Viking Ocean Cruises

Founded in 1997 in St. Petersburg, Viking River Cruises quickly grew to become one of the world’s leading river cruise companies, offering itineraries along the planet’s great rivers with a focus on cultural discovery, in-depth destination experiences and refined travel.

In 2013, Viking announced its entry into the ocean cruise sector with the launch of an ambitious shipbuilding programme, creating Viking Ocean Cruises. The first ship in the ocean fleet, Viking Star, began operations in 2015, marking a new phase of growth for the company. In the following years, a series of sister ships rapidly expanded the fleet, all sharing a common philosophy: mid-sized ships featuring elegant contemporary design, a relaxed atmosphere and a strong connection with the destinations visited.

Over the course of its evolution, Viking further expanded its offering by introducing the Expeditions segment, dedicated to journeys to some of the planet’s most remote and spectacular regions, from the Arctic and Antarctica to other frontier destinations.

Today, Viking represents a complete proposition in the world of cruising, combining river journeys, ocean voyages and expedition adventures through a single philosophy: to explore the world in an elegant, authentic way, with a deep connection to the destinations visited.