Welcome to the future of river cruising

Viking River Cruises is proud to announce that it has ordered two more ships in the Viking Longships class for delivery in 2012, bringing the total of new vessels to six. This will mark an unprecedented number of ships launching in a single season, an accomplishment that eclipses Viking’s own record of four ships christened into the fleet in 2001.

“Ever since we announced the introduction of the Viking Longships earlier this year, the response has been overwhelming,” stated Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking River Cruises. "To accommodate the demand, we have decided to accelerate the new builds schedule and bring two more Viking Longships into the fleet in 2012."

Expertly designed by Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and comfort.

• A radical new patent-pending design which allows for full-size staterooms combined with full-size verandas
• Large suites with a veranda outside the living room and French balcony in the bedroom
• Two sumptuous 445 sq. ft. Explorer Suites with private wraparound verandas and 270° views
• Our all-new Aquavit Terrace—an indoor/outdoor area at the bow of the ship for viewing, relaxing and casual dining
• French balcony staterooms featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
• Quiet, environmentally friendly hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden on the large sun deck
• Deluxe amenities like premium bath products and high-definition in-room entertainment
• Fine cuisine, exemplary service and immersive, culture-rich itineraries—all the things you have come to expect from Viking