Viking has launched The Viking Savings Event, a special promotion providing North American travelers with exceptional incentives for booking future river, ocean, and expedition cruises up until 2028. This offer is available until January 31, 2026, and includes up to 35% off all-inclusive voyages, free international airfare, and a nominal deposit of $25 on all itineraries, with additional savings for returning Viking guests.
What Is the Viking Savings Event?
The Viking Savings Event is a comprehensive sale applied to select departures from 2026 to 2028 across all Viking cruise products: river, ocean, and expedition. Guests can enjoy up to 35% off cruise fares in combination with air promotions, including free economy airfare from certain North American locations, alongside a very low deposit of $25 per person. This initiative is designed to assist travelers in planning ahead while benefiting from lower fares, especially on popular European routes.
Explore All Seven Continents with Viking
Viking now sails to all seven continents, visiting over 500 ports in more than 85 countries via their small ocean ships, river longships, and expedition vessels. Notable itineraries include the 15-day Grand European Tour between Amsterdam and Budapest, the 8-day Rhine Getaway from Amsterdam to Basel, the Romantic Danube from Regensburg to Budapest, and beautiful routes along the Rhône in southern France. Ocean options feature highlights such as the Iconic Western Mediterranean, and Ancient Mediterranean Treasures, which showcase art, history, and UNESCO-listed sites along Europe’s famed coasts.
Why Book Viking Now?
Viking offers a value-driven proposition with inclusive pricing that generally covers excursions in every port, Wi-Fi, meals, and beverages. The brand has been consistently recognized as a leader in the cruise industry: in 2025, it was rated #1 for both Oceans and Rivers in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards and has frequently appeared on Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” lists. Recent accolades include multiple Cruise Critic awards and affirmations by U.S. News & World Report as the “Best Luxury Line”, “Best Line for Couples”, and “Best Line in the Mediterranean”.
Key Booking Details and Deadlines
To leverage The Viking Savings Event, new bookings should be made between January 1 and January 31, 2026, applicable to selected itineraries from 2026–2028. The reduced deposit is applicable upon booking, and the final payment is usually due several months before departure. Availability for air deals ties to specific itineraries, so early booking is recommended for optimal options.
