Silver Travel Advisor Partner - Viking

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Viking Ocean and River cruises have been suspended until 31 August 2020. Please see the Viking website for further information.

Welcome to the world of Viking

Since Viking launched its first river cruise in 1997, it has become recognised for inspiring, award-winning journeys where you can immerse yourself in each destination. Its fleet of innovative river, ocean and new expedition ships are all designed for your enjoyment and comfort.

As the world’s leading river cruise line, Viking like to do things differently. The design of the Viking Longships® has revolutionised the river cruise experience and the launch of ocean cruises on the stunning, all-veranda ocean ships have revolutionised ocean cruising.

Now, building on its legacy of exploration, Viking’s expedition journeys to the Arctic, Antarctica and Canada’s Great Lakes reveal a breathtaking view of the planet and its wildlife in pristine landscapes, all on extraordinary new ships designed for discovery and which feature many industry firsts. Cutting-edge engineering ensures the smoothest voyage. Serene Scandinavian interior design and panoramic views greet you at every turn, while unrivalled service promises a relaxing and rewarding experience.

To enable you to best explore these remote regions, Viking has assembled a world-class expedition team to lead you on engaging shore landings, and esteemed scientific partners to deliver enriching programmes.

Viking believes that cruising should be about experiencing a destination and not just linking places on a map. Your journey should be one in which you can immerse yourself in the culture; one that will also relax and refresh you.

On a Viking cruise you look beyond the sights to explore the heart and soul of each fascinating destination: its people, culture, history and language. From marvelling at the skill of a flamenco dancer in a medieval Spanish town to watching a batik artist at work on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, each day brings new discoveries.

On board brings more wonderful discoveries. A spacious, light-filled lounge and bar are perfect for relaxing. And in the stylishly casual open-seating restaurants, no dinner jacket is required. You can choose to sit where you like and eat what you love – with a changing menu that features regional dishes and international favourites.

Viking’s elegant staterooms are the perfect sanctuary, and offer a wonderful view of the world through which you’re travelling. On Viking river ships, every room is an outside room with a river view. And every ocean room has its own private veranda. On its new expedition ships, each stateroom boasts a Nordic balcony: a panoramic window that lets the views and keeps the elements out.

Of course, great value is a given when you travel with Viking. You can enjoy a host of inclusions, such as delicious meals on board with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks, a guided excursion in each port of call and free Wi-Fi. Everything you need to enjoy yourself is included in the price.

Whether you choose to sail the world’s great rivers or the oceans, or voyage to the ends of the Earth, you can be sure that every Viking journey is unique, exciting and truly memorable.

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Read Features and Reviews about Viking

• Shore excursion to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Viking by Steve Aldridge
• Caribbean and South American shores with Viking – Part 1 by Steve Aldridge
• Caribbean and South American shores with Viking – Part 2 by Steve Aldridge
• Caribbean and South American shores with Viking – Part 3 by Steve Aldridge
• Visiting Viking Jupiter by Cathy Bartrop
• Suzanne Stavert discovers What is it really like on a Viking Cruise?
• Steve Aldridge goes on a Viking Far East Discovery
• Gill Haynes gets the measure of a great small ship – Viking Sky – in Greenwich
• Mike Pickup waltzes along the Danube on board the Viking Freya.
• Jeannine Williamson gets on board the Viking Star.
• Read a Silver Travel review about a river cruise holiday with Viking.
• Read about Viking new longship, the Viking Odin.
• Read Richard Okill’s feature on the new Viking Star.
• Read about Viking Christmas Cruises.
• Read Richard Okill’s feature about his Viking cruise on the River Douro.
• Read Steve Aldridge’s feature about his Viking cruise in Russia.

Viking on Silver Travel Radio

• Life on the ocean wave as told by Neil Barclay to the Silver Travel Show.

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• Tom Norman tells Jennie all about river cruises on the Douro River in Portugal.

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• Listen to Neil Barclay from Viking talking to the Silver Travel Show about voyages on the Rhine.

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