Viking River Cruise Special Offers
Sail from $1999, up to free airfare, $25 deposit plus your choice of:
Double Past Guest Discount • Beverage Package & Gratuities • Up to $1000 Onboard Credit
FROM $1999pp
Danube Waltz
Budapest - Passau
8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
Round trip airfare from $599pp
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily monastic life on an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.
FROM $1999pp
Rhine Getaway
Basel - Amsterdam
8 Days | 6 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
Round trip airfare from $599pp
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
FROM $1999pp
Romantic Danube
Regensburg - Budapest
8 Days | 5 Guided Tours | 3 Countries
Round trip airfare from $599pp
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.
FROM $4499pp
Grand European Tour
Amsterdam - Budapest
15 Days | 12 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
Free airfare Oct/Nov 2025, Jul/Aug 2026
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
FROM $3249pp
Cities of Light
Paris - Prague
12 Days | 10 Guided Tours | 3 Countries
Round trip airfare from $599pp
Sail Europe’s most iconic rivers: the Main, lined with quaint villages; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Moselle with its steep vineyards. Enjoy Privileged Access to Prague’s Lobkowicz Palace. Delve into Nuremberg’s history at the Imperial Castle and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Savor Czech, German and French cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europe’s most luminous ports.
FROM $3499pp
Paris to the Swiss Alps
Paris - Zurich
12 Days | 10 Guided Tours | 4 Countries
Round trip airfare from $799pp
Pay your respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Discover Roman Trier. Taste Moselle Rieslings and visit the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy scenic cruising past the town of Sankt Goar, home of the Lorelei Rock, and through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO Site. Visit fascinating Worms and the university town of Heidelberg. Vineyard-flanked slopes and historic cities, along with hotel stays in Paris and Zürich, make this 12-day cruisetour irresistible.
FROM $2799pp
Lyon & Provence
Lyon - Avignon
8 Days | 7 Guided Tours | 1 Country
Round trip airfare from $599pp
Sail along the scenic Rhône River through the beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage.
FROM $3199pp
Rhine & Main Explorer
Nuremberg - Basel
11 Days | 9 Guided Tours | 3 Countries
Free airfare Oct/Nov 2025
Sail through southern Germany and explore neighboring regions in Switzerland and France. Visit Basel, considered the Swiss capital of culture with its charming old town steeped in tradition. Sample flavors of the Alsace region, explore Frankfurt, one of Europe’s high-powered business hubs, and visit lesser-known historic towns in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Turreted castles and a fascinating history exude a rich tapestry of medieval charm.
FROM $5999pp
Capitals of Eastern Europe
Vienna - Bucharest
17 Days | 12 Guided Tours | 7 Countries
Free airfare Oct/Nov 2025, Jul/Aug 2026
Discover the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s elegant capital and European center of classical music. In Bratislava, view grand palaces from the Hapsburg era and delve into Budapest’s vibrant culture. Be captivated by lesser-known gems as you visit towns and cities across the Balkans. Explore Bucharest’s old-world charm, tree-lined boulevards and witness its socialist architecture. With visits to five capital cities, this 17-day voyage is sure to inspire.
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH PROMO:
Châteaux, Rivers & Wine (Roundtrip Bordeaux, 8 days)
London, Paris & D-Day (London-Paris, 12 days)
France’s Finest (Paris-Avignon, 15 days)
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland (Avignon-Amsterdam, 15 days)
Portugal’s River of Gold (Lisbon-Porto, 10 days)
Passage to Eastern Europe (Bucharest-Budapest, 11 days)
Elegant Elbe (Berlin-Prague, 10 days)
Holland & Belgium (Amsterdam-Antwerp, 10 days)
Tulips & Windmills (Roundtrip Amsterdam, 10 days)
European Sojourn (Amsterdam-Bucharest, 23 days)
WINTER SAILINGS:
Treasures of the Rhine (Amsterdam-Basel, 10 days)
Treasures of the Danube (Budapest-Passau, 10 days)
Christmastime in Paris & Normandy (Roundtrip Paris, 8 days)
Christmas on the Rhine (Amsterdam-Basel, 8 days)
Christmas on the Danube (Budapest-Regensburg, 8 days)
Danube Christmas Delights (Budapest-Passau, 8 days)
Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle (Paris-Zürich, 12 days)
Christmas on the Main & Moselle (Paris-Prague, 12 days)
Christmas on the Rhine & Main (Nuremberg-Basel, 11 days)
Christmas Along the Elbe (Berlin-Prague, 10 days)
Offer valid on bookings made from January 1 – 31, 2025. Your choice of Double Past Guest discount, a FREE beverage package and included gratuities or shipboard credit. Shipboard credit based on cruise length: up to 8 days: $500 per couple ($250 per person), 9 to 14 days: $750 per couple ($375 per person), 15+ days: $1,000 per couple ($500 per person). Shipboard credit value in USD. No beverage package on Egypt ships. Not applicable on World Cruise itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE airfare only applicable to select departures of featured itineraries during stated sailing period and excludes World Cruise products. Free Airfare based on select voyages of Grand European Tour, Capitals of Eastern Europe, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, London, Paris & D-Day, Pharaohs & Pyramids, European Sojourn and select Mississippi voyages. Offer is based on inventory availability at time of purchase. A limited-time $25 deposit per person is due at time of booking for select departures of featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise products). Pay in full by February 28, 2025 or at time of booking if within 120 days of departure. 2026: Pay in full by June 15, 2025. 2027: January 15, 2026. Free and Reduced Air offers not valid when booked from gateways in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Mexico. Reduced Air offers vary by selected Air gateway in country of residence. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Air does not have to be purchased to receive cruise/cruisetour offer. Prices are based on double occupancy in US dollars and for US residents only, solo travelers higher. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. All fares reflect cruise taxes, port taxes and fees. 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.
Viking Inclusive Value
Across the Viking fleet, pricing that covers everything guests need—and nothing they do not.
- One complimentary landing or shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
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.
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)
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 (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 (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 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.
Longship Features
- 95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
- All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
- Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
- Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
- Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
- Library & onboard shop
- Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Laundry service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Ship Highlights
Our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable European river cruise experience available.
