2027 Viking River Cruise Comparison

One cruise. Three ways to plan it.

Eight days from Basel to Amsterdam with four Veranda B sailing dates and two easy ways to add more time in Europe.

8 days4 countries6 guided toursVeranda B

Four 2027 departures

Compare the complete trip price

All totals cover two travelers in a Veranda B. Travel protection appears in its own section.

Sailing date	Cruise only	Cruise + air + Air Plus	Add Lucerne	Add Lucerne + Amsterdam
May 29, 2027	$10,998	$13,896	$15,894	$17,492
June 2, 2027	$10,998	$13,896	$15,894	$17,492
June 13, 2027	$10,598	$13,496	$15,494	$17,092
June 19, 2027Lowest overall price	$9,598	$12,496	$14,494	$16,092

Economy air$2,598 for two

$1,299 per person

Air Plus$300 for two

$150 per person

Lucerne$1,998 for two

$999 per person

Amsterdam$1,598 for two

$799 per person

Pricing note: Viking pricing and cabin availability can change until the reservation is confirmed. These rates reflect the quote prepared July 23, 2026.

Pre-cruise extensionLucerne

$999 per person · 2 hotel nights

A softer landing in Switzerland

Lucerne gives you alpine views and time to settle into Europe before boarding the ship. Viking handles the airport, hotel and ship transfers.

2 breakfastsOld Town walking tourViking HostAll transfers

Day 1

Arrive in Lucerne

Transfer from the airport to your lakeside hotel. The rest of the day is open for Old Town, the waterfront or an early night.

Day 2

Old Town and free time

See Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower and historic houses on a guided walk. An optional lake, mountain, dairy farm and fondue excursion may be available.

Day 3

One more alpine morning

Explore independently or take an optional Stanserhorn excursion. Viking transfers you to the ship late that afternoon.

Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Continental Park Hotel or a similar first-class property. Viking confirms the exact hotel about six months before departure.

$799 per person · 2 hotel nights

Amsterdam without watching the clock

Two nights after the cruise leave time for the canal district, a major museum and dinner in the city.

2 breakfastsWalking tourViking HostAll transfers

Day 1

Leave the ship and see the city

Transfer to the hotel, then join a walking tour through Amsterdam’s streets and neighborhoods. The rest of the day is open.

Day 2

A full day on your schedule

Choose a museum, a canal cruise, the Jordaan or a relaxed day of wandering and stopping where it looks interesting.

Day 3

Breakfast and airport transfer

Check out after breakfast and use the included Viking transfer to the airport.

Hotel: Viking confirms the centrally located property about six months before departure. A premium upgrade to the Pulitzer Amsterdam may be available. Anne Frank House tickets require a separate advance purchase and sell out quickly.

Post-cruise extensionAmsterdam

Basel to Amsterdam

Eight days on the Rhine

Longship on the Middle Rhine — Middle Rhine

Basel, Switzerland

Arrive and settle aboard your Viking Longship.

Breisach, Germany

Explore the wooded hills and traditional villages of the Black Forest.

Strasbourg, France

See the historic center, cathedral and Alsatian architecture.

Speyer & Rüdesheim

Visit Speyer’s cathedral, then sail to wine country and Drosselgasse.

Middle Rhine & Koblenz

Pass vineyard-covered hills, Lorelei Rock and a long line of castles.

Cologne, Germany

Tour Old Town and see the twin spires of its Gothic cathedral.

Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Visit working windmills and learn how the Dutch manage water.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Leave the ship or begin the optional two-night extension.

A separate decision

Travel protection comparison

Compare the refund method, medical limits and time-sensitive benefits before choosing.

Viking Travel Protection$1,698

For two · cruise + air

$1,898 with one or both extensions

Travel Insured Deluxe$1,364

For two · cruise + air

$1,978 with Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)

Travel Insured Platinum$2,463

For two · cruise + air

$3,707 with Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)

Coverage highlight	Viking	Travel Insured Deluxe	Travel Insured Platinum
Trip cancellation	Up to 100% for a covered reason	Up to 100% of insured trip cost	Up to 100% of insured trip cost
Trip interruption	Up to 150%	Up to 150%	Up to 150%
Medical expense	Up to $100,000	Up to $250,000	Up to $500,000
Emergency evacuation	Up to $250,000	Up to $1,000,000	Up to $1,000,000
Baggage & personal effects	Up to $3,000	Up to $1,500	Up to $2,500
Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)	Separate Viking cancellation waiver; a future travel voucher may apply	Optional bundle; up to 75% of insured, nonrefundable trip cost	Optional bundle; up to 75% of insured, nonrefundable trip cost

Travel Insured optional coverage

Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR): terms that matter

Up to 75% back

CFAR can reimburse up to 75% of insured, prepaid and nonrefundable trip costs.

Buy it on time

Add the bundle within 14 days of the first trip payment for Deluxe or 21 days for Platinum.

Cancel 48 hours ahead

You must cancel no later than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Insure the trip costs

Add eligible prepaid, nonrefundable costs as you book them. Extensions may raise the premium.

CFAR applies before departure and does not provide a full refund. The quoted Travel Insured option is part of a Cancel or Interrupt for Any Reason bundle. Interrupt for Any Reason has separate requirements. The policy certificate and state-specific terms control eligibility and claims.

Before purchasing a plan

These highlights provide a general comparison, not a coverage interpretation. The policy certificate controls all benefits, exclusions, limits and claim decisions. Coverage and time-sensitive benefits can vary by state. Travelers should read the full plan and contact the provider with questions about pre-existing medical conditions, covered reasons or Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) eligibility.

Travel Insured quotes shown cover the cruise and airfare only. Adding Lucerne, Amsterdam or other prepaid costs may change the premium. Quotes and benefits can change before purchase.

The next step

Choose the date first. Then choose how long you want to stay.

June 19 offers the lowest price. The other dates keep the same cabin, route and inclusions.

Review the prices Review protection

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One cruise. Three ways to plan it.

Compare the complete trip price

A softer landing in Switzerland

Arrive in Lucerne

Old Town and free time

One more alpine morning

Amsterdam without watching the clock

Leave the ship and see the city

A full day on your schedule

Breakfast and airport transfer

Eight days on the Rhine

Basel, Switzerland

Breisach, Germany

Strasbourg, France

Speyer & Rüdesheim

Middle Rhine & Koblenz

Cologne, Germany

Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Travel protection comparison

Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR): terms that matter

Up to 75% back

Buy it on time

Cancel 48 hours ahead

Insure the trip costs

Before purchasing a plan

Choose the date first. Then choose how long you want to stay.

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