Viking has extra cruise ships crusing on rivers in Europe than every other cruise line. They’re including seven new Longships to their fleet this yr that carry 190 or fewer friends.
A kind of new seven river ships was Viking Nerthus, a ship constructed particularly to sail from Paris on the Seine River.
From March via December, Viking is providing three new itineraries on the Rhine, Predominant and Seine that vary from eight- to 11-days in size.
New Viking Itineraries
Rhine & Predominant Explorer
The primary new itinerary from Viking is an eleven-day cruise from Nuremburg to Basel on the Rhine and Predominant. The cruise will go to the hidden gems of southern Germany, Switzerland, and France.
The cruise will can help you go to Basel, Switzerland’s capital of tradition, discover Frankfurt’s vibrant cityscape, and admire the charming medieval cities of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. You will note and go to turreted castles and rolling vineyards.
Christmas on the Rhine and Predominant
The second new cruise can also be an 11-day voyage from Nuremburg to Basel however takes place throughout Christmastime so you possibly can go to the Christmas markets alongside the 2 rivers.
It is possible for you to to browse festive stalls in Basel and Karlsruhe, uncover Strasbourg’s Alsatian traditions, and wander via Nuremberg’s world-famous Christkindlesmarkt whereas savoring mulled wine and handcrafted vacation treats.
Christmastime in Paris & Normandy
The third and last new cruise from Viking is an eight-day roundtrip crusing from Paris through the holidays.
You’ll have a good time the vacation season within the “Metropolis of Mild” earlier than setting sail via the serene landscapes of Normandy. You should have the chance to go to the charming riverside city of Rouen, soak within the festive ambiance of Christmas markets, and return to Paris to take pleasure in its world-famous vacation illuminations.
New for 2026
Viking is including 4 new pre- and post-cruise extensions in 2026. The brand new, absolutely guided, three or four-night extensions characteristic Privileged Entry to museums, native delicacies for lunches and dinners, winery visits, cooking lessons, in addition to extra time to personalize the journey with elective excursions.
They are going to be provided in Holland, Belgium, France, the Alps, Switzerland and Northern Italy.
Viking’s river cruises in Europe vary from eight- to 15-days in size.
The cruise line presently has an extra 25 river ships on order/underneath development and by 2028, they are going to have 109 river vessels of their fleet.
