Viking® has released its 2024-2026 River Brochure featuring 234 pages of destination-focused and culturally immersive itineraries from popular and previously sold-out river journeys exploring Europe, France and Portugal, Egypt, Southeast Asia and the USA.
The brochure presents a diverse selection of northern hemisphere river experiences including Christmas itineraries that express the pure magic of Europe during the festive season. Three new river itineraries are featured in the brochure, including the 11-day Rhine & Main Explorer from Nuremberg to Basel, the 22-day Mississippi River Odyssey from New Orleans to Red Wing and the 15-day The Big Easy to the Gateway City from New Orleans to St. Louis.
The new Rhine & Main Explorer has 45 scheduled departure dates, beginning 13 April 2025 and running through 19 November 2025. Departing Basel, Switzerland, the journey traverses three countries, countless culturally rich cities and historic towns before arriving at its final port of Nuremberg, Germany.
The journey begins by sailing from the Swiss capital of culture, Switzerland, a charming old town steeped in tradition filled with museums, and explores the neighbouring regions of France and southern Germany. Guests will sample the flavours of the Alsace region before calling on Frankfurt, one of Europe’s highest-powered business hubs, before travelling through the fascinating historic regions of Franconia, Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. This exciting journey visits turreted castles, towns exuding a rich tapestry of medieval charm and an opportunity to visit a typical winstub eatery and sample the local rauchbier.
“Europe is a popular destination known for its rich history, art, and culture which appeals greatly to curious travellers,” said Michelle Black, ANZ Managing Director, Viking.
“Our 2026 season will open for booking earlier, allowing us to offer more itineraries, both new and old favourites, as well as sailing dates. This will allow agents to book more clients, both returning and new to Viking, onboard our state-of-the-art vessels. There is no better way to explore the heart of Europe than by sailing its historic waterways on an elegant Viking Longship.”
Popular river itineraries:
- 10-day Portugal’s River of Gold from Lisbon to Porto, priced from $8,795 per person in a Standard stateroom. Includes return economy flights on 2025 and 2026 journeys or save up to $2,000 per couple on 2024 journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*.
- 11-day Rhine & Main Explorer from Nuremberg to Basel or v.v., priced from $6,995 per person in a Standard stateroom. Includes return economy flights on 2025 and 2026 journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*.
- 23-day European Sojourn from Bucharest to Amsterdam or v.v., priced from $14,295 per person in a Standard stateroom. Includes return economy flights on 2025 and 2026 journeys or save up to $4,600 per couple on 2024 journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*.
- 15-day France’s Finest from Avignon to Paris or v.v., priced from $10,495 per person in a Standard stateroom. Includes return economy flights on 2025 and 2026 journeys or save up to $4,600 per couple on 2024 journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*.
- 15-day Magnificent Mekong from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi or v.v., priced from $12,895 per person in a French Balcony stateroom. Includes return economy flights on 2025 and 2026 journeys or save up to $1,000 per couple on 2024 journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*.
Viking added 26 new departures across several of its 2024 European Christmas and winter sailings and announced an additional 584 river departures in its 2025 river season.
Booking Details
Viking’s Explorer Sale is offering included return economy flights to Europe and Southeast Asia on select 2025 and 2026 river journeys if booked before 28 March 2024*. Clients looking to book a 2024 river journey may be eligible to receive savings of up to $4,600 per couple.
Travel agents can order hard copies of the new brochure for their clients from TIFS or brochurenet (NZ).
For additional information, contact Viking at 138 747 (AU) or 0800 447 913 (New Zealand), visit viking.com or contact your Viking Commercial Manager.
