Who Should Go On A Viking Cruise?
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Imagine cruising down the Nile to learn about the hidden wonders of the pharaohs and pyramids. While in Egypt, you travel on a camel’s back, hearing legends of ancient alchemy masters turning water into precious stones and jewels.
These are the kinds of exclusive and memorable excursions that are included in Viking’s Cruises.
On the ship, you are treated just as special. Each Viking vessel is state-of-the-art, built specifically to cruise down the narrowest and rockiest rivers safely and with style.
There are no rooms below sea level and no rooms without a window. In fact, all rooms have a Nordic Balcony for private ocean views.
When dining onboard, there are five restaurants to choose from. Each one offers regional cuisine created with locally sourced ingredients.
Treat yourself to the complimentary spa or enjoy a documentary or theater performance in the auditorium. Do not forget to check out the stunning views from the Sun Deck or the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge.
With all of these incredible and included features, Viking Cruises are certainly not discount cruises.
However, when it comes to cruising, you get what you pay for. With Viking Cruises, the extra money is going towards immersing you in your destinations. Viking goes the extra mile (and costs the extra buck) to get you privileged access to castles, cathedrals, historic homes, museums and music halls.
With that being said, who should go on a Viking Cruise? Any adult who loves to learn!
Viking’s main demographic is the active 55+ community who love learning about art, history and culture while sailing across the world and dining on 5-star meals! Continue reading for more information about who should go on a Viking Cruise and why.
History Lovers
If you love history, you will love Viking Cruises
Each cruise is designed to walk you through time. You will discover history through the lens of art, architecture, music, documentaries, theatrical performances and more.
Every tour is given by a local guide, spiced with legends and folklore from the past.
Remember that just because you have toured a place before, does not mean you will get the same experience touring it with Viking. Viking Cruises has strong connections across the world that get their clients privileged access to a multitude of castles, cathedrals, cemeteries and more.
To dive deeper into niche areas of interest, enjoy one of the many optional excursions that are sure to satisfy your desires.
Architect/ Engineer Buffs
All architect and engineer buffs are highly encouraged to cruise with Viking.
Architecture often opens the doors to the past. Uncovering how people spent their time, what they believed in, who they worshiped and when they were alive.
Our knowledgeable and local tour guides are able to inform you on all the historic homes, castles, bridges, cathedrals and more that we tour or pass.
For more information about anything architect or engineer related onboard, Viking encourages you to visit the library. The librarians are experts at picking out non-fiction books for any level of exploration. You should also check out the auditorium offerings. There are likely documentaries set to play that will inform you about ancient architecture and indigenous engineering.
As always, be sure to check out the excursions.
Excursions are meant to allow you to learn more about a specific area of interest. Viking offers a ton of exceptional and included excursions to get you in front of or inside of some amazing structures.
Artists
Whether you actually are an artist or just love learning about art, Viking Cruises are for you!
While traveling, you will enjoy learning about how local artists have kept traditions alive and supported their communities by glassblowing, making pottery, grass weaving, wool weaving, painting, jewelry making and so much more.
You will also enjoy uncovering the past through different artistic movements all over the world.
Do not forget that Viking Cruise guests have privileged access to museums on all seven continents! With this, you can learn about the best known artists and see the most preserved art.
Be sure to check out the included excursions! Depending on your cruise, there might be an opportunity to try your hand at an indigenous artform
Classical Music Listeners
Are you a classical music listener? If so, Viking Cruises has so much to offer you.
On board, there are musical performances every night. Each musical performance has roots in the locations in which you are traveling.
Off the ship, there is an abundance to learn about the local music at every port. Your tour guides will help to immerse you in the authentic and indigenous sounds of your current location.
WWII Know-It-Alls
For the WWII Know-It-Alls, we suggest choosing one of Viking’s River Cruises that sail through Germany, Poland, Russia or Hungary.
These cruises transport you to battle grounds, guide you through concentration camps and teach you about strategies and arsenal. On these tours, you are sure to learn how Hitler harnessed such power after WWI and how Germany rebuilt their nation after the falling of the Nazi Regime.
Foodies
Viking Cruises are perfect cruises for foodies.
On board, you have five different restaurants to choose from. Each one, better than the next
serving regional-specific food with locally sourced ingredients.
Have any allergies or do you eat vegetarian or vegan? Viking Cruises have an extensive menu that caters to vegetarians and vegans. If you have any food allergies, the cooks have no problem making you a special plate.
When you are venturing off the boat for a meal, ask a member of the staff for recommendations! At Imagine Going There Travel, we have found some of our favorite, hole-in-the-wall restaurants from asking our bartenders or cabin stewards.
Science Nerds
For all the science nerds, Viking Cruises has partnered with various research groups such as:
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Great Lakes
- Environmental Research Laboratory
- The Norwegian Institute of Water Research
- Oceanites and the IUCN Species Survival Commission Species Monitoring Specialist Group
- and more!
These research groups have scientists on the Viking Cruises, collecting samples and submitting reports. They often give free lectures on the ship that are relevant to the places you are traveling through!
Off the ship, Viking offers various excursions that might appeal to you too. These might include hiking through a rainforest to attempt a glimpse at an endangered species or a tour of a 14th century windmill constructed for flood control.
Literature Enthusiasts
If you enjoy reading classical literature, you will enjoy Viking Cruises.
Classical literature can often depict societal conditions and norms. Wherever you are headed with Viking Cruises, the tours and excursions will reference or be centered on classic novels.
In Europe, Viking offers privileged access to locations, scenes or manuscripts of “The Three Musketeers”, “The Phantom of The Opera”, “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” and more.
Headed outside of Europe? Imagine Going There Travel is happy to suggest classic novels from wherever you are planning to visit!
Conclusion
In conclusion, Viking Cruises are not discount cruises nor are they family cruises. Rather, Viking Cruises are largely enjoyed by the active, 55+ demographic.
You should go on a Viking Cruise if you love learning! Viking Cruises cost more money because they aim to immerse you deeper in the art, history, culture and cuisine of your journey.
For assistance booking a Viking Cruise, contact us!
Imagine Going There Travel is a free Viking Cruise Travel Agency that offers custom travel planning, weekly webinars, a local person to call with any Viking-related questions, and more! We will also book your flights and set you up with travel insurance.
Have you booked with Viking recently? Call us today to find out how you can earn $200 Shipboard Credit!
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