Chateaux, Rivers & Wine

Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own terroir on an eight-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living. Plus, take advantage of Viking’s fly free* offer.

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

Fly free up to $5,000 per couple*
7 night luxury river voyage from Bordeaux return
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Port taxes & fees
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Onboard gratuities

Offer ends in: 01/01/2026 3:00am

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1

15th Nov 2026

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, hub of the famed wine-growing region, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwestern France. It’s known for its Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, 18th- to 19th-century mansions and notable art museums such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux. Public gardens line the curving river quays. The grand Place de la Bourse, centered on the Three Graces fountain, overlooks the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool.

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Day 2

16th Nov 2026

Bordeaux

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Day 3

17th Nov 2026

Cadillac (Sauternes)

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.

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Day 4

18th Nov 2026

Libourne (Saint-Émilion)

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.

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Day 5

19th Nov 2026

Bourg

A burgus or turris is a small, tower-like fort of the Late Antiquity, which was sometimes protected by an outwork and surrounding ditches. Darvill defines it as “a small fortified position or watch-tower usually controlling a main routeway.”

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Day 5

19th Nov 2026

Blaye (Cognac)

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal

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Day 6

20th Nov 2026

Medoc & Margaux wine country,France

Day 7

21st Nov 2026

Bordeaux

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Day 8

22nd Nov 2026

Bordeaux

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YOUR SHIP - The Viking Forseti

The Norse god of justice, Forseti, radiates the light of truth. He is eloquent, wise and, most of all, a fair and persuasive mediator. Forseti presides over all disputes of gods and men, giving all a proper hearing.

Description
Entertainment
Recreational
Other
Food and Drink
Technology

Wi-Fi

Glaciers
Library

Boutique
Elevator
Laundry Service
Walking Track

Bar
Lounge
Raffles Court & Terrace
The Restaurant
Veranda

Internet

Description

Entertainment

Wi-Fi

Recreational

Glaciers
Library

Other

Boutique
Elevator
Laundry Service
Walking Track

Food and Drink

Bar
Lounge
Raffles Court & Terrace
The Restaurant
Veranda

Technology

Internet

Launched

2013

Tonnage

5,000

Length

443

Capacity

190

AVAILABLE STATEROOMS

Click the tabs to view the different staterooms with their category

Outside from $6,789*
Balcony from $7,889*
Suite from $13,189*

Standard Stateroom – [F]

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

French Balcony – [D]

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Veranda Suite – [AA]

Suite size: 275 sq ft River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 40″ flat-screen Sony TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Early check-in (no later than 12 PM) Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars

Outside from $6,789*

Standard Stateroom – [E]

Standard Stateroom – [F]

Balcony from $7,889*

Veranda Stateroom – [A]

Stateroom size: 205 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40″ flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Veranda Stateroom – [B]

French Balcony – [C]

French Balcony – [D]

Suite from $13,189*

Explorer Suite – [ES]

Suite size: 445 sq ft River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Two 40″ flat-screen Sony TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror Premium Freyja toiletries; plush robes & slippers Bottled water replenished daily Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping Space under bed for storing suitcases Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers Early check-in (no later than 12 PM) Complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package, laundry service, room service (during breakfast) & shoe shine service Private airport transfers in Europe Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate Binoculars, coffee brewer & cashmere blanket

Veranda Suite – [AA]

ALTERNATIVE DATES

View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.

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Trip

Cruise Ship

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Price per person
22nd Mar ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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29th Mar ‘26

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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5th Apr ‘26

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7

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12th Apr ‘26

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7

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19th Apr ‘26

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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26th Apr ‘26

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7

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3rd May ‘26

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10th May ‘26

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17th May ‘26

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24th May ‘26

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31st May ‘26

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7

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7th Jun ‘26

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14th Jun ‘26

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7

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21st Jun ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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28th Jun ‘26

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7

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5th Jul ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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12th Jul ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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19th Jul ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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26th Jul ‘26

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7

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2nd Aug ‘26

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7

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9th Aug ‘26

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7

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16th Aug ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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23rd Aug ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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30th Aug ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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6th Sep ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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13th Sep ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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20th Sep ‘26

