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Viking Longship Skirnir

4.8/5 |

Journey the "Blue Danube"

Discover grand cities and quaint villages on an epic journey along the “Blue Danube.” Explore both sides of fascinating Budapest, experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Explore a baroque abbey and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses.

 

Norse Heritage

Skirnir is a humble servant of the gods. When the lovesick Freyr, god of sunshine and prosperity, falls in love with the beautiful goddess Geror, he sends Skirnir to woo her. The coy goddess refuses his advances until Skirnir threatens her with his mystical wand. But Skirnir is smart; for delivering her, he requires that Freyr give him his powerful sword as a reward. Skirnir also performs favors for Odin, Father of the Gods. After the vicious wolf Fenrir evades capture, Skirnir visits the mountain dwarves, known for their mining and smithing. Together, they forge a magical restraint - called a Gleipnir - that binds the creature. Such undertakings mark Skirnir as much more than a servant; he is also a crafty vassal whose guile bends the arc of destiny.

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Onboard Features

Aquavit Buffet

Aquavit Buffet

Aquavit Terrace

Aquavit Terrace

The Bar

The Bar

The Lounge

The Lounge

Herb Garden

Herb Garden

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Reception

Reception

Walking Track

Walking Track

Herb Garden

Herb Garden

Sun Deck Bow

Sun Deck Bow

Activities & Services

Let Viking's staff treat you to personalized service, fine wines, and delicious, regional cuisine. Engage in immersive cultural activities, and take advantage of a wide array of amenities, from the onboard Congierge to shipwide Wi-Fi and 24-hour beverage bar.
It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to the guest's satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in the full fare.
  • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
  • Bath Robes
  • Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • Private Safe
  • Slippers
  • Television / Radio
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
  • Internet Caf
  • Library
  • Multi-Level Atrium
  • Internet Access
  • Classes and Workshops
  • Educational/Enrichment Programs
  • Guest Lecturers
  • Local Entertainment
  • Jogging Track
  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Concierge Desk
  • Laundry Service (nominal fee)
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • All Beverages Included In Cruise Fare
  • Dining Style: All Casual
  • Dining Style: Open Seating
  • Pregnancy Policy - Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.

  • Smoking Policy - All Viking ship interiors, staterooms, and verandas are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area, generally on the sun deck.

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required - Viking will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs. Every meal has vegetarian options on the menu, and chefs are able to prepare low-salt or gluten-free cuisine. Guests requiring special diets, such as diabetic or low-cholesterol meals, must alert Viking Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d
  • Wheelchair Access & Special Needs - Guests must report any disability requiring special attention while on their Viking Cruises itinerary to Viking at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Viking cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. The guest assumes the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international cruises and cannot be accommodated.

    Guests who have any medical, physical, or other special needs should contact Viking River Cruises directly at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