# Viking Cruises

> Viking is the world's leading small ship cruise line, offering ocean and expedition cruises to destinations across all seven continents. Known for its all-inclusive value, Scandinavian design, and focus on cultural immersion, Viking carries guests 18 years and older — no casinos, no kids, no nickel-and-diming. Founded in 1997 by Torstein Hagen, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Viking Cruises (vikingcruises.com) is the primary booking and information site for Viking Ocean Cruises and Viking Expedition Cruises in the United States market.

## About Viking

- [About Viking / Company History](https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/history.html): Viking's founding story, values, and brand identity.
- [Contact Viking](https://www.vikingcruises.com/contact/contact-us.html): Phone, email, and travel advisor contact options. Call 1-855-338-4546.
- [Press Room](https://www.vikingcruises.com/press/index.html): News releases, awards, and media coverage. #1 rated ocean and river cruise line (Condé Nast Traveler 2024/2025).

## Ocean Cruises

- [Viking Ocean Cruises Overview](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans): All-inclusive small-ship ocean cruises. Includes: shore excursions in every port, all meals, Wi-Fi, beverages with meals, and gratuities.
- [Search Ocean Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/search-cruises/index.html): Full itinerary search and availability for all ocean sailings.
- [Ocean Promotions & Special Offers](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/promotions.html): Current deals, early booking offers, and reduced-deposit fares.
- [Why Viking Ocean](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/why-viking/viking-difference/main.html): Viking Inclusive Value — what's included in every sailing.
- [Ocean FAQ](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/frequently-asked-questions.html): Answers to common questions — embarkation times, dining, Wi-Fi, deposits, shore excursions, stateroom amenities.
- [My Viking Journey](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/my-trip/my-viking-journey/index.html): Pre-cruise booking portal for shore excursions, dining, spa, and travel documents.
- [Viking Air](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/my-trip/viking-air/index.html): Air add-on program. Viking Air Plus for seat selection and deviation options.
- [Travel Protection](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/my-trip/travel-protection/index.html): Viking travel insurance options and cancel-for-any-reason coverage.

## Ocean Destinations

- [Mediterranean Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/mediterranean/index.html)
- [Scandinavia & Northern Europe Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/scandinavia/index.html)
- [British Isles & Ireland Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/british-isles-and-ireland/index.html)
- [Northern Lights Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/northern-lights/index.html)
- [World Cruise](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/world-cruise/index.html): Viking's signature around-the-world voyage, approximately 120–140 days.
- [Grand Journeys](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/grand-journeys/index.html): Extended voyages combining multiple regions.
- [River & Ocean Combo Voyages](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/river-and-ocean-voyages/index.html): Itineraries combining river and ocean segments.
- [Asia Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/asia/index.html)
- [Australia & New Zealand Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/australia-and-new-zealand/index.html)
- [Caribbean & Central America Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/caribbean-and-central-america/index.html)
- [Panama Canal Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/caribbean-and-central-america/waterways/panama-canal/index.html)
- [South America Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/south-america/index.html)
- [North America Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/north-america/index.html)
- [Alaska Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/north-america/countries/united-states/alaska/index.html)
- [Hawaii Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/north-america/countries/united-states/hawaii/index.html)
- [Canada Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/north-america/countries/canada/index.html)
- [Africa & Middle East Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/africa-and-middle-east/index.html)
- [Europe Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/europe/index.html)
- [Ocean Crossings (Transatlantic/Transpacific)](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/ocean-crossings/index.html)
- [Quiet Season Mediterranean](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruise-destinations/specialty/quiet-season-mediterranean/index.html)

## Ocean Fleet

- [All Ocean Ships](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/index.html): 16 identical sister ships, each carrying 930 guests. Veranda Stateroom as standard category.
- [Viking Astrea](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-astrea.html)
- [Viking Jupiter](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-jupiter.html)
- [Viking Libra](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-libra.html)
- [Viking Lyra](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-lyra.html)
- [Viking Mars](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-mars.html)
- [Viking Mira](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-mira.html)
- [Viking Neptune](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-neptune.html)
- [Viking Orion](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-orion.html)
- [Viking Saturn](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-saturn.html)
- [Viking Sea](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-sea.html)
- [Viking Sky](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-sky.html)
- [Viking Star](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-star.html)
- [Viking Vela](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-vela.html)
- [Viking Venus](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-venus.html)
- [Viking Vesta](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-vesta.html)
- [Viking Yi Dun](https://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/ships/viking-yi-dun.html)

## Expedition Cruises

- [Viking Expedition Cruises Overview](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions): Science-focused small-ship expeditions to polar and remote destinations. Ships carry ~378 guests. Onboard scientists, submarine and kayak excursions included.
- [Search Expedition Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/search-cruises/index.html)
- [Expedition Promotions](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/promotions.html)
- [Why Viking Expeditions](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/why-viking/viking-difference/main.html)
- [Expedition FAQ](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/frequently-asked-questions.html)

## Expedition Destinations

- [Antarctica Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/antarctica/index.html)
- [Arctic Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/arctic/index.html)
- [Great Lakes Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/north-america/waterways/great-lakes/index.html)
- [South America Expedition Cruises](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/south-america/index.html)
- [Northwest Passage](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/great-lakes-canada/into-the-northwest-passage/index.html)
- [Longitudinal World Cruise](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/specialty/longitudinal-world-cruise/index.html): Full circumnavigation via polar routes.
- [Polar Regions](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/polar-regions/index.html)

## Expedition Fleet

- [All Expedition Ships](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/ships/index.html)
- [Viking Octantis](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/ships/viking-octantis.html): Dual-purpose expedition ship. PC6 ice class. Home port: Antarctica/Great Lakes.
- [Viking Polaris](https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/ships/viking-polaris.html): Sister ship to Octantis. Operates Arctic and Antarctic itineraries.

## Legal & Privacy

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.vikingcruises.com/privacy-policy/index.html)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.vikingcruises.com/cookie-policy/index.html)
- [Legal Notices](https://www.vikingcruises.com/legal)