river cruise line
Viking River Cruises
95 ships in the fleet
Why Book With Waterways Cruise?
Four decades of expertise, one dedicated advisor, and every detail handled — from your front door to the gangway and back.
Personal Service — Your Own Cruise Concierge
One dedicated advisor who knows your name and your preferences — not a call center, and never a stranger. Same person, start to finish.
Tailor-Made — 100% Custom-Built
This is not a package. Flights, hotels, transfers and shore days — all planned from scratch around how you actually like to travel.
Expertise — 40+ Years in Travel
Founded by J. Richard, a four-decade veteran of the travel industry, and solely focused on premium river and ocean cruising.
Security — Book With Total Confidence
A proud member of Signature Travel Network — with shipboard credits, exclusive perks, and your vacation investment protected.
Viking River Cruises is the definitive global leader in river cruising, operating the industry’s largest and most innovative fleet of patented Viking Longships. Navigating the legendary rivers of Europe, Russia, Asia, and Egypt, Viking provides an exceptionally seamless, destination-focused travel experience. The Longships feature revolutionary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terraces, Scandinavian minimalist aesthetics, and organic light-filled spaces. Catering to curious mature travelers, Viking emphasizes cultural enrichment via onboard lectures, local musical performances, and regional culinary demonstrations, with a complimentary, expert-guided shore excursion included at every single port of call.