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BECAUSE IT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
The price of a Viking river cruise includes everything you need and more…
A Viking river cruise is exceptional value for money. From meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, we give you everything you need to enjoy yourself at no extra charge.
EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMMODATION
From our Standard Staterooms right through to our Explorer Suites, you are guaranteed exceptional comfort on board a Viking river cruise. Our hotel-style beds are topped with luxurious European linens and duvets, and our premium toiletries will leave you feeling perfectly pampered.
PREMIUM BEVERAGES
Enjoy complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with your onboard lunch and dinner services, as well as 24-hour access to specialty coffees, teas and bottled water.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
Viking’s Swiss-trained staff are graduates of the Hotel School Academy and are the cream of the cruise industry crop. Our employees wear the Viking uniform with pride and are dedicated to ensuring that you have the most comfortable and memorable journey possible.
24-HOUR TEA & COFFEE
Enjoy complimentary specialty teas, coffees and bottled water at our 24-hour beverage bar.
QUALITY CUISINE
All meals on board our river cruises are carefully prepared by our Swisstrained chefs using the freshest ingredients. Enjoy a vast selection of local and international dishes, whether you’re dining in the main restaurant or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace.
COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI
We know our guests are wellconnected, which is why free Wi-Fi is available right throughout our ships. You can keep in touch with family, friends and the outside world at any time — day or night.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS
We offer a free excursion in every port. Discover more with an expert local guide who brings each and every destination, its people, culture and cuisine to life.
ENRICHING CULTURE CURRICULUM
Enjoy an exciting choice of performances, live talks and handson demonstrations that add even greater insight to your journey and the places that you visit.
QUIETVOX AUDIO HEADSETS
There is a complimentary audio system for each guest, so on our shore excursions, no matter where you are standing, you won’t miss a word from your expert local guide.
INDUSTRY-LEADING HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM
IN-ROOM INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Sometimes a quiet night in is all you want. Enjoy music, movies on demand, plus BBC, CNN, National Geographic and more.
NO NASTY SURPRISES
For your Program Director and ship crew, tipping and gratuities are included in your cruise fare, so budgeting for your holiday could not be easier.
VIKING HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM
Instituting highest standards of health and safety protocols
Throughout our 23-year history, we have proudly maintained the highest health and safety standards on board our young fleet of river ships. Our new Health & Safety Program builds upon this foundation and goes further. Developed in coordination with an international team of scientific and medical advisors it is one of the most wellresearched and comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and mitigation plans in the travel industry.
HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Daily PCR Testing and Dedicated Laboratories – Quick non-invasive saliva PCR tests for all guests and crew will be conducted prior to embarkation and daily throughout the cruise itinerary through our network of dedicated shore-side labs.
• Air Purification – All our ships are already equipped with independent air handling units for each guest stateroom. Every ship in the fleet will be upgraded with short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lights and new high-density filters, which will sanitise the air and kill 99.99% of all airborne bacteria and viruses.
• Health Checks – Guests will complete a digital Health Questionnaire prior to travel; at embarkation; and every day of their cruise itinerary. Temperatures will also be checked regularly using touchless thermometers and thermal cameras.
• Additional Sanitisation – New enhanced sanitisation protocols are in place to guarantee that surfaces are continually disinfected.
• On Board Physical Distancing – More options for spaced seating while dining will allow for physical distancing; replacement of self-serve dining stations with crew service; and new capabilities will allow guests to watch more live events and enriching content through their in-room entertainment system.
• On Shore Enhancements – Initially only Viking shore excursions will be offered while in port. While ashore,
Viking’s measures will meet or exceed local guidelines for physical distancing and other precautions.
• Small Ships – With the risk of disease infection significantly lower on small vessels, we believe our ships offer a safer environment. And with no interior staterooms on any of our ships, guests enjoy expansive views from outside staterooms.
