The Telegraph
Travel Awards – 2025
Viking is honored to be named “Best Boutique Ocean Line” in the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards. Viking previously won this biennial award in 2023. The awards are voted on by readers of The Telegraph and highlight Viking’s on-board spa and wellness offerings as well as “lectures and excursions allowing passengers to gain a deeper understanding of each destination.”
Condé Nast Traveller
Readers’ Choice Awards — 7 years of recognition
In 2025, Viking was voted #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans in Condé Nast Traveller’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2023, Viking was also voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions marking the first time a travel company has won all three categories simultaneously.
The Times
Travel Awards — 2024, 2020
Viking was named ‘Best Luxury Ocean Cruise Operator’ in The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2024, and ‘Best Boutique Cruise Line’ in the 2020 awards. The awards are voted for by readers of The Times, Britain’s oldest daily newspaper, and its sister title The Sunday Times, currently the biggest selling quality print newspapers in the UK.
Cruise Critic
UK Best in Cruise Awards - 2024
In the 2024 UK Best in Cruise Awards, Cruise Critic honoured Viking with eight awards across the Luxury (Ocean), River and Expedition categories. Cruise Critic UK’s Best in Cruise Awards recognise the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, as selected by the site’s team of experts, as well as the most highly rated cruise lines of the year, based on reviews submitted to Cruise Critic by travellers themselves.
British Travel Awards
Best Midsize Ships Gold Award — 2018, 2017
In the annual British Travel Awards, Viking was named ‘Best Midsize Ship’ in 2018 and ‘Best Luxury Cruise Line’ in 2017. The British Travel Awards honour excellence in travel and tourism based on ratings submitted by registered travelers.
Cruise International
British Cruise Awards — 2019
Respected as one of the most prestigious consumer awards in the cruise industry, Cruise International awarded Viking ‘Best Cruise Line’ overall in their 2019 British Cruise Awards.
#1 Ship — 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016
In its Cruising & Cruise Ships 2020 edition, Berlitz awarded Viking the top six positions in the Mid-Size Ships category.
In 2017, Viking Sea was awarded first in her category, noting her ‘many elegant touches’ and ‘excellent inclusive value.’ Viking Star, which was rated highest in her category in 2016, earned second place behind her sister ship Viking Sea.
Wave Awards
Best for Wellbeing & Spas — 2018, 2016
In 2018, for the second time, The Wave Awards’ distinguished panel of industry experts recognised Viking’s ocean cruises as the ‘Best for Wellbeing & Spas’ in the UK cruise industry.
Interior Design
Best Of The Year Awards — 2015
The preeminent design competition – hosted by the industry-leading publication – celebrates superior interior design projects and products. Viking Star was honored in the 2015 edition, with the Living Room, Wintergarden and Explorers’ Lounge receiving special nods for their unique and stunning design.
Architectural Digest
Best New Luxury Cruises — 2015
In a roundup of the most luxurious and design-forward vessels sailing today, Viking Startook top billing.
Travel Channel
Best Mediterranean Cruise — 2015
Rated among its best cruises of 2015, the Travel Channel honored Viking with “Best Mediterranean Cruise.” The cable network also recognized Viking for “living up to the reputation of its acclaimed sister line while offering perks all its own.”