Viking Launches New Wave Season Sale

Viking has announced “The Viking Savings Event,” providing North American travelers with new booking incentives across the company’s range of destination-focused voyages. Through January 31, 2026, Viking is offering up to 35 percent off all-inclusive voyages, up to free international airfare and a $25 deposit for all itineraries—plus additional savings for returning guests—on select 2026–2028 river, ocean and expedition itineraries.

Viking explores all seven continents, with river, ocean and expedition voyages calling in more than 500 ports in over 85 countries. The company’s most popular itineraries include:

Grand European Tour (15 days; Amsterdam–Budapest)—It offers Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Guests can sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley, learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and explore Nuremberg’s World War II history. This 15-day journey spans the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland to the stunning landscapes of Hungary.
Rhine Getaway (8 days; Amsterdam–Basel)—Travelers will sail the Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where The Netherlands’ iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.
Romantic Danube (8 days; Regensburg–Budapest)—Travelers will visit historic Salzburg; explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. The cruise will spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. Guests will also soak in the healing qualities of Budapest’s thermal baths. This eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” covers medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery.
Lyon & Provence (8 days; Avignon–Lyon)—This cruise will sail along the Rhône River through the French countryside. Travelers will discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard; and explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. They will taste the flavors of Lyon, capital of French gastronomy; savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. This itinerary gives travelers a chance to witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall.
Western Mediterranean (8 days; Barcelona–Rome (Civitavecchia))—This voyage traces the shores of the Mediterranean coast with calls to Spain, Italy and France’s famed Riviera. Guests can immerse themselves in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the south of France, travelers can stroll the network of canals in Sète, immerse themselves in nature in the Calanques National Park and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco’s glamorous city by the sea.
Ancient Mediterranean Treasures (8 days; Istanbul–Athens (Piraeus))—This voyage traces the origins of civilization, while sailing the Aegean Sea. It spends two days in Istanbul, a blend of Eastern and Western cultures. Guests also get a chance to travel to the ruins of Troy, steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will also explore the historic sites in Ephesus, experience the islands of Rhodes and Crete, and discover the architectural legacy of ancient Athens and the port of Piraeus during an overnight stay.