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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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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TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR BOOKINGS MADE BETWEEN 01 APRIL – 30 JUNE 2026 at 5:00pm (AEST) ON ALL RIVER SAILINGS (2026-2029)

  • Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy and correct at time of printing. 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 between 01 April – 30 June 2026 at 5:00pm (AEST) unless sold out prior.
  • A partially refundable deposit of AU$1,000 per person (in the form of a future cruise voucher less an AU$100 cancellation fee) is required to secure a confirmed reservation within 3 days of booking otherwise reservation may automatically cancel. The deposit amount varies for World Cruises, Longitudinal World Cruises and Grand Journeys.
  • Once deposit payment has been made, standard cancellation penalties apply. 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 and may not match maps or other representations shown in advertisements. Guests should refer to our website to view the specific details by itinerary and departure date. Guests should also review the final itinerary provided prior to travel.
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    “Save up to 35%” on select River, Ocean or Expedition voyages based on Lyon & Provence 02 October 2026 departure.

LIMITED TIME OFFER - Doubled Past Guest discount for bookings made between 1 – 30 April 2026.

  • Past Guests to Viking are eligible to receive double the applicable past guest discount off the cruise fare at the time of booking.
  • Guests who have sailed with Viking within 12 months prior to the booking date are eligible for a discount of AU$400per person on new bookings made from 01 to 30 April 2026.
  • Guests who have sailed with Viking more than 12 months before the booking date are eligible for a discount of AU$200 per person on new bookings made from 01 to 30 April 2026.
  • These discounts cannot be transferred towards any other booking or any other person.
  • Past Guests of Viking may be required to provide evidence of their past voyage. Confirmation of the booking number of recent cruises to the Viking reservation team may be requested for confirmation of offer validity.
  • Displayed prices indicate the lowest available pricing across all available sailings from 2026-2029 and may have different offers applicable from those advertised for the promoted sailing years. Pricing for each itinerary can vary at short notice as availability changes and sailings close for the current season.
  • Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

Flexible Deposit Policy (01 April 2024 – 30 June 2026 at 5PM AEST) Terms & Conditions.

  • Our flexible deposit policy applies to new reservations only made between 01 April 2024 – 30 June 2026 at 5:00pm (AEST) and is combinable with all other Viking offers available.
  • Under our flexible deposit policy, qualified guests can cancel their booking before final payment due date and receive deposit back in the form of a future cruise voucher less a AU$100 per person cancellation fee.
  • Guests will have 24 months to select their new date and use their Future Cruise Voucher to make a new reservation on any river, ocean, or expedition cruise.
  • 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, these fees will be deducted from the deposit paid, and therefore the future cruise voucher issued.
  • The future cruise voucher can be used on any new Viking cruise and will be applied at booking and must be redeemed by the expiration date prior to final payment.
  • The future cruise voucher has no cash value and will be applied as a ’Booking Discount’.
  • Once the voucher is redeemed, it cannot be re‐issued or used towards another cruise, and any unused balance of the voucher is lost and has no cash value.
  • Valid future cruise voucher is non-transferable.
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