Viking Cruises

The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination. Accommodating just 62 guests, MS Antares offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

In Norse mythology, Aegir is the giant god of the sea, and he personifies the power of the ocean. The Vikings were skilled sailors; they understood the beauty and the danger of the sea, and they both worshipped and feared Aegir.

The daughter of Kjárr of Valland, Alruna (Ölrún in Old Norse) was one of three Valkyries spinning linen on the shore of Wolf Lake, when they were spotted by three brothers who lived nearby. Alruna and Egil, one of the brothers, lived together for seven winters, until Alruna flew off to battle, never to return.

According to Norse legend, Alsvin is one of the two horses that pulls the sun across the sky in a chariot driven by Sol. The name Alsvin means "very swift." The other horse is called Arvakr, whose name means "early riser."

Named after the king of the gods in ancient Egypt, the Viking Amun is a state-of-the-art vessel—owned and operated by Viking—specifically built to cruise the Nile.

Classical mythology has its cupid. In Nordic culture, it’s Astrild who sets hearts afire. The delicate lilt of her name first caressed the ears of literature lovers in the 17th century, when Swedish poet Georg Stiernhielm introduced her to northern Europe in his writing. She remains a fabled figure who spreads love, passion and affection. To get a sense of the beauty and love which Astrild inspires, one need only look to the estrildid finch. It’s fitting that this tiny bird from which Stiernhielm got Astrild’s name remains devoted to the same partner for life.

The beautiful giantess Atla is the Norse goddess of water.

Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Aton is a brand new sister ship to Viking Osiris, the most upscale ship in Egypt.

Baldur was everyone’s favorite, loved by both gods and mortals.

Beyla is a servant to Freyr, Norse god of virility.

Bragi is the Norse god of poetry, music and eloquence.

Buri is the first god in Norse mythology.

His name means “dayspring” or “shining one,” and in Norse mythology, the god Delling is the father of the day.

Egdir is identified in Norse mythology as the watchman of Jötunheimar, home of the Jötnar (or giants) and one of the nine realms in Norse cosmology.

Egil is one of the most memorable Vikings to appear in the Old Norse sagas.

A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there.

The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.

In Norse mythology, Embla was the first woman to be created, the mother of the human race.

Norse mythology’s Mother Earth, Fjorgyn has been associated with the start of the growing season, when Norway’s soils were nurtured for planting seeds.

The Norse god of justice, Forseti, radiates the light of truth.

Gefjon is credited with the creation of the Danish island of Zealand.

Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty.

Her name means “gold branch.

Gymir is a wealthy Jötunn (a race of giants in Norse mythology) who, by some accounts, is said to be the same mythological figure as Aegir, the giant god of the sea.

Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Hathor is a brand new sister ship to Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, the most upscale ships in Egypt.

Tall and handsome and known for his purity of heart and mind, Heimdal is the ever-vigilant guardian of the gods.

Helgrim co-led the first recorded mission from Norway to England at the command of Harald I, King of Norway.

Hemming was a Danish king for only two years, but his reign helped shape the future of Franco-Danish relations immeasurably.

In the Prose Edda, the respected 13th-century chronicle of Old Norse mythology, Herja was a mighty Valkyrie.

Son of Odin, father of the Norse gods, and Frigg, goddess of motherhood and marriage, Hermod is the swift and nimble messenger of the gods who is famous for his bravery.

Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story.

The great and powerful goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries.

The task of the Norse goddess Hlin is to protect and shelter humankind.

Idi, the frost giant, is the brother of Thjazzi and Gangr, and the son of Olvadi who was extremely rich in gold.

In Norse mythology, Ingvi is the son of Odin, father of the gods.

Jarl is a noble Norse warrior renowned for his strength and intelligence.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Kadlin was the daughter of Rolf (also called Rollo), a Norse nobleman who conquered and ruled over the Viking principality that became known as Normandy.

In Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens.

Eldest son of the ancient giant Fornjot, Kari was the god of the north wind, capable of carrying great Viking longships across vast waters.

The Norse god Kvasir is born out of peace.

Her name means simply "Life.

The Norse goddess Lofn is so gracious that the mightiest of gods melts to her will.

Son of the mighty Norse god Thor, Magni is believed to be the one god stronger than his father.

In Norse mythology the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.

Mimir is said to have gained wisdom and knowledge by drinking from the Well of Wisdom.

Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by our award-winning Viking Longships and ocean ships and will feature clean Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but that have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages.

Modi is the son of Thor, the most powerful of the Norse gods.

Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 930 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.

First, we invented modern river cruising.

Viking Orient is a beautifully handcrafted ship specifically designed to navigate the Irrawaddy River.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Osfrid co-led the first recorded mission from Norway to England at the command of Harald I, King of Norway. Harald corresponded with Athelstan, King of Wessex, and the Norwegian king dispatched Osfrid and Helgrim to sail to England.

Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Osiris is a brand new vessel, the most upscale ship in Egypt.

First, we invented modern river cruising.

Owned and operated by Viking, Viking Ra was specifically built to navigate the Nile.

Radgrid was one of the legendary horse-riding Valkyries, the handmaidens of Odin, the father of the gods.

Beautiful and headstrong, Rinda personifies the hard, frozen earth.

One of the oldest Nordic-Viking names, “Rolf” came from “Hrodwulf,” a Dark Ages appellation when mostly pagan names tended to extol virtues.

Designed to navigate the Mekong River, hosting just 80 guests, Viking Saigon offers understated elegance and has been built to reflect the clean, Scandinavian design principles for which Viking is known.

Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 930 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live.

Wife of Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds.

The giantess Skadi is the Norse goddess of winter.

Astride her horse, the Valkyrie Skaga flew into battle to determine which soldiers would live and which would die, escorting the dead to Valhalla, the kingdom of the gods.

Skirnir is a humble servant of the gods.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

In Norse mythology, Tialfi was the son of Egil and a champion runner.

The son of Hymir, Tir is the god of heroic glory who sacrificed his hand to tame the evil wolf Fenrir.

The Viking Tonle, named after the Khmer word for "fresh water," was designed to navigate the Mekong River.

Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder.

An alleged son of the Danish King Harald, Torgil sailed westward to Bretland (Wales and western England), Portugal and Ireland.

Stepson of Thor, Ullur is the god of the hunt, known for his great skill as an archer.

The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children.

The Norse goddess of oaths, Var, is a truth seeker.

In creation mythology, the Norse god Ve is crucial.

Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot.

Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.

Loyal to a fault, the Norse god Vidar avenges his father Odin’s death.

Vilhjalm Langaspjót, or William I Longsword as he is also known, was the half brother of Kadlin and the son of “Rolf the Ganger,” a Viking chief and first Duke of Normandy.

In Norse creation mythology, Vili and his brothers Odin and Ve rise up and slay the primeval Ymir, who had ruled the realm with his race of giants.