Viking
Viking, founded in 1997, is a leading small-ship travel company that designs destination-focused river, ocean, and expedition voyages across all seven continent
Company facts
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 10,000
- Headquarters
- Switzerland
- Type
- Enterprise
About
Viking, founded in 1997, is a leading small-ship travel company that designs destination-focused river, ocean, and expedition voyages across all seven continents. The company targets experienced travelers with an interest in science, history, culture, and cuisine, offering what Chairman Torstein Hagen calls the "Thinking Person’s Cruise®" as a distinguished alternative to mainstream cruise offerings. Viking’s itineraries emphasize immersive, educational experiences, earning it more than 250 industry awards and top rankings from Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler in river, ocean, and expedition categories. By combining intimate vessel sizes with curated cultural content, Viking delivers a premium, intellectually engaging travel experience that sets it apart in the cruise industry.