Join us on an unforgettable journey on one of the best-known river cruise ships in France. Formerly sailing as Viking Burgundy, MS Maribelle offers a leisurely journey through Southern France under its new name.



Experience life on France’s great rivers. MS Maribelle cruises the southern rivers Rhône and Saône, where passengers discover the vineyards of Burgundy, the gourmet city of Lyon, scenic Provence and the colorful villages and historic towns, frequently with Roman origins. MS Maribelle was built in 2000 as Viking Burgundy, and she continues to offer the highest standards of safety and comfort. MS Maribelle features a restaurant, bar, sun deck, promenade outside the observation lounge, and 76 spacious comfortable outside staterooms.

Restaurant, lounge and bar, library, sun deck, promenade deck, souvenir shop, elevator, laundry service, voltage 220V, 2 plugs and 115V (razor outlet).

Viking Century Sky is a 5 star sister ship that was built to accommodate discerning travellers and maximize the comfort of your journey. Custom built to Viking River Cruises specifications and designed by internationally acclaimed naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, these 5-deck deluxe cruise ships are the newest and best ships sailing Chinas Yangtze River.



On board you will find stylish comfort and beautiful Finnish design. Each of the 153 spacious outside features a balcony, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, individual climate control, telephone and television. At 221 square feet, the standard cabins are the largest among any ship in China. You will enjoy an array of fine amenities that you would expect from a 5-star hotel including two lifts, a gym, sauna, massage rooms, business centre, internet cafe and coffee bar as well as the services of a doctor and beauty salon.



All meals are served in the well-appointed gourmet dining room. The menus were designed to give you a wonderful combination of authentic Chinese cuisine and traditional Western favourites. Viking River Cruises was the first to introduce Western food aboard its ships and specifically designed its kitchens to accommodate the preparation of both styles of cooking.



With just 306 fellow passengers, the intimate and friendly atmosphere allows you to get to know your travelling companions. The on board Swiss hotel management and award-winning, gracious English-speaking staff are the best in China.

Viking Century Sun is a 5 star sister ship that was built to accommodate discerning travellers and maximize the comfort of your journey. Custom built to Viking River Cruises specifications and designed by internationally acclaimed naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, these 5-deck deluxe cruise ships are the newest and best ships sailing Chinas Yangtze River.



On board you will find stylish comfort and beautiful Finnish design. Each of the 153 spacious outside features a balcony, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, hotel-style beds, individual climate control, telephone and television. At 221 square feet, the standard cabins are the largest among any ship in China. You will enjoy an array of fine amenities that you would expect from a 5-star hotel including two lifts, a gym, sauna, massage rooms, business centre, internet cafe and coffee bar as well as the services of a doctor and beauty salon.



All meals are served in the well-appointed gourmet dining room. The menus were designed to give you a wonderful combination of authentic Chinese cuisine and traditional Western favourites. Viking River Cruises was the first to introduce Western food aboard its ships and specifically designed its kitchens to accommodate the preparation of both styles of cooking.



With just 306 fellow passengers, the intimate and friendly atmosphere allows you to get to know your travelling companions. The on board Swiss hotel management and award-winning, gracious English-speaking staff are the best in China.

An identical sister ship to Viking Sky, these ships are designed to provide optimal scenery viewing and deluxe cruising comfort. Each features Scandinavian-designed interiors, the amenities of a fine hotel, and an English-speaking crew.

Cruise the Yangtze River on Viking Emerald, a beautiful, state-of-the-art river cruise vessel built for the 2011 sailing season. Accommodating 264 guests with full balconies, hotel-style beds in every spacious suite and stateroom and an outstanding crew, Viking Emerald is one of the most sophisticated river ships in the world. The ship’s hotel operations are 100% managed by Viking River Cruises Swiss-trained management team, employing the best and most knowledgeable English-speaking staff. Enjoy one of the Viking Emerald’s roomy 269-square-foot staterooms, or treat yourself to a junior suite or suite at 301 square feet and 327 square feet respectively. Or perhaps you would enjoy one of the two 840-square-foot presidential suites, with king-sized bed, separate sitting room and private wraparound balcony.

