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Viking River Ships Naming Ceremony 2025 (41:11)

On October 21, 2025, Viking named its nine newest river ships—including the company’s 100th ship—during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland.

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Viking Mississippi: A Closer Look​ (1:09)

All Viking ships are carefully designed to enable exploration. Understated, elegant interiors feature our signature Scandinavian design that never upstages the destination, and thoughtful details throughout are chosen specifically with comfort in mind. This video provides a closer look at the design of the state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi, which is built specifically to navigate the Mississippi River.

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Viking Longships: A Closer Look (1:25)

All Viking ships are carefully designed to enable exploration. Understated, elegant interiors feature our signature Scandinavian design that never upstages the destination, and thoughtful details throughout are chosen specifically with comfort in mind. This video provides a closer look at the design of our state-of-the-art Viking Longships, which are built specifically to navigate the rivers of Europe.

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Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Longship Suite (0:56)

Our elegant, award-winning Viking Longships are recognized for their innovative design allowing for river cruising’s first-ever true (two-room) suites. Complete with a full-size veranda, these Viking Suites offer more space and comfort, early check-in, a welcome bottle of champagne and more. Learn more about what the Viking Suite Collection has to offer.

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Viking Longships: Explorer Suite (0:50)

The exceptional Explorer Suites on board Viking Longships feature separate sleeping and sitting rooms, a wraparound veranda with 270° views, a French balcony and hotel-style amenities.

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Viking Longships Tour (2:44)

With their innovative patented design, al fresco Aquavit Terrace® and understated elegance, Viking Longships provide the most rewarding way to explore Europe. Find out more on this short tour.

Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2022 (11:47)

During the naming ceremony in Paris, France, Viking welcomed eight new Europe River ships to its award-winning fleet, including 4 purpose-built Viking Longships for the Seine River.

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Viking Longships: The Onboard Experience (4:55)

Tour our stylish ships, designed with understated elegance and comfort in mind. Spacious staterooms, indoor and outdoor dining venues and panoramic views enrich your travel experience.

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Viking Douro Ships: A Closer Look (1:19)

All Viking ships are carefully designed to enable exploration. Understated, elegant interiors feature our signature Scandinavian design that never upstages the destination, and thoughtful details throughout are chosen specifically with comfort in mind. This video provides a closer look at the design of our state-of-the-art Portugal vessels, which are built specifically to navigate the Douro River.

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Viking’s Douro Ships: Built for the River of Gold (1:02)

Discover what makes Viking’s Douro River ships uniquely suited to navigate Portugal’s River of Gold. Built specifically for the Douro’s winding landscape and smaller ports, Viking’s vessels feature elegant Scandinavian design, panoramic views and state‑of‑the‑art engineering.

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Viking Mekong Ships: A Closer Look (1:26)

All Viking ships are carefully designed to enable exploration. Understated, elegant interiors feature our signature Scandinavian design that never upstages the destination, and thoughtful details throughout are chosen specifically with comfort in mind. This video provides a closer look at the design of our state-of-the-art vessels that are built specifically to navigate the Mekong River.

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The Viking Hathor & Viking Sobek Naming Ceremony (12:04)

On November 5, 2024, Viking named its newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek, with a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt. The Hon. Edward Herbert, served as ceremonial godfather of the Viking Hathor; his great-great-grandfather, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, was Howard Carter’s benefactor and co-explorer, whose excavation uncovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen near Luxor almost exactly 102 years earlier on November 4, 1922. Mohamed El Banna, a member of the Egyptian Senate and the founder of Cosmos Egypt, Viking’s exclusive tour operator in Egypt, served as the ceremonial godfather of the Viking Sobek.

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Viking Egypt Ships: A Closer Look (1:27)

All Viking ships are carefully designed to enable exploration. Understated, elegant interiors feature our signature Scandinavian design that never upstages the destination, and thoughtful details throughout are chosen specifically with comfort in mind. This video provides a closer look at the design of our state-of-the-art Egypt vessels, which are built specifically to navigate the Nile River.

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The Viking Aton Naming Ceremony (5:38)

On August 19, 2023, Viking named its newest vessel on the Nile River, the Viking Aton.During a special ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, the ship’s ceremonial godfather, Richard Riveire, designer of Viking’s award-winning river, ocean and expedition vessels and founding principal of internationally acclaimed interior design firm Rottet Studio, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship.

Viking Mississippi Float Out (2:21)

February 2022. The 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in summer 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.

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The Viking Osiris Naming Ceremony (4:41)

On August 22, 2022, on the banks of the Nile River, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon named Viking’s newest ship, the Viking Osiris. Only miles away in the fabled Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter, with the Earl’s great-grandfather, discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun, one hundred years ago this year.

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Are You a First-Time River Cruiser? (2:26)

There is no more enriching and convenient way to travel than on a Viking river cruise. If you are new to river cruising and would like to know what you can expect, watch this video.

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Longships Christening 2013 (1:44)

Viking River Cruises sets a Guinness World Record for “The Most Ships Inaugurated in One Day by One Company” with the simultaneous christening of 10 new Viking Longships on March 20 in Amsterdam.

