Voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans,
five years in a row

We are proud to be the first travel company rated #1 for both rivers and oceans by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for five consecutive years.

#1 for Rivers

#1 for Rivers

#1 for Rivers


Infographic comparing Viking to competitors based on Condé Nast Traveler. Viking, score of 97.36, Heritage Line, score of 96.97, Oberoi, score of 95.71, Tauck, score of 95.59, Riviera River Cruises, score of 95.21, Grand Circle, score of 93.94, Pandaw, score of 93.50, AmaWaterways, score of 93.34, Avalon Waterways, score of 93.24, Scenic, score of 93.17. Source: Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, October 2025. Ship size category: River Ships.

#1 for Oceans

#1 for Oceans


Infographic comparing Viking to competitors based on Condé Nast Traveler ratings. Viking, score of 94.66, Crystal, score of 93.09, Silversea, score of 91.78, Havila, score of 91.63, Explora, score of 91.58, Seabourn, score of 91.19, Hapag-Lloyd, score of 91.17, Oceania, score of 88.30, Hurtigruten, score of 87.49. Source: Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, October 2025. Ship size category: 500-2,499 guests.

Five years in a row

One Viking