Viking Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises combines small-ship luxury with destination-led itineraries, offering one of the most immersive cruise experiences at sea. Founded on a vision of cultural discovery, Viking Ocean Cruises is ideal for new-to-cruise travellers and seasoned explorers alike, providing award-winning service, Scandinavian-inspired design, and a refined onboard atmosphere.
Sailing aboard ships that accommodate no more than 930 guests, you’ll experience a unique blend of intimacy and space, with every detail thoughtfully designed. Viking Ocean Cruises in 2026 and 2027 explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond, with each itinerary carefully crafted to showcase culture, history, and authentic local life.
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Why choose Viking Ocean Cruises
Cultural focus
Complimentary excursions and immersive enrichment.
Scandi design
Light, elegant, and functional spaces.
Small-ship feel
Just 930 guests per vessel.
Inclusive value
Flights, transfers, dining, WiFi, and wine included.
Expansive choice
Voyages on all seven continents.
Viking Ocean Cruises Ships

Viking Jupiter
930 Guests
Viking Jupiter, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Jupiter reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Libra
930 Guests
Viking Libra, debuting in 2025, embodies Viking Ocean Cruises’ philosophy of small-ship exploration with Scandinavian flair. Accommodating 930 guests, she delivers a serene, adults-only atmosphere enhanced by fine dining, all-veranda suites, and exceptional service. From the fjords of Norway to the Mediterranean’s sunlit shores, Viking Libra combines modern elegance with cultural depth, ensuring every journey feels effortless, immersive, and refined.
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Viking Mars
930 Guests
Viking Mars, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Mars reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Mira
930 Guests
Viking Mira, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Mira reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Neptune
930 Guests
Viking Neptune, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Neptune reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Octantis
378 Guests
Viking Octantis is the first purpose-built expedition ship from Viking, offering polar exploration and adventure in true Scandinavian style. Designed for just 378 guests, she blends cutting-edge technology, luxurious comfort, and a spirit of discovery. From Antarctica’s icy wilderness to the Great Lakes of North America, Viking Octantis delivers a new era of destination-led expedition cruising for the curious traveller.
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Viking Orion
930 Guests
Viking Orion, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Orion reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Polaris
378 Guests
Viking Polaris is the first purpose-built expedition ship from Viking, offering polar exploration and adventure in true Scandinavian style. Designed for just 378 guests, she blends cutting-edge technology, luxurious comfort, and a spirit of discovery. From Antarctica’s icy wilderness to the Great Lakes of North America, Viking Polaris delivers a new era of destination-led expedition cruising for the curious traveller.
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Viking Saturn
930 Guests
Viking Saturn, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Saturn reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Sea
930 Guests
Viking Sea, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Sea reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Sky
930 Guests
Viking Sky, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Sky reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Star
930 Guests
Viking Star is the first ship in Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet, setting the standard for destination-focused cruising with understated elegance and Nordic design. Launched in 2015, she accommodates 930 guests in an intimate, all-veranda setting. Purpose-built for cultural discovery, Viking Star offers immersive itineraries across Europe, the Caribbean and beyond, combining modern comfort, refined dining and thoughtful inclusions that define the Viking experience.
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Viking Vela
998 Guests
Viking Vela, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Vela reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Venus
930 Guests
Viking Venus, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Venus reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Vesta
998 Guests
Viking Vesta, part of Viking’s acclaimed ocean fleet, offers an intimate, elegant and destination-focused cruising experience. She accommodates 930 guests in spacious all-veranda staterooms, combining modern Scandinavian design with exceptional comfort. With her serene ambience, world-class dining, and immersive itineraries across Europe and beyond, Viking Vesta reflects Viking Cruises’ signature blend of exploration, enrichment and understated luxury.
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Viking Ocean Cruises cruise types
Ocean cruises
All-inclusive value
Modern fleet
Culturally-focused
Scenic itineraries
Onboard details
Viking Ocean Cruises offers a refined and consistent onboard experience, with each ship providing the same focus on elegant design, cultural enrichment, and all-inclusive value.
- Fleet of small ships (930 guests each).
- All-veranda staterooms across every category.
- Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
- Cultural programming and destination lectures.
- Complimentary shore excursions in every port.
- Spa and wellness areas with Nordic rituals.
- Multiple dining venues serving global cuisine.
- Enrichment facilities such as planetariums.
- Expeditions offered on separate polar vessels.

All-inclusive value
One of the elements that makes Viking Cruises so attractive is how much is included in the fare. Whether you choose an ocean voyage, a river cruise, or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Antarctica aboard Viking Polaris or Viking Octantis, you’ll enjoy a host of thoughtful luxuries, allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the experience both onboard and ashore.

Your fare includes:
- Return flights from the UK & overseas transfers
- One excursion in every port of call
- All meals and 24-hour room service
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Onboard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities

Accommodation
All staterooms feature private verandas, ensuring uninterrupted ocean views and outdoor space as standard. Options range from comfortable Veranda Staterooms to expansive Explorer Suites, all designed in light Scandinavian tones with spacious bathrooms and luxury toiletries. Heated bathroom floors, king-size beds, and thoughtful details enhance comfort. Suite guests also enjoy priority services and access to exclusive amenities.

Dining
Dining is a highlight of the Viking experience, with multiple venues offering variety and quality. The Restaurant serves international favourites, while Manfredi’s provides authentic Italian dishes and The Chef’s Table presents creative tasting menus. Casual meals can be enjoyed at the Aquavit Terrace, and pastries inspired by Norwegian heritage are served at Mamsen’s. Menus often draw from regional flavours, adding cultural depth to each voyage.

Amenities
Public spaces are light-filled and elegantly designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows and inviting lounges. Guests can enjoy infinity pools, hot tubs, libraries, and quiet observation spaces ideal for scenic sailing. Lecture theatres and cultural venues ensure meaningful enrichment throughout the journey. Each ship also includes a spa, fitness centre, and boutique shops.

Wellness
Wellness draws from Nordic tradition, with spa facilities featuring saunas, steam rooms, and the signature snow grotto. Guests may choose from massages, facials, and holistic treatments, or join yoga and fitness sessions. Fully equipped gyms and outdoor walking tracks support daily movement. The overall atmosphere is calm, restorative, and unhurried.

Entertainment
Evenings are refined and destination-focused rather than theatrical. Enjoy live music in lounges, insightful lectures, and cultural performances reflecting the regions visited. Film screenings and stargazing in the planetarium add variety and atmosphere. Entertainment is designed to feel relaxed, thoughtful, and enriching.
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Why choose us?
We take pride in our small, boutique set-up, which means you’ll deal with the same, friendly expert from start to finish.
Booking with us unlocks access to exclusive fares across the world’s finest cruise lines. As full ABTA and ATOL members and with a 4.9* Feefo rating, travel with complete peace of mind.
FAQs
Viking Ocean Cruises is known for small-ship luxury, Scandinavian design, and destination-led itineraries, with a strong focus on cultural immersion.
As of 2025, Viking operates 10 active ocean ships, with Viking Vesta debuting in 2025. The line also has dedicated expedition vessels (Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris) for polar regions.
Viking sails worldwide, with itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, South America, and transatlantic crossings.
Fares include flights from the UK, transfers, dining, selected shore excursions in every port, WiFi, gratuities, and beverages with lunch and dinner.
All-veranda accommodation as standard, Scandinavian-inspired design, and a strong emphasis on cultural programming distinguish Viking from other cruise lines.
Viking caters to adults and does not provide children’s clubs, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking a more refined, adult-oriented experience.