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Viking Longships: Innovative Elegance (1:00)

Our innovative Viking Longships offer full-size verandas and the largest suites on Europe’s rivers. Dine in the restaurant or al fresco on our Aquavit Terrace®, all with panoramic views.

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Longship Staterooms (3:06)

The streamlined Scandinavian design and generous amenities of the staterooms on board Viking Longships create a lovely place to call home while exploring the waterways of Europe. Find out why.

Viking Longships Christening 2015 (2:21)

During simultaneous christenings in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany, Viking welcomed 10 award-winning Viking Longships and two custom vessels for the Elbe River to its European fleet.

Viking Longships Christening 2016 (2:11)

During a festive waterfront Christening Ceremony in Amsterdam, Viking was proud to welcome six of its new Viking Longships to the award-winning and innovative fleet.

Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2019 (5:10)

During a festive naming ceremony in Basel, Switzerland, Viking welcomed seven new Europe river ships to its award-winning fleet, including six innovative Viking Longships. Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen is pictured with the ships’ honorary godmothers at the Picasso exhibition at Basel’s Foundation Beyeler museum.

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Making a Viking Longship (5:43)

Witness the intricate craftsmanship and herculean efforts that go into building a Viking Longship as you pay a fascinating visit to Rostock’s Neptun Yard along Germany’s northern coast.

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Cooking with Karine: In the Galley (0:58)

Ever wonder what goes on in your river ship’s galley? Take a look inside the kitchen at the peak of mealtime as Karine dons an apron and joins the ranks of our talented crew.

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Exploring the World in Comfort: Viking’s River Voyages (2:57)

Learn what sets Viking’s river voyages apart. From destination‑focused itineraries and cultural enrichment to elegant Scandinavian design and thoughtful onboard experiences, this video reveals Viking’s distinctive approach to exploring the world’s great rivers.

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The Viking Experience (3:45)

Journey through the world’s most exciting river destinations on one of our elegant, award-winning ships. Learn more about the culturally immersive experiences that await you at every bend. (2018)

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The Original Longships (5:33)

Delve into the past for a look into the art of building a Viking longship. Meet a master boatbuilder and learn about the role these vessels played in Viking society centuries ago.

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Viking 360° Ship Tours (2:29)

Explore the Scandinavian designed spaces of our award-winning ocean and river ships with our engaging 360° ship tours, which allow you to step into the heart of our vessels virtually from the comfort of home.

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Christening Highlights 2014 (3:02)

Learn how Viking earned the Guinness World Records title for “Most Ships Inaugurated in One Day by One Company,” an event that unfolded in Amsterdam, Rostock and Avignon.

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Viking Astrild and Viking Beyla (0:55)

Viking Astrild and Viking Beyla were custom built for the Elbe River. These sister ships include deluxe accommodations, streamlined interiors and many features of our Viking Longships.

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*Prices are per person, in Australian dollars, based on double occupancy and correct at time of publication. Prices include all advertised discounts, and all offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All offers are only valid for new bookings and only on selected departures made from 05 August 2026 until sold out. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. View the Passenger Ticket Contract for full booking terms and conditions. Itineraries are subject to change and may vary by departure date. Map depicts the standard itinerary offered.
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RIVER OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS

APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL SOLD OUT, ON SELECTED 2027, 2028 & 2029 SAILINGS ONLY.

“Flights on Us” - receive Economy flights booked through Viking up to the maximum value of AU$2,800pp.

  • “Flights on Us” offer provides Economy flights booked through Viking for both guests, up to the maximum value of AU$2,800 per person (pp).  Flights must originate in Australia (AU) or New Zealand (NZ) to be eligible for this offer.
  • Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings made from 5 August 2026 until sold out, where flights are booked through Viking, in conjunction with selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean or Expedition cruises.
  • “Flights on Us” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
  • Flights are booked at Viking’s discretion using Viking’s choice of airline, routing, dates and flight times, from selected major gateways in AU/NZ: DL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG.
  • Viking will contact guests, or their nominated travel advisor, once flights are in date range and able to be booked.  At this time, guests complete an Air Form and may nominate preferences for airline, dates, routing and stopovers.
  • Guests must return their completed Air Form within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the request from Viking. If the completed Air Form is not received within this timeframe, Viking may remove the “Flights on Us” offer and apply the relevant “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer instead.
  • Viking will endeavour to accommodate guests’ preferences when proposing flights but may be unable to meet all requests due to airline specific rules and availability.
  • If the cost of the selected flights exceeds AU$2,800pp, guests must pay the difference before flights are ticketed and confirmed.
  • The AU$2,800pp value is a maximum promotional value only and does not guarantee that all eligible flights will cost AU$2,800pp or that guests will receive a cash payment, refund or credit for any unused value.
  • If selected flights cost less than AU$2,800pp, any unused promotional value will be forfeited and cannot be applied to another part of the booking or transferred to another person.
  • Guests who choose to book premium economy or business class flights through Viking may apply the AU$2,800pp Economy flight promotional value towards the upgraded airfare. Guests must pay any difference between the promotional value and the airline’s cost for the upgraded flights before flights are confirmed.
  • Any additional costs for the selected flights are required to be paid before flights will be ticketed and confirmed.
  • Once flights are ticketed and confirmed, any change or cancellation of the flights will be subject to the applicable airline’s standard change and cancellation fees.
  • Use promotion code FOU28 to apply the “Flights on Us” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
  • If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default.
  • Promotion is applied to all guests on the cruise booking.  Guests travelling together on the same cruise booking cannot apply different promotions to the booking.
  • Solo guests can use up to AU$5,600 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air promotion will be waived and cannot be applied towards any other portion of the booking or transferred to any other person or booking.