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7

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27th Sep ‘26

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7

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4th Oct ‘26

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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11th Oct ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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18th Oct ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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25th Oct ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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1st Nov ‘26

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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8th Nov ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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15th Nov ‘26

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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21st Mar ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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28th Mar ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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4th Apr ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

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11th Apr ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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18th Apr ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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25th Apr ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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2nd May ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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9th May ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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16th May ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

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7

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23rd May ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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30th May ‘27

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7

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6th Jun ‘27

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13th Jun ‘27

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20th Jun ‘27

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7

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27th Jun ‘27

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7

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4th Jul ‘27

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11th Jul ‘27

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7

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18th Jul ‘27

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25th Jul ‘27

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1st Aug ‘27

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8th Aug ‘27

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15th Aug ‘27

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22nd Aug ‘27

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29th Aug ‘27

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7

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5th Sep ‘27

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12th Sep ‘27

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7

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19th Sep ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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26th Sep ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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3rd Oct ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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10th Oct ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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17th Oct ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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24th Oct ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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31st Oct ‘27

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Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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7th Nov ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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14th Nov ‘27

Chateaux, Rivers & Wine – Bordeaux Roundtrip

Viking Forseti- 7Nights

7

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Important Notice

The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider. Prices quoted are valid for sale until 31 DEC 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior. All prices are per person, twin share (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. All savings are included in the advertised price. Some categories may have obstructed views. Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated. Components of the total price including local payments, “resort fees”, “national park fees”, “trip kitties” and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted. Fly Free is economy flight(s) for both guests up to the value of AU$2,500 per person (pp) to/from Australia/New Zealand. If the flight cost exceeds AU$2,500pp the guest will cover the difference. If flights are cheaper than AU$2,500pp the unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking or any other person. A guest can use the AU$2,500pp to instead upgrade to business class or premium economy (booked through Viking) with AU$2,500pp off the business/premium economy airfare and the difference to be covered by the guest. Upgrade flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking. Any flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking. Applicable if flights are booked through Viking and must be booked in conjunction with a selected 2026/2027/2028 Viking River cruise. Flights are Viking’s choice of airline for selected major gateways in AU/NZ: ADL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG. Guest must return their air form to Viking within 14 business days of receiving request for flights, otherwise Viking reserve the right to remove the free air promo and apply the respective in lieu of flights discount. Valid on bookings made between 02 September – 01 December 2025 at 7PM (AEDT). Guest may not request to change to flights included promotion post campaign end date of 31 December 2025. Viking will reach out to you or your travel advisor once flights are in the date range, at this point you may nominate your preferred departure/arrival dates. Both guests must be on the same airline booking (PNR) and fly together in both directions. Solo guests for River can use up to AU$5,000 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking or any other person or booking. Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated. Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication. Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply. Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY. Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details). Prices quoted are accurate as of 1 December 2025 and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Cruiseabout cannot guarantee that any particular product will still be available at the following prices, or for your exact dates of travel. At the time of making your booking, prices may differ to the price displayed on the website. Please contact your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor to obtain the latest up to date information regarding applicable prices, fees and charges, taxes, availability, blackout dates (such as school holidays), seasonal surcharges and other terms and conditions which may apply. View our full Terms and Conditions. VIKSEP14

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE

YOUR ITINERARY

YOUR SHIP - The Viking Forseti

Description

Entertainment

Recreational

Other

Food and Drink

Technology

Launched

2013

Tonnage

5,000

Length

443

Capacity

190

AVAILABLE STATEROOMS

Standard Stateroom – [F]

French Balcony – [D]

Veranda Suite – [AA]

Outside from $6,789*

Standard Stateroom – [E]

Standard Stateroom – [F]

Balcony from $7,889*

Veranda Stateroom – [A]

Veranda Stateroom – [B]

French Balcony – [C]

French Balcony – [D]

Suite from $13,189*

Explorer Suite – [ES]

Veranda Suite – [AA]

ALTERNATIVE DATES

Important Notice

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