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VIKING CRUISES

Viking enables travellers to immerse themselves in the culture of the destinations they explore — all while travelling in the unique Viking environment. Offering ocean, river, and expedition voyages, there is a Viking cruise to suit everyone.

About Viking Cruises

Viking has three unique elements to its approach to cruise holidays.  Firstly, it offers the three main cruise styles: River Cruises, Ocean Cruises, and Expeditions.  For guests who enjoy Viking's approach to cruising and the design of its ships this allows guests to explore more of the world without having to change cruise lines.

The second unique element is that Viking frames the onboard experience in terms of what it "does not" offer.  Where other cruise lines list their inclusions, Viking is upfront in explaining that it does not:

- Allow children under 18
- Operate casinos
- Run art auctions
- Have formal nights or butlers with white gloves

This approach makes it easier for potential guests to understand the Viking experience and decide whether or not they value those exclusions.

The final unique element is that the ships in Viking's Ocean ship fleet are identical as are the ships in its River ship fleet.  This has two advantages:

- Firstly, past guests know what a stateroom / suite is like on a ship which makes it easier to choose next time. 
- Secondly, in relation to European river cruises in particular, if a ship cannot pass a point in a river due to high or low waters, Viking is able to transfer guests to an identical river ship which minimises the disruption.

Viking is one of Fine Travel's top selling cruise lines and as an Authorised Viking Travel Agent we are available to assist with booking your Viking cruise.

Exclusive Business Class Discounts

When you book your Viking cruise through Fine Travel, we may also be able to offer "Personalised Wholesale Business Class Airfares" in addition to the published Business Class airfares we have access to with all major airlines (Premium Economy and Economy airfares may also be available).  These airfares are generally available with:

- Emirates
- Singapore Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Malaysia Airlines

Each airline has specific rules around the minimum cruise deposit and minimum total cruise spend that must be met in order to access these airfares.  The airfares are subject to availability on your preferred travel dates and may not be available on all routes on an airline's network.

Complimentary Documentation

If you prefer hard copies of your cruise documentation we can courier them to you at no cost. 

Viking Explore Sale - Until 31 March 2026

Viking River Cruise Explorer Sale

River Cruises

2026, 2027 and 2028 Sailings

Fly Free Economy - Up to A$5,000 per couple* (flights booked by Viking).

Business Class Air Credit - Up to A$5,000 per couple* (flights booked by Viking).

Cruise Fare Saving - Discount of A$5,000 per couple* (flights booked by Fine Travel).

Solo travellers* can also enjoy the benefits listed above.  *T&C's apply.

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Ocean Cruises

2026, 2027 and 2028 Sailings

Companion Fly Free (Economy) - Up to A$2,500* (flights booked by Viking).

Business Class Air Credit - Up to A$2,500 per couple* (flights booked by Viking)..

Cruise Fare Saving - Discount of A$2,500 per couple* (flights booked by Fine Travel).

Solo travellers* can also enjoy the benefits listed above.  *T&C's apply.

Viking Expedition Explorer Sale

Expeditions

2026, 2027 and 2028 Sailings

Companion Fly Free (Economy) - Up to A$2,500* (flights booked by Viking).

Business Class Air Credit - Up to A$2,500 per couple* (flights booked by Viking)..

Cruise Fare Saving - Discount of A$2,500 per couple* (flights booked by Fine Travel).

Solo travellers* can also enjoy the benefits listed above.  *T&C's apply.

Download Viking Brochures

Top Selling Viking European River Cruises

Viking Grand European Tour from Amsterdam

Grand
European Tour

15 days | 12 Tours | 4 Countries
Budapest to Amsterdam (or v.v.)

Viking's most iconic itinerary traces legendary Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers, between the stunning landscapes of Hungary and the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland.

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Rhine
Getaway

8 days | 6 Tours | 4 Countries
Amsterdam to Basel (or v.v.)

Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine

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Passages to
Eastern Europe

11 days | 8 Tours | 5 Countries
Bucharest - Budapest (or v.v.)

See Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures. Visit a Croatian family’s Osijek home. 

Learn More

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Lyon
& Provence

8 days | 7 Tours | 1 Country
Avignon to Lyon (or v.v.)

Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon. Savour a Beaujolais. Hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made.

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Why Viking and Fine Travel

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Destination Focused

Viking offers voyages to all seven continents, and, through its variety of offerings from river cruises, ocean cruises, and expeditions, there is a style of cruising that suits your expectations.

Whether you’re after a relaxed Mediterranean cruise or an expedition to Antarctica, there is that specific something you’re looking for.

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What Viking Is Not

“What Viking Is Not” isn’t just a slogan – Viking is committed to its approach of an inclusive experience without pressure of paying surcharges or extra for specialty restaurants or onboard experiences.

Once you pay for your cruise, Viking is there to help you enjoy it, and there is a distinct absence of commercialism during your cruise holiday. 

They also don't host children under 18, there is no casino, no formal nights, butlers, and white gloves, no art auctions or photography sales, and no charge for WiFi.

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Award Winning Identical Ships

The ships in Viking's Ocean fleet are identical as are the ships in its River fleet. Repeat guests have a sense of familiarity across voyages.

Viking has won an array of awards for their ships and their voyages, with their most notable being voted #1 in River and Ocean cruises by Conde Nast Reader's Choice Awards (2025) for the past 5 years. 

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Why Book Viking with Fine Travel?

When you book your Viking cruise through Fine Travel you’ll benefit from our boutique, concierge style of travel services.

Fine Travel is an authorised Viking Agent, so we have access to all Viking's local special offers, and we have a long-standing relationship with Viking's New Zealand Representative.  We can therefore assist with any questions, issues, or special requirements.

As a full-service travel agency, we can also arrange connecting flights and travel insurance.

Viking Cruise Guides

 

Viking Explorer Sale Terms and Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices are per person, in Australian Dollars, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, includes all advertised discounts, correct at time of printing, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Fly Free is for economy class and up to the value of AU$2,500 per person; use code FFE25 to activate when booking a Viking River cruise online or via the Contact Centre. Guests may instead apply AU$2,500 per person towards a Business Class upgrade booked through Viking with AU$2,500 off a business class airfare using code FFB25 or receive  AU$2,500 per person off the cruise fare in lieu of flights using code CRU25. 

Companion Fly Free is a return economy flight for one passenger up to AU$2,500 per booking; use code CFE25 to activate when booking a Viking Ocean or Expedition cruise online or via the Contact Centre. Guests may instead apply AU$2,500 per booking towards a Business Class upgrade booked through Viking with AU$2,500 off a business class airfare using code CFB25 or receive AU$2,500 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of flights using code CRX25. Companion Fly Free excludes Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Grand Australia Circumnavigation, and Viking World Cruise, Discovery, Journey, and Voyage, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruises and From the Arctic to Antarctica itineraries. 

All flight offers are valid only if booked through Viking in conjunction with selected 2026, 2027, and 2028 Viking River, Ocean, or Expedition cruises on Viking’s choice of airline from major gateway cities in Australia and New Zealand. If applicable airfares exceed AU$2,500, guests must pay the difference at the time of flight booking. Any unused portion of the flight offer value is forfeited and cannot be transferred to any other part of the booking or person. Both guests must be on the same flight booking and travel together in both directions. Guests within the same booking must select the same offer. Guests can only redeem one offer per booking either Fly Free OR Business Class Air Credit OR Save and book Cruise Only. Flight offers and deposit amounts vary for World Cruises, Longitudinal World Cruises, and Grand Journeys.

All offers are valid only on new bookings made between 02 December 2025 and 31 March 2026 at 6pm AEDT and may be withdrawn at any time unless sold out prior. For full terms and conditions visit viking.com.

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