River, Ocean, & Expedition Cruises Around the World. Viking®

Recognised as The Thinking Person's Cruise®, Viking offers ocean and river cruise itineraries that are designed to help you explore and engage with each destination through its history, traditions, cuisine and customs. You won't find any kids or casinos on board.

MORE FEATURES, SERVICES AND EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner. 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water. Port taxes & fees. Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase.

Basel, Switzerland Viking (formerly Viking Cruises) is a cruise line providing river, ocean, and expedition cruises. Its operating headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland, and its marketing headquarters are in Los Angeles, California.

There are many good reasons to choose an ocean cruise. Here are some to consider: The lower upfront cost. Many ocean cruises charge low ticket prices in order to keep their large ships at capacity, allowing guests to pay for the amenities they want when they're onboard.

Have you ever thought of traversing an entire ocean from coast to coast? You can go further than you ever thought possible on a transatlantic cruise, crossing the waves between the U.S. and Europe.

Vikings ships are beautiful, with simple, modern Scandinavian design that feels comfortable yet upscale. It's a balance that can be tough to strike, as luxury could cancel out practicality, or vice versa, but Viking does it brilliantly. Viking has thought of all the needs of a modern traveler.

Discover what makes us the world's leading small ship cruise line.

• #1 for Oceans, Rivers & Expeditions.
• The Thinking Person's Cruise.
• The Small Ship Experts.
• Award-Winning Ocean Fleet.
• Serene Scandinavian Spaces.
• All Veranda Staterooms & Suites.
• Destination-Focused Dining.
• Award-Winning Service.

They often made long sea voyages throughout northern Europe and across the Atlantic Ocean using two simple navigational tools - the sun compass and a translucent rock they called a sunstone, according to S. Thirslund in the book, “The Viking Compass.”

Discover what makes us the world's leading small ship cruise line.

• #1 for Oceans, Rivers & Expeditions.
• The Thinking Person's Cruise.
• The Small Ship Experts.
• Award-Winning Ocean Fleet.
• Serene Scandinavian Spaces.
• All Veranda Staterooms & Suites.
• Destination-Focused Dining.
• Award-Winning Service.

Ocean Viking - Other Ship, IMO 8506854, MMSI 258479000, Rufzeichen JXIW3, Flagge Norway - vesseltracker.com.

Torstein Hagen (born 1943) is a Norwegian billionaire businessman, and the founder and chairman of Viking cruise line.