Condé Nast Traveller
Readers’ Choice Awards — 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
In 2023, Viking was voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions in Condé Nast Traveller’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the first time that Viking has won in three categories in the same year, as well as the third consecutive year that Viking has won both the river and ocean categories.
The Times
Travel Awards — 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020
Viking is honored to be named ‘Best River Cruise Operator’ in The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2024. The awards are voted for by readers of The Times, Britain’s oldest national daily newspaper, and its sister title The Sunday Times, currently the biggest selling quality print newspapers in the UK.
Cruise Critic
UK Best in Cruise Awards - 2024
In the 2024 UK Best in Cruise Awards, Cruise Critic honoured Viking with eight awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories. Cruise Critic UK’s Best in Cruise Awards recognise the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, as selected by the site’s team of experts, as well as the most highly rated cruise lines of the year, based on reviews submitted to Cruise Critic by travellers themselves.
British Travel Awards
Best River Cruise Line
Viking was again named the ‘Best River Cruise Line’ in the 2023 British Travel Awards. The British Travel Awards honour excellence in travel and tourism based on ratings submitted by registered travelers.
Cruise & Ferry Review
Ship of the Year — 2020
In 2020, Viking Longship Einar was awarded the highest honour in Cruise & Ferry’s first-ever ‘Ship of the Year’ awards. Voted on by readers in over 50 countries, Viking Einar was highlighted as a game-changer in its category.
Silver Travel Advisor
Silver Travel Awards — 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
For the seventh time, Viking has received top honours in the Silver Travel Awards. In 2024 Viking was named “Best Premium or Luxury River Cruise Line.”
Viking was awarded Silver Travel Advisor's Silver standout for innovation Award for Viking's quality of work on Viking.TV in 2023, 2022 and 2020.
Food and Travel
Food & Travel Awards Awards — 10 Time Winner
In Food & Travel Magazine’s annual Reader Awards, Viking was awarded ‘River Cruise Line of the Year’ for the tenth consecutive year solidifying Viking as an industry leader at the top of its field.
Cruise International
British Cruise Awards — 2019
Respected as one of the most prestigious consumer awards in the cruise industry, Cruise International awarded Viking as both the ‘Best River Cruise Line’ and ‘Best Cruise Line’ overall in their ninth annual British Cruise Awards.
Wave Awards
Favourite River Cruise Line — 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Based on responses submitted by avid travellers and industry experts, Viking was again named ‘Favourite River Cruise Line’ in the 2024 WAVE Awards.
