🚢 Viking River Cruise Ships

               Overview

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Viking Longships®

• Design & Layout:
  These award-winning vessels feature Scandinavian minimalist design with floor-to-ceiling windows, light-wood interiors, and clean lines. A standout feature is the Aquavit Terrace, a forward-facing dining lounge that converts between indoor and al fresco depending on the weather. Each ship also includes a sun deck with lounges, shuffleboard, herb gardens, and putting greens

• Accommodations:

  • Standard and Veranda Cabins: Most cabins are outside-facing, with 39 full step-out balconies and 22 French balconies. Balcony cabins average 205 sq ft; French balconies are smaller (~135 sq ft).

  • Suites:

    • Veranda Suites (≈ 275 sq ft) with separate living rooms and bedrooms plus full verandas.

    • Explorer Suites (≈ 445 sq ft), the largest on European rivers, featuring two rooms and wraparound veranda with sweeping views. Guests in Explorer Suites enjoy special perks like priority embarkation, complimentary champagne, daily minibar, drink package, breakfast-in-suite, and laundry service

• Capacity & Efficiency:
  Built to navigate historic waterways, Longships balance compact size with maximum comfort—typically carrying about 190 passengers in 95 cabins aboard 135 m ships with patented asymmetrical corridors for space efficiency 

 

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🛳️ Other Viking River Vessels

• Seine River Ships (e.g., Viking Kari, Radgrid, Nerthus):
  Custom-built for the Seine with the same clean, Scandinavian design. They offer ~168 guests, multiple balcony options, suites including Explorer Suites with 270° views, sun deck, restaurant, lounge, boutique, and library. Powered partially by solar energy

• Asia and Nile Ships:
  Vessels like Viking Osiris and Viking Saigon offer boutique comfort for Mekong and Nile itineraries. They accommodate ~80 passengers, include outdoor verandas, local design touches, spa access, and regional educational guides

• Mississippi Ship:
  Viking Mississippi, launched in 2022, is the first luxury river cruise ship on the U.S. Mississippi River. It carries 386 passengers and features spa, fitness center, specialty dining, and hotel‑style suites—designed with Longship aesthetics in mind 

 

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🧭 What Sets Viking Ships Apart

• Elegant, Space-Efficient Design: Scandinavian-style interiors, innovative space usage (such as asymmetrical corridors), and an open-air terrace lounge enhance comfort and views without sacrificing atmosphere Viking River Cruises.

• Inclusive Amenities: Viking’s Inclusive Value model includes Wi-Fi, onshore excursions, beverages with meals, port fees, lectures, and entertainment—all built into the fare, simplifying your cruisetour experience The Times+15Viking River Cruises+15Viking River Cruises+15.

• Focus on Comfort & Enrichment: Thoughtful cabin layouts with luxury linens, heated bathroom floors, robes, on-demand TV, and hushed public spaces create a retreat-like environment after full days—perfect for cultural immersion without the crowds