Vikings once ruled the Baltic as they set out on their adventures of discovery and conquest aboard mighty longships.
Built on those proud and bold seafaring traditions, Viking Ocean Cruises calls these waters home and the cruise line showcases this beautiful region with a number of spectacular itineraries.
If you’ve never sailed with Viking before, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.
The Viking Difference
Here’s just some of what Viking includes with these world-class ocean cruise itineraries.
- Shore excursions in every port
- Onboard meals and beverages including beer, wine and soft drinks
- No extra charge when dining in the 10 onboard dining venues
- Private veranda stateroom with kingsize bed
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- All gratuities
Read more here on how all-inclusive Viking ocean cruises are.
Itineraries
Viking Homelands – Stockholm to Bergen
The best of the Viking homelands are captured throughout this amazing 15-day cruise that takes in the incredible fjords of Norway and isolated coastal villages.
Tour historic cities from Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen, to Gdansk, Tallinn and Berlin.
This scenic cruise includes a complimentary shore excursion in every port, Viking’s Culture Curriculum and beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner.
Day 1 – Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm boasts an incredibly preserved 13th-century Old Town, or Gamla Stan.
Day 2 – Stockholm, Sweden
Explore the elegant city and wider region over a stunning archipelago of 14 islands.
Day 3 – Helsinki, Finland
Discover the Neo-classical treasures and art nouveau heritage of Helsinki, Finland.
Day 4 – St. Petersburg, Russia
Marvel at St. Petersburg’s glittering palaces, grand boulevards and lacework of canals.
Day 5 – St. Petersburg, Russia
Take in the beautiful architecture and stunning churches that adorn St. Petersburg’s cityscape.
Day 6 – Tallinn, Estonia
Explore Tallinn’s Old Town, the finest medieval quarter in Northern Europe.
Day 7 – Cruise the Baltic Sea
Relax today aboard the ship. Learn more about your upcoming destinations during an intriguing port talk and explore your ship, perhaps unwind in The Spa, where you can enjoy the Snow Grotto and Sauna, or by taking a dip in the Infinity Pool.
Day 8 – Gdańsk, Poland
Explore a splendid mix of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque in Gdańsk.
Day 9 – Berlin, Germany
Experience the stunning architecture and rich history of Berlin, Germany’s cosmopolitan capital.
Day 10 -Copenhagen, Denmark
Discover Copenhagen’s fairy-tale charms, from Tivoli Gardens to The Little Mermaid statue.
Day 11 – Ålborg, Denmark
Explore Ålborg, home of half-timbered mansions in a glorious fjord-like setting.
Day 12 – Stavanger, Norway
Discover Europe’s highest concentration of 17th and 18th-century wooden buildings in Stavanger.
Day 13 – Eidfjord, Norway
Visit Quaint Eidfjord, nestled in one of Norway’s most scenic regions.
Day 14 – Bergen, Norway
Wander the delightful lanes and absorb the fishing village character of Bergen.
Day 15 – Bergen, Norway
Scenic Bergen is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, magnificent fjords and a glacier.
Dates: April to September 2018
Price: From $10,295 per person
Into the Midnight Sun – Bergen to London
From the remote reaches of the Barents Sea in Northern Scandinavia, to the picturesque Scottish coast and into the North Sea, the 15-day ‘Into the Midnight Sun’ cruise highlights beautiful natural attractions and historic medieval cities. You’ll even enjoy an overnight stay in the beautiful city of Bergen.
This itinerary includes stops in 10 ports, in three countries.
Day 1 – Bergen, Norway
Wander the delightful lanes and absorb the fishing village character of Bergen.
Day2 – Bergen, Norway
Once a Hanseatic League trading port, the ancient city of Bergen has deep Viking roots.
Day 3 – Geiranger, Norway
Discover magnificent natural treasures in the fjord-line village of Geiranger.
Day 4 – Molde, Norway
Set amid stunning fjords and islands, Molde enjoys a stirring Norwegian setting.
Day 5 – Cruise the Inside Passage
Today you cruise the magnificent Inside Passage; its waters are glass smooth and there is spectacular scenery all around. Your ship’s small size allows navigation of this pristine region of coastal Norway.
Day 6 – Tromsø, Norway
Explore Tromsø, home to the stunning Arctic Cathedral and the world’s northernmost botanical garden.
Day 7 – Honningsvåg, Norway
Discover Honningsvåg, one of Europe’s northernmost points and a gateway to arctic marvels.
Day 8 – Lofoten, Norway
Marvel at the jagged peaks and sheltered bays of the Lofoten Islands.
Day 9 – Cruise the Norwegian Sea
Cruise the Norwegian Sea, culturally important to Northern Europeans for centuries.
Day 10 – Lerwick, Scotland
Discover Scotland’s Shetland Islands, a patchwork of rustic farmland and Viking history.
