Viking River Cruises | Our Fleet Overview (2024)

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How big is the Viking River cruise fleet? ›

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Viking's European ships have an average capacity of 190 passengers; its Russian ships' capacity averages just over 200 and its China ship carries up to 256.

We believe Viking's revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow will continue to increase and leverage will improve to the mid-4x area this year from around 5x at the end of 2023. As a result, we raised our issuer credit rating on Viking to 'B+' from 'B'. The outlook is positive.

Yes, the average age of the population on a Viking River Cruise is probably 70.

Evenings are spent (typically) at the restaurant onboard which is white linen and multiple courses. For dinners, the dress is scattered from women in blouses and jeans to those who want to be a bit more dressed up. I found myself in a blend of semi-casual dresses and black jeans with a nicer top for dinners.

Accommodating 190 passengers in 95 staterooms, Viking Longships have a patented layout that allows for two Explorer Suites – the largest river cruise suites in Europe – as well as seven two-room Veranda Suites with a full-size veranda in the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom; 39 Veranda Staterooms with ...

Viking cruises operates a fleet of 64 river cruise vessels all around the world. Since the launch of 'Viking Legend' in 2009, the company has added many new ships and so-called Longships to its fleet.

It has about $4.7 billion in debt, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The company is backed by private equity firm TPG and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which together invested about $500 million in additional capital in November 2020, after first investing in 2016.

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The estimated total pay range for a Director at Viking Cruises is $111K–$183K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay.

From the tastefully appointed, modern, beautifully designed, Scandinavian ships to the luxurious all-inclusive amenities, Viking are recognised as a Luxury Brand within the industry.

Who is the target audience for Viking Cruises? ›

Viking targets affluent, well-traveled adults -- usually 50+ -- who are interested in history, art and exploration. Viking provides a luxurious and culturally enriching experience featuring educational programs and onboard lectures.

Tipping | Gratuities are not included in Viking River cruise packages, so be prepared to tip $10-12 per person/per day at the end of the trip to your favorite crew and $2 per day for the program director. The staff is so accommodating that you will probably want to tip more, so use this guide as a baseline.

The World Cafe (Deck 7): The ship's buffet, The World Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

Depending on your stateroom category, laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services may be complimentary. If your stateroom category does not include these services, they may be purchased for a modest fee. A full listing of amenities by stateroom category can be found on each ship page.

Torstein Hagen (born 1943) is a Norwegian billionaire businessman, and the founder and chairman of Viking cruise line.

MV Ganga Vilas is the world's longest Motor Vessel (MV) river cruise.

Prices vary according to the cruise duration and destinations, but typically, they fall within the $1,699-$4,999 range. Note that there are many Viking River Cruises in Europe that fall under the $2,000 price point, which makes them surprisingly affordable.

A transatlantic journey from Norway to Mystic Seaport aboard a Viking longship is no small feat. Built based upon Norwegian boatbuilding traditions, the Draken Harald Hårfa*gre is the world's largest Viking ship sailing in modern times.