • 8 Days • 1 Country
Nov–Dec FREE $2,999
Tulips & Windmills
Amsterdam–Amsterdam • 10 Days • 2 Countries
March–April FREE $3,099
Cities of Light
Paris–Prague • 12 Days • 3 Countries
March–November FREE $3,599
Paris to the Swiss Alps
Paris–Zurich • 12 Days • 4 Countries
March–November FREE $3,599
Elegant Elbe
Berlin–Prague • 9 Days
March–July FREE $3,799
Paris & Heart of Normandy
Paris–Paris • 8 Days • 1 Country
March–November FREE $3,999
London, Paris & D-Day
London–Paris • 12 Days • 2 Countries
March–November FREE $4,799
Portugal's River of Gold
Lisbon–Porto • 10 Days • 2 Countries
April–August FREE $4,999
Grand European Tour
Amsterdam–Budapest • 15 Days • 4 Countries
April–August FREE $5,499
Capitals of Eastern Europe
Vienna–Bucharest • 17 Days • 2 Countries
March–August FREE $6,499
Romantic Danube
Budapest–Nuremberg • 8 Days • 3 Countries
April–August $399 $2,799
Rhine Getaway
Basel–Amsterdam • 8 Days • 4 Countries
March–August $399 $2,799
Holland & Belgium
Amsterdam–Antwerp • 10 Days • 3 Countries
June–August $399 $3,499
Rhine & Main Explorer
Nuremberg–Basel • 11 Days • 3 Countries
April–August $399 $3,799
Passage to Eastern Europe
Budapest–Bucharest • 11 Days • 5 Countries
March–August $399 $3,899

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Terms & Conditions: Viking Year End Sale valid on bookings made Dec 6–31, 2025. Up to FREE airfare on select listed itineraries and months; some months have higher airfare costs. $500 per stateroom onboard credit from Viking on listed river itineraries. $200 per stateroom Berwick Voyages exclusive onboard credit on new bookings. Special fares applicable to select departures during stated sailing periods. Offer based on inventory availability. $25 deposit per person due at booking; remaining deposit due with final payment. Free/Reduced Air not valid from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Mexico gateways. Prices based on double occupancy in US dollars for US residents. Offer may be withdrawn without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Discover what makes Viking the world’s leading river cruise line.

Embark on an unforgettable Journey with Viking River Cruises! Discover the beauty of Europe, Asia, and Africa like never before as you sail unique itineraries along picturesque rivers. Immerse yourself in new cultures, sample delicious local cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime. With Viking River Cruises, you’ll experience a vacation that is not just about the destination, but about the journey itself.

Experience the epitome of luxury river cruising on a Viking River Cruise Longship! Sailing through the breathtaking landscapes of Europe, these award-winning ships offer a variety of stateroom options, including true two-room suites with spacious verandas. Indulge in onboard amenities such as a fine-dining restaurant, cozy bar and lounge, library, and expansive sun deck. Enjoy al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace while admiring the ship’s elegant Scandinavian design. Viking Longships are also environmentally conscious, featuring solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden, and energy-efficient hybrid engines for an ultra-smooth ride.

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Viking Inclusive Value

Across the Viking fleet, pricing that covers everything guests need—and nothing they do not.

Every Viking River Cruise includes a guided shore excursion in every port, led by expert local guides. Onboard, guests enjoy all meals, including regional specialties and American classics, plus complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Multiple dining venues and open seating let you dine when and where you like, with no need for reservations.

Also included: 24-hour specialty coffees and teas, daily bottled water, free Wi-Fi, and an in-room entertainment system with movies on demand and international news channels. All taxes and port charges are covered, with no surprise fees. Guests on cruisetours or pre/post extensions stay in first-class hotels arranged by Viking, adding seamless comfort before or after your cruise.

Accommodations

Viking River Cruise Staterooms

With Viking's exclusive patented corridor configuration—a distinctive feature of our Viking Longships—they are able to offer a variety of stateroom choices, from the deluxe comfort of spacious Veranda and French Balcony Staterooms to Veranda and Explorer Suites.

Couple relaxing in an Explorer Suite on a Viking Longship with scenic river views

Explorer Suite (ES)

  • Stateroom size: 445 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
Guest standing on the balcony of a Veranda Suite aboard a Viking River Cruise ship

Veranda Suite (AA)

  • Stateroom size: 275 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
Veranda Stateroom on Viking Longship with balcony, table, and two chairs overlooking the river

Veranda (A, B)

  • Stateroom size: 205 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony Stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and river railing view

French Balcony (C, D)

  • Stateroom size: 135 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Standard Stateroom with fixed window and natural light streaming in on Viking Longship

Standard Fixed Window (E, F)

  • Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
The Ships

Viking River Cruise Longships

Viking’s river cruise ships blend modern elegance with Scandinavian design, offering spacious staterooms, gourmet dining, enriching cultural experiences, and panoramic views for an intimate and immersive journey on iconic waterways.

Viking River Cruise ship docked near Passau, Germany on the Danube River

Longship Features

Ship Highlights

Our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable European river cruise experience available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a Viking River Cruise?

Viking River Cruises include guided shore excursions, gourmet dining, complimentary wine and beer with meals, onboard enrichment programs, and free WiFi.

Which Viking River Cruise is best for first-timers?

The Rhine River Cruise is one of the best options for first-time travelers. It features breathtaking castle views, charming European towns, and immersive cultural experiences in Germany, France, and Switzerland.

How much does a Viking River Cruise cost?

Viking River Cruises typically range from $2,000 to $15,000 per person, depending on itinerary, cabin type, and season.

Where do Viking River Cruises sail?

Viking offers river cruises throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S., with popular routes including the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro, and Mississippi Rivers.

Do Viking River Cruises have all-inclusive pricing?

Viking includes many amenities in its pricing, such as meals, wine & beer with lunch and dinner, shore excursions, WiFi, and cultural programming. However, optional excursions, gratuities, and airfare are additional costs.

Are Viking River Cruises suitable for families with children?

Viking River Cruises are designed for adults and do not accommodate children under 18, making them ideal for couples, solo travelers, and groups looking for a relaxed, cultural experience.

How far in advance should I book a Viking River Cruise?

It's best to book at least 6-12 months in advance, as Viking River Cruises are popular and often sell out early, especially for peak seasons.

What is the best time of year to take a Viking River Cruise?

The best time depends on the destination. Spring and fall offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is great for warmer temperatures. Winter is perfect for Christmas market cruises.

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