“Discount in Lieu of Flights” — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently.

  • Guests receive a discount of AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
  • Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings, made from 5 August 2026 until sold out, on selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruises.
  • “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
  • Solo guests receive a discount of AU$5,600 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
  • Guests are responsible for booking their own flights, independently of Viking.
  • Guests are not eligible to change to the “Flights on Us” Economy flight promotional offer once the promotion has ended or the applicable departure, category or offer allocation has sold out.
  • Use promotion code CCR28 to apply the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
  • If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default. Guests who prefer the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer must select that offer or enter the applicable promotion code at the time of booking.

 

RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS

APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL SOLD OUT, ON ELIGIBLE 2026–2030 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY SAILINGS.

  • Cruise Only offers exclude the “Flights on Us” and “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offers listed above.
  • Cruise Only offers are available for new bookings made from 5 August 2026 until sold out on these eligible sailings:
  • River: any 2026 Viking River cruise, plus any 2030 departure of Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine, Oberammergau with Salzburg and Oberammergau, The Passion Play itineraries.
  • Ocean: selected 2026 Viking Ocean cruises, plus all 2026–2029 departures of the Australia & New Zealand and Komodo & the Australian Coast Viking Ocean cruise itineraries.
  • Expedition: selected 2026–2029 Viking Expedition cruise sailings.

Cruise Only offers do not apply to the following itineraries:

  • Ocean: all 2026–2029 departures of Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III and Viking World Voyage IV.
  • Expedition: all 2026–2029 departures of Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, From the Arctic to Antarctica, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
  • Cruise pricing on the Viking Australia website is the sale price, inclusive of the advertised savings. Strikeout pricing displayed indicates Viking’s original brochure pricing for the relevant departure and category. Savings are calculated against that original brochure pricing. Maximum savings are available on selected departures and categories only and may not be available on all dates, stateroom categories or itineraries.

Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.


GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL SOLD OUT ON ALL ELIGIBLE RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE SAILINGS (2026-2030).

  • These General Terms & Conditions apply to the River, Ocean and Expedition Cruise offers listed above, for eligible sailings between 2026 and 2030, unless otherwise stated in the specific offer terms.
  • Prices are per person, in Australian dollars, based on double occupancy and correct at time of publication.
  • Prices include all advertised discounts.
  • Offers are subject to availability on selected departures and categories. If an advertised departure, category or offer allocation sells out before the advertised end date, the offer may no longer be available for that departure or category.
  • Offers are only valid for new bookings made on selected departures from 5 August 2026 until the promotion has ended, unless the applicable departure, category or offer allocation sells out prior.
  • A deposit of AU$1,000pp is required within three (3) days of booking to secure a confirmed reservation. If a deposit is not received within this time frame the reservation may automatically cancel.
  • Once deposit payment has been made, Viking’s standard cancellation penalties apply.
  • Under Viking’s Flexible Deposit Policy, qualified guests may cancel before the final payment due date and receive their deposit back as a Future Cruise Voucher (FCV), less a cancellation fee of AU$100pp.
  • When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees also apply.
  • Itineraries, inclusions, timings and routes are subject to change. Advertising images, maps and summaries are indicative only and may not show every port, route or timing detail. Guests should review the itinerary and inclusions for their selected departure on the Viking Australia website before booking and again before travel.

Flexible Deposit Policy from 01 April 2024 - Terms & Conditions.

  • Our Flexible Deposit Policy applies to new reservations made from 01 April 2024 and is combinable with all other Viking offers available.
  • Under our Flexible Deposit Policy, qualified guests can cancel their booking before the final payment due date and receive their deposit back in the form of a Future Cruise Voucher (FCV) less a cancellation fee of AU$100pp.
  • When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees will also apply. In some cases, airfares will be non-refundable. In the event of cancellation of flights, the airline cancellation fees will be deducted from the deposit paid and, therefore, the FCV issued.
  • Guests will have 24 months from the date of issue of the FCV, to select their new date and make a new reservation on any Viking River, Ocean, or Expedition cruise.
  • The FCV has no cash value and is unable to be used as the deposit on a new booking. An additional cruise deposit will be required for the new booking, and the FCV will be applied as a ’Booking Discount’.
  • The FCV will be automatically applied at the time of booking and must be redeemed by the expiration date on the voucher. The FCV must be applied prior to final payment on the booking.
  • Once the FCV has been applied to a booking it is considered redeemed and cannot be re‐issued or used towards another cruise. Any unused balance on the FCV is lost and has no cash value.
  • Once issued, the FCV is non-transferable.
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