Viking Ocean Cruises

Founded in 1997, the company started with four Russian ships. Buying into the European river cruise market in 2000, with the purchase of KD River Cruises, allowed Viking to grow in key European cities. 2000 saw the establishment of their US headquarters in LA to push the rapid expansion of the US market. In 2015, Viking Cruises introduced their first ocean cruise under the ‘Viking Ocean Cruises’ brand.

Viking Ocean Fleet

Today, Viking Ocean Cruises is a proud owner of 8 all-balcony state-of-the-art ships, all of which are identical to each other, every one carrying just 930 guests. Moderate capacity means the ships can access most ports directly, plus a more intimate cruise experience for you. The Viking Ocean fleet boasts the minimalistic and modern Scandinavian design throughout and is full of understated elegant detail.

• Viking Star
• Viking Sky
• Viking Orion
• Viking Venus
• Viking Sea
• Viking Sun
• Viking Jupiter
• Viking Mars

The beautifully appointed all-balcony cabins on board the Viking Ocean Cruises ships range in categories, meaning that there is an option for every wallet and every whim:

• Veranda Stateroom – the value-for-money alternative that still has all the amenities you would expect at a 5-star hotel: free Wi-Fi, a King-size bed with luxury linen, premium toiletries, a mini-bar and much more
• Deluxe Veranda Stateroom – in addition to all the standard luxuries, enjoy an earlier stateroom access at check-in
• Penthouse Veranda Stateroom – the more spacious option with alcoholic beverages included in the mini-bar, complimentary pressing and shoe-shine service and a welcome bottle of champagne
• Penthouse Junior Suite – here, the guests enjoy a lot more space, direct access to the cabin upon check-in, plus complimentary laundry, dry cleaning, pressing and shoe-shine services
• Explorer Suite – all the above mentioned conveniences are supplemented by a separate living and dining area
• Owner’s Suite – is the ‘go all out’ alternative and the largest Suite on board with an expansive veranda, three bathrooms and multiple rooms. The guests will also enjoy the niceties like a Veuve Clicquot bottle of champagne upon arrival, a private library, wine and music collections, an ocean-view dry sauna, a boardroom for meetings, complimentary shore excursions with a private car & driver and much more!

On Board Viking Ocean Cruises

In addition to style and comfort on board, Viking Ocean Cruises prides itself on its destination focused dining. Immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine starting on board. Regional delicacies and locally-sourced produce will be served at the onboard restaurants across the Viking Ocean fleet:

• The Restaurant
• Manfredi’s Italian Restaurant
• The Chef’s Table
• World Cafe
• Aquavit Terrace
• Mamsen’s
• Wintergarden
• Pool Grill

Viking Ocean Cruises does all to try and enrich your onshore experiences, thus, providing onboard entertainment that supplements its routes and programmes:

• Listen to an open discussion or have a one-on-one meeting with one of the resident historians
• Enjoy a cultural performance that is iconic of your next destination
• Learn how to make local cuisine dishes at one of the cooking classes
• Sit in on a port talk or lecture

‘The thinking person’s cruise’ is how Viking Ocean Cruises promotes itself. Reinventing the ocean cruise market, it offers a more inclusive experience than most cruise lines. Shore excursions are just one of these inclusions.

Most Popular Destinations

Viking Ocean Cruises sails to all parts of the globe, reaching some of the most remote destinations on the planet because of the moderate size of their ships. Get on board one of them and explore Canada, California, the Caribbean or cruise across the mighty Atlantic Ocean – the world is literally your oyster. There are a few itineraries that Viking Ocean Cruises is famous for, among all the others:

• Australia & New Zealand – book a cruise on board the Viking Orion and set sail from Sydney to Auckland or from Auckland to Sydney and enjoy stunning scenes of your own backyard
• Asia – enjoy cruising from or back to Sydney and explore Hong Kong, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo
• Mediterranean Sea – most Viking Ocean ships will sail you around the most beautiful parts of the area, stopping in Venice, Rome, Barcelona, Athens, Istanbul and other iconic cities
• Northern Europe – the Viking Mars is one of the best ways to get to know Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Scotland on a cruise