Viking Ocean Cruises: Discover A New Way To Cruise

Cruise ships and itineraries designed for the thinking person - come experience the difference for yourself

Every day, sailing by sailing, Viking Ocean Cruises are re-inventing the way passengers explore their world. Along with its sister service, Viking River Cruises, Viking is bringing its thoughtful, elegant, and destination-focused philosophies to their ocean-faring vessels, the result is an experience you'll never forget. The Viking Difference is simple: engage passengers with the food, people, and customs that they'll encounter on their voyage. Viking ocean cruises are quickly making waves with an elegant, serene ship ambience. Also notable is that every Viking vessel spends more time in each port it visits - meaning you'll turn that extra time into in-depth cultural explorations and enrichment. Each shore excursion is thoughtfully and carefully curated.

Outstanding Service, Genuine Comfort

Viking's Swiss-trained, friendly and knowledgeable staff are all devoted to making your onboard stay the most memorable possible. With ships sizes that are both small and intimate, and every member of the staff, including stateroom stewards and the Explorers' Desk team, is dedicated to personally hosting you. Count on Viking to continually exceed your expectations with award-winning service.

Are Viking Cruises All Inclusive?

Simply stated, a Viking cruise includes everything you need, from meals and beverages to shore excursions and WiFi. Enjoy a comfort-filled experience that delivers everything you need to make the most of your time at sea. Each sailing includes the following as part of their value package:

• 1 complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
• Unlimited FREE WiFi
• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
• Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
• 24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
• Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
• Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
• All port taxes and fees
• Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air

On A Viking Cruise, Is Food Included?

Yes. Viking makes dining an important part of your journey, both onshore and aboard. Highly trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing an enriching culinary experience, whether you're savoring authentic regional specialties or American classics. Each Viking river ships' dining area - from the elegant to the casual - makes for an ideal setting for hospitable, attentive, and personalized service. Alternative restaurants, including The Chef's Table and Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, feature regional cuisine and specialty dishes - so you have choices, not just in food selection but where and how you enjoy them.

Viking's Loyalty Club: Explorer Society Benefits

TRAVEL CREDIT ON YOUR NEXT TRIP: Enjoy a credit on your upcoming travel with Viking Cruises. Whether you choose the rivers or oceans for your next journey, you will receive travel credits according to the amount of time that has elapsed since your last Viking voyage.

ONBOARD RECOGNITION: You will not want to miss the exclusive Viking Explorer Society members-only cocktail party during your next journey. Mingle with fellow guests, get to know the ship's staff and enjoy a complimentary cocktail.

THE INSIDE SCOOP: Be among the first to be informed about new Viking Cruises itineraries and new ships, so you always have first choice of destinations and departure dates. You will also receive news about special limited-time offers by email and/or regular mail, according to your preferences.

There are even more reasons to book - these benefits are combinable with a majority of the perks that you'll receive as part of our V.I.P. Customer Loyalty Club.