This elegant river cruise ship, uniquely suited to a variety of European rivers, features a wraparound promenade deck perfect for enjoying passing scenery.

Discover new European destinations on an intimate river cruise vessel. Specially built for the Elbe River, this versatile ship can also sail smaller waterways like the Moselle River.

With understated elegance and trademark Viking interiors, this is one of the two very best ships on Russia’s waterways. Completely renovated in 2009, Viking Kirov sets the standard in Russia.

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Introducing our newest ship, Viking Legend, which joins our European fleet for the 2009 season. This beautiful state-of-the-art vessel transports just 189 guests in deluxe staterooms with either French balconies or picture windows. The best way to discover the heart of Europe is to travel along its great rivers. And there is no better way to do it than aboard the deluxe Viking Legend. Stroll the decks at sunset, linger in an elegant lounge, take in the splendor of Europe's breathtaking scenery from panoramic windows in our elegantly appointed public areas, or from the privacy of your stateroom. The ships' staterooms feature hotel-style beds and large picture windows that open. Carrying a maximum of 150 passengers, Viking Legend offers an intimate atmosphere where passengers can really get to know fellow guests.

Take an exclusive journey through unexplored Ukraine on this river cruise vessel—offering a truly unique travel experience.

This elegant river cruise ship, uniquely suited to a variety of European rivers, features a wraparound promenade deck perfect for enjoying passing scenery.

Experience Russia’s great cities and her heartland on a classic river cruise ship. This vessel provides the opportunity to enjoy the time-honored tradition of river cruising.

Experience Russia’s great cities and her heartland on a classic river cruise ship. This vessel provides the opportunity to enjoy the time-honored tradition of river cruising.

The 2011 sailing season will welcome the newest ship in Europe, Viking Prestige, our sister ship to the extraordinary Viking Legend that launched in 2009. Both Viking Prestige and Viking Legend will carry 189 guests on some of our most popular itineraries. Each of these state-of-the-art vessels has two 310-square-foot suites and 95 staterooms, all deluxe (except for the 5 single staterooms) with either French balconies or picture windows. With good deck height, Viking Prestige and Viking Legend are similar to Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia, but both have a slightly sleeker shape for ultimate flexibility. Best of all, Viking Prestige and Viking Legend are “green” ships, running on hybrid diesel-electric engines that produce 20% fewer emissions and reduced noise/vibration. Cutting-edge design, unmatched comfort and environmentally conscious—Viking Prestige and Viking Legend have it all.

This elegant river cruise ship, uniquely suited to a variety of European rivers, features a wraparound promenade deck perfect for enjoying passing scenery.

Sail the Danube River on Viking Primadonna. The unique design of this catamaran-style ship, with its two-deck atrium, makes it one of a kind.

Discover new European destinations on an intimate river cruise vessel. Specially built for the Elbe River, this versatile ship can also sail smaller rivers like the Moselle.

Built in 2000 the ship has 76 cabins accommodating 152 passengers. Facilities on board include a restaurant, Panorama lounge and bar, library, gift shop, sundeck, laundry and a lift which operates between upper and middle deck.

Travel through the heart of Europe in deluxe, big-ship comfort. This versatile vessel navigates Europe’s waterways with grace and style.

This elegant river cruise ship, uniquely suited to a variety of European rivers, features a wraparound promenade deck perfect for enjoying passing scenery.

With grand panoramic windows and the largest sun decks on the Rhine, this spacious deluxe vessel offers the ultimate experience for relaxing and sightseeing.

With understated elegance and trademark Viking interiors, this is one of the two very best ships on Russia’s waterways. Completely renovated in 2008, Viking Surkov sets the standard in Russia.