Viking

Viking is a leading operator of river and ocean cruises, renowned for its destination-immersive itineraries, Scandinavian-inspired design, and adults-only, no-casino, no-formal-nights philosophy. Founded in 1997 by Torstein Hagen, the company pioneered modern river cruising on the Rhine and Danube before launching its ocean division in 2015 with the 930-guest Viking Star. Viking has since grown to encompass expedition voyages and a large fleet of identical, design-consistent ocean ships, making it a dominant force in the premium-to-luxury segment.