- We’re #1: World’s largest and top-ranked River cruise line, in business for over 25 years
- Newest fleet in River cruising: modern, high-tech ships
- Growth & expansion: We are regularly adding new ships, new routes and new destinations
- One main language on board: Viking crew and guests all speak English
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“Working with Viking is more than just a great experience. If you enjoy life on board, you’ll see there is an opportunity for your career and for self-improvement here.” Write your career story just like Yoana’s– our training programs and on-the-job coaching will set you up for success and rapid promotion
-Yoana, Stateroom Stewardess
While on board, our River crew members have an opportunity to visit inspiring destinations like Amsterdam, Budapest, Cairo, Hanoi, Lisbon, Paris, Phnom Penh, Porto and Vienna.
“By working at Viking, I have an opportunity to develop myself, meet new people and travel to new places all the time – it never gets boring. I get vacation time when I need it and am never too far away from home.”
-Martin, Sous Chef
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Stefan's journey: From Receptionist to Hotel Manager
Stefan's journey: From Receptionist to Hotel Manager
"Viking is a good employer – they let me grow, I could develop myself and they assisted me."
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Our River ships typically have a 56-person crew, who work onboard our modern and updated fleet
Crew members work from 6 to 10 months, including paid vaction during the contract and longer breaks during the offseason
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