The company was established in 1997. The Viking River Cruises company started its activities with 4 ships purchased in Russia. The Viking company has acquired the "KD River Cruises" operating in Europe. Instead of growing its fleet, he chose to purchase the KD company. As a result of this acquisition, besides acquiring a company with a 40-year cruise experience, it also gained many rights through the company at key anchoring points in Europe. The company entered the American market in 2000. The company opened a marketing and sales office in Los Angeles, California, USA. As the company that manages the world's river cruise line and by establishing its ocean cruise fleet, the company has also become the leader in ocean cruise tours with small ships.

Viking River Cruises Company

In January 2022, the company aims to start new ship cruises. Of these new journeys; It is planned to be built in the great rivers of Antarctica, Artik and North America. In this context, the first ship of the company "Viking Octantis" is expected to start voyages to Antarctica and North America's big rivers in January 2022. The second ship, “Viking Polaris”, is also expected to sail on the stage in August 2022 and make trips to Antarctica and Ancient. Also, a new one is planned to be added to the ongoing tours by the Viking company since August 2022. Viking River Cruises company aims to organize a voyage to Mississippi River as of this date.