Viking Tonle

Viking Tonle at a glance

Viking Tonle is a river cruise ship built in 2025 and operated by Viking River Cruises, designed to carry just 80 guests with a crew of 58 — a ratio that makes for attentive, unhurried service. With 40 cabins across the ship, the feel is deliberately intimate. She sails the Mekong River through Cambodia and Vietnam, offering itineraries that depart from Kampong Cham and Ho Chi Minh City.

• Crew: 58
• Cabins: 40
• Operator: Viking River Cruises
• Home waters: Mekong River — Cambodia and Vietnam

Dining on Viking Tonle

The ship's dining programme covers everything from an open-kitchen buffet to intimate chef-led experiences, and the main venues are included in your cruise fare.

The Restaurant is the principal dining room, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing river views as you work through regional specialities and timeless classics — all covered by your fare. For something more relaxed, the World Café runs open kitchens with live cooking, international dishes, and premium sushi and seafood options; you can eat inside or move out to the Aquavit Terrace®, which puts the Mekong directly behind your meal. The Pool Grill handles casual lunches poolside, and the Wintergarden hosts a complimentary afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, fresh scones and pastries accompanied by live classical music.

Norwegian flavours feature at Mamsen's®, located in the Explorers' Lounge and open from breakfast through to dinner at no extra charge. For special occasions, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant® recreates a trattoria atmosphere with authentic Italian cooking and a private dining room option — à la carte charges apply. The Chef's Table offers a multi-course tasting menu with paired wines, available by reservation at an additional charge. The Kitchen Table takes a hands-on approach, immersing guests in local food culture through regional ingredients and cooking techniques; confirm at booking whether it is included in your fare or charged separately.

Bars and lounges

Viking Tonle's social spaces are designed to draw guests together rather than scatter them.

The Living Room sits at the heart of the ship, offering generous seating, a calm atmosphere and live classical music from the Viking Resident Musicians — entry is free, with beverages charged separately. Torshavn® evokes the golden age of Hollywood jazz lounges with live music and cocktails, again with beverages charged separately. The Explorers' Lounge features two-storey panoramic windows that frame the river and passing landscapes, making it one of the finest spots to watch Cambodia or Vietnam drift by. The Atrium and the Clinker Bar — designed with nods to ancient Nordic longships — provide additional places to gather, with beverages charged separately at both.

Pools, wellness and activities

For a river ship, Viking Tonle carries a thoughtful wellness offering. The Main Pool is heated and sits beneath a retractable roof, so swimming is possible in any weather; in the evenings the poolside screen shows films under the open sky. The Infinity Pool — among the first of its kind on a river vessel — features floor-to-ceiling windows that make it feel as though you are bathing at the water's edge, and a hot tub sits alongside it.

The Nordic Spa is open to all guests at no charge; individual treatments and classes carry a separate fee. The sauna and snow grotto are available for complimentary use. The Fitness Center has treadmills, elliptical machines and exercise bikes, with free-weight and open floor space for yoga or pilates; equipment use is complimentary, though some classes carry a charge. The Hair Salon offers cuts, styling and the Royal Nordic Hair Ritual at a separate charge. On deck, the Sports Deck provides a running track alongside boccie, mini golf and shuffleboard.

The Theater — with its large screen and flexible layout that can split into two HD cinemas — hosts lectures, films and TED Talks, all included in your fare.

Cabins on Viking Tonle

All 40 cabins are designed for two guests, and every category faces the river. Full layouts are on the Viking Tonle cabins and deck plans page.

• French Balcony Stateroom B (28.3 m²): Positioned on lower decks where water-level views are unobstructed and river scenery is most immersive.
• Veranda Stateroom A (28.3 m²): A French balcony design brings fresh air and river views into the stateroom without taking up extra deck space.
• Explorer Suite ES (68.3 m²): The ship's most spacious option, with a separate sitting room, an additional flat-screen TV and a large veranda.

Why book Viking Tonle with Cruise1st

Every sailing on Viking Tonle departs from Cambodia or Vietnam, which means flying is part of the picture. Cruise1st's Cruise1st Packages bundle the cruise with your flights, hotels and transfers into one booking — simpler to manage and easier to price up. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to talk through cabin grades, fare inclusions and the best itinerary for your travel dates. And every booking is backed by our Best Price Guarantee, so you can be confident you're not paying more than you need to.

Common questions about Viking Tonle

Where does Viking Tonle sail?

Viking Tonle sails the Mekong River through South East Asia, with current itineraries departing from Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Sailings are operated by Viking River Cruises.

Do I need to fly to join a Viking Tonle cruise?

Yes — all current departures are from Cambodia or Vietnam, so an international flight is required. Cruise1st can include flights, accommodation and transfers in a single Cruise1st Package, which means your whole journey is organised in one place rather than across multiple bookings.

How long are the itineraries?

Current sailings on Viking Tonle run up to 7 nights in South East Asia, departing from late September 2026 onward.

Which cabin grade suits a first-time Viking river cruiser?

The Veranda Stateroom A and French Balcony Stateroom B both measure 28.3 m² and offer river views — the difference is deck position, with the French Balcony category sitting lower for a closer water-level perspective. If space and an outdoor veranda matter most, the Explorer Suite ES at 68.3 m² adds a separate sitting room and considerably more room to spread out. Cruise1st's experts can talk through the options for your specific sailing dates and budget.

Are there other Viking ships I can compare?

Yes. If you're weighing up different Viking vessels, Cruise1st also carries pages for Viking Orion, Viking Venus, Viking Mississippi, Viking Vali, Viking Magni and Viking Neptune — all other ships in the fleet you may be choosing between.