Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises are the largest fleet of River cruise ships in the world. Fantastic value river cruise holidays loaded with valuable holiday essentials in Europe, Asia, Egypt and on the Mississippi in the USA.
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Why Choose Viking River Cruises
Experience the heart of Europe
Explore Europe’s charming villages and vibrant cities. Stroll through ancient vineyards and sample Europe’s celebrated wines. Savour local dishes prepared with market-fresh ingredients or learn to cook Europe’s classic regional cuisine during a hands-on workshop
Tulips in Amsterdam
Delicious Dining
All onboard meals are included, featuring regional specialties & always available classics, accompanied by Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Home away from Home
Your room includes; Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-beds) with luxury linens & pillows, Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries, personal safe, mini fridge, Flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & More
Viking Longships®
Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. A fantastic choice of spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on Europe’s rivers and the most al fresco dining
Viking Inclusive Value
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, Free Wi-Fi, All onboard meals, Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water, Port taxes & fees, Onboard gratuities & more
Who do Viking River Cruises suit?
Couples ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honeymooners ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Solo travellers ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Families (Adults Only) ☆☆☆☆☆
Luxury travellers ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Retired travellers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Food lovers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Which Viking river cruise is best for first timers?
The Rhine & Danube are excellent choices for first time river cruisers, offering a mix of iconic cities, historic landmarks and breathtaking scenery. THE most popular river cruise itinerary for Kiwis is the Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise, which offers a comprehensive two-week trip across Europe and includes both rivers
Here are some quick tips from our Cruise Specialists on which river to choose for your first time
- The Rhine – Castles, vineyards, and charming German villages.
- The Danube – Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and picturesque countryside.
- The Seine – Paris, Normandy, and historic French towns.
- The Douro – Portugal’s famous wine region.
- The Rhône – Provence, lavender fields, and world-class gastronomy.
- Bordeaux - It’s all about the wine & the history
Find out the highlights & best travel times for each river
Tip from our Cruise Specialists! Remember, you can cruise in either direction on the river to suit your travel plans
Most Popular Viking River Cruises
Why Book with Cruise Deals?
NZD pricing: We’ll quote your Viking River cruise in New Zealand dollars. Cruise specialists: Our team can help you compare itineraries, ships and cabin options.
Personal advice: Not sure which Viking River cruise is right for you? Ask our team.
Fly & cruise options: We can help you look at flights and other travel arrangements around your cruise.
Cruise deals & offers: We’ll check the latest available fares and promotions for your sailing.
Important Tips for Online Booking
You can book online 24/7 on our secure web site. If you prefer to talk to a cruise specialist call us on Freephone 0800 99 44 88
All our river cruise prices are updated regularly, note that Cruise availability can change quickly.. To check live availability, select a river cruise, enter number of guests and click search to display live pricing and current offers.
Check your passport is up to date, with at least 6 months validity at the end of your trip. Any visas if applicable are the travellers responsibility