Longships Christening 2013

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.

The Viking Osiris Naming Ceremony

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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Viking Mississippi Float Out

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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Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2022

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 360° Ship Tours

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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Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2019

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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Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Longship Suite

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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Are You a First-Time River Cruiser?

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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Viking Longships Tour

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.

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Exploring in Comfort

See what sets Viking apart: daily cultural immersion, opportunities for leisure and relaxation, and events that engage your mind and enliven your spirit.

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The Viking Experience

Journey through the world’s most exciting destinations with The World’s Leading River Cruise Line.

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Viking Onboard Experience

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 Longships: Explorer Suite

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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Longship Staterooms

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.

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Viking Mississippi

Inspired by our award-winning river and ocean ships, this new state-of-the-art vessel will feature clean, Scandinavian design and public spaces that are familiar to our guests but have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages.

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Viking Longships: Innovative Elegance

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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Christening Highlights 2014

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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Longships Christening 2013

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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Making a Viking Longship

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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The Original Longships

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 Astrild and Viking Beyla

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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Viking Hemming and Viking Torgil

Custom built for Portugal’s Douro River, the intimate, state-of-the-art Viking Hemming and Viking Torgil feature several stateroom categories and lounges with floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Viking Longships Christening 2015

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.

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Viking Longships Christening 2016

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.

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Viking Prestige and Viking Legend

The sleek, award-winning Viking Prestige and Viking Legend feature elegant decor, inviting restaurants, panoramic windows, and spacious suites and staterooms. On Viking Prestige, you may dine al fresco on the innovative Aquavit Terrace, a delightful outdoor seating area with panoramic views.

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Viking Ships of Russia

Our refurbished, elegant Russian fleet sets new standards of excellence in this region. Enjoy spacious staterooms and suites, an inviting restaurant and beautiful public spaces.

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Longships Christening 2013

Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords

Tulips & Windmills

Oberammergau, the Alps & the Rhine

Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine

Rhine Getaway

The Viking Osiris Naming Ceremony

Viking Mississippi Float Out

Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2022

Viking 360° Ship Tours

Viking Longships Naming Ceremony 2019

Top 10 Reasons to Reserve a Viking Longship Suite

Are You a First-Time River Cruiser?

Viking Longships Tour

Exploring in Comfort

The Viking Experience

Viking Onboard Experience

Viking Longships: Explorer Suite

Longship Staterooms

Viking Mississippi

Viking Longships: Innovative Elegance

Christening Highlights 2014

Longships Christening 2013

Making a Viking Longship

The Original Longships

Viking Astrild and Viking Beyla

Viking Hemming and Viking Torgil

Viking Longships Christening 2015

Viking Longships Christening 2016

Viking Prestige and Viking Legend

Viking Ships of Russia

Videos

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Longships Christening 2013

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