Day 11 – Kirkwall, Scotland
Explore the rich Viking history of Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands.
Day 12 – Edinburgh, Scotland
Explore Edinburgh, nestled in the most picturesque setting of all European cities.
Day 13 – Cruise the North Sea
Cruise the North Sea, stage for so many of Europe’s pivotal moments.
Day 14 – London, United Kingdom
See London’s elegant palaces, massive cathedrals and fortresses that stretch back centuries.
Day 15 – London, United Kingdom
Maritime Greenwich is a gateway to historic London, seat of the British monarchy.
Dates: June to July 2018
Price: From $10,599 per person
In Search of the Northern Lights – London to Bergen
View a night sky like you’ve never seen before when you embark on Viking Ocean Cruise’s, ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ itinerary.
Marvel at the ghostly night glows of the aurora borealis and explore a snow swept landscape on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
You haven’t experienced Scandinavia until you’ve checked these sights off your travel list.
Day 1 – Cruise the North Sea
Cruise the North Sea, long central to Europe’s history. From Viking settlement and medieval trade to modern-day oil production, some of the continent’s most pivotal moments have unfolded on its stage.
Day 2 – Stavanger, Norway
Discover Europe’s highest concentration of 17th- and 18th-century wooden buildings in Stavanger.
Day 3 – Cruise the Norwegian Sea
Cruise the Norwegian Sea, culturally important to Northern Europeans for centuries.
Day 4 – Bodø, Norway
Just north of the Arctic Circle, discover the charms and magnificent setting of the lovely city of Bodø.
Day 5 – Tromsø, Norway
Explore Tromsø, home to the stunning Arctic Cathedral and the world’s northernmost botanical garden.
Day 6 – Tromsø, Norway
Northern Norway’s second largest city, Tromsø enjoys a spectacular island setting.
Day 7 – Alta, Norway
With its frequent clear skies, Alta is an ideal locale from which to view the Northern Lights.
Day 8 – Alta, Norway
Alta’s ancient rock carvings, by the Komsa people, date back as far as 4200 BC.
Day 9 – Narvik, Norway
The old Viking settlement of Narvik is set on the innermost shores of Ofotfjorden.
Day 10 – Cruise the Norwegian Sea
Cruise the Norwegian Sea, culturally important to Northern Europeans for centuries.
Day 11 – Bergen, Norway
Wander the delightful lanes and absorb the fishing village character of Bergen.
Day 12 – Bergen, Norway
Scenic Bergen is nestled amid snow-capped mountains, magnificent fjords and a glacier.
Dates: January to March 2019
Price: From $8,295 per person
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In the Wake of the Vikings – Bergen to Montreal
This is a Trans-Atlantic cruise like no other. Beginning in Bergen, Norway, this 15-day Viking cruise highlights the snow capped mountains and fjords before continuing on to the cutting-edge capital city of Reykjavik in Iceland. Next it’s coastal Greenland before continuing into the mighty St. Lawrence River for some fascinating tours in the French-Canadian cities of Quebec and Montreal.
Day 1 – Bergen, Norway
Once a Hanseatic League trading port, the ancient city of Bergen has deep Viking roots.
Day 2 – Bergen, Norway
Scenic Bergen is nestled amid snow-capped mountains, magnificent fjords and a glacier.
Day 3 – Lerwick, Scotland
Scotland’s Shetland Islands are a rich patchwork of rustic farmland and Viking history.
Day 4 – Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Amid dramatic mountains and fjords, the Faroe Islands hold rich Viking history.
Day 5 – Cruise the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean’s legendary waters have been the route of explorers for centuries.
Day 6 – Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík is one of the world’s cleanest and most eco-friendly cities.
Day 7 – Cruise the Irminger Sea
Cruise coastal Greenland today, taking in the splendid views from your ship.
Day 8 – Nanortalik, Greenland
Nanortalik nestles in a breathtaking island setting on the shores of the Labrador Sea.
Day 9 – Qaqortoq, Greenland
Coastal Qaqortoq is a rich repository of Viking, Inuit and Danish history.
Day 10 – Cruise the Labrador Sea
Trace the route of Leif Eriksson today as you sail from Greenland to Canada.
Day 11 – L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada
L’Anse aux Meadows is the site of the first Norse landing in North America.
Day 12 – Cruise the Gulf of St. Lawrence
The waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence are rich in exploratory history.
Day 13 – Saguenay, Canada
Saguenay, a cosmopolitan Quebec city, was built on fur trading and timber industries.
Day 14 – Quebec City, Canada
Quebec City is by many accounts the most French city outside France.
Day 15 – Montreal, Canada
Montreal enjoys a picturesque island setting on the St. Lawrence River.
Dates: September 2017 or September 2018
Price: From $9,995 per person