Viking River Cruises
As the UK's leading river cruise specialist, Blue Water Holidays has worked with Viking River Cruises since 2002. Viking now operates one of the largest fleets in Europe, with Scandinavian influenced design giving a calm, contemporary and luxurious feel. Light and airy cabins, all with a river view, offer the comforts of a fine hotel yet with ever-changing scenery.
The award-winning Viking Longships bring sit-on balcony cabins to the fleet, with larger suites, an indoor/outdoor lounge, and hybrid engine power.
Viking's fleet of ships offer a choice of en-suite cabins. Choose a cabin with a picture window, a French balcony with sliding glass doors, or a sit-on private balcony - all with complimentary bottled water, bath products and modern amenities.
Choose where you wish to sit in the open seating restaurant with its informal dress code - no dinner jacket required. Breakfast is buffet style, lunch offers yet more choice, and the five-course dinner offers traditional dishes as well as contemporary cuisine. House wine, beer and soft drinks are complimentary at lunch and dinner, with tea and coffee available at any time. In addition to the spacious lounge and open-air sundeck with its 360 degree views, most Viking ships have a well-stocked library. Free wireless Internet is available. English-speaking staff provide friendly, award-winning service, and Viking's onboard Concierge can handle your every request.
You can look forward to at least one shore excursion almost every day - all included in the cost of your holiday. Led by expert English-speaking guides, the tours give you a deeper understanding of the places you are visiting. Quietvox tour headphones ensure that every word of the commentary is clear and audible. For independent explorers, the useful complimentary Travel Companion book is full of information, maps, and local stories.
Cruise Listings
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Rhine Getaway
Enjoy this 7-night cruise along the legendary River Rhine visiting the windmills of Kinderdijk, historic Cologne and the wine towns of Koblenz and Rudesheim. Includes excursions and travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Tue 17 Mar 2026 2025 - Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Danube Waltz
Save up to £1000pp!
Travel through the beautiful Wachau Valley in Austria, visit picturesque Austrian towns and explore the impressive capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest on this superb voyage along the Danube, with guided excursions and return flights from the UK
Next Departure: Tue 17 Mar 2026 2025 - Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Romantic Danube
Visit the spectacular capital cities of Budapest and Vienna and discover the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley on this superb cruise along the Danube. Includes excursions and travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Sun 07 Dec 2025 2024 - Oct, Nov, Dec2025 - Nov, Dec2026 - May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Christmas on the Rhine
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages along the Rhine on this magical 7-night cruise.
Next Departure: Sun 07 Dec 2025 2024 - Dec2025 - Nov, Dec2026 - Nov, Dec
Paris and the Heart of Normandy
Explore the magnificent city of Paris, visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny and see the Normandy beaches on this 7-night cruise along the Seine. Includes excursions and travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Thu 19 Mar 2026 2025 - Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Chateaux and Wine of Bordeaux
Discover scenic terraced vineyards, magnificent World Heritage Sites and spectacular architecture on this superb Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde rivers cruise on Viking Forseti. Includes excursions and flight package from the UK
Next Departure: Sun 22 Mar 2026 2025 - Oct, Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Lyon and Provence
Travel through picturesque Burgundy and Provence in the south of France and explore the historic towns of Vienne and Avignon. Includes excursions and travel from the UK
Next Departure: Sun 22 Mar 2026 2025 - Oct, Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Belgium and Holland at Tulip Time
Discover the magnificent windmills at Kinderdijk, the vibrant Keukenhof Gardens and spectacular cities of Amsterdam, Antwerp and Ghent on this tulip time itinerary. Includes excursions and travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Sun 22 Mar 2026 2025 - Mar, Apr2026 - Mar, Apr
Cities of Light
Combine hotel stays in the romantic city of Paris and historic Prague, with a 7-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle. Includes flights, transfers and excursions
Next Departure: Wed 04 Mar 2026 2024 - Nov2025 - Oct, Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Elegant Elbe
Follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther in Wittenberg and cruise through the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Saxon Switzerland on this 9-night holiday along the Elbe, with hotel stays in the fascinating cities of Berlin and Prague. Includes travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Thu 11 Dec 2025 2024 - Dec2025 - Nov, Dec2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Route to Eastern Europe
Add a 3-night pre-cruise Transylvania extension from £749pp!
Discover the magnificent cities and historical treasures of Eastern Europe as you journey along the Danube towards the Black Sea on this superb voyage with hotel stays in Budapest and Bucharest. Includes excursions and travel package from the UK
Next Departure: Mon 16 Mar 2026 2024 - Oct2025 - Oct, Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Golden River Douro
A 9-night River Douro cruise holiday with a 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise with excursions to some of the Douro's highlights including the World Heritage Sites of Porto, Guimaraes and Salamanca
Next Departure: Sat 28 Mar 2026 2024 - Nov2025 - Oct, Nov2026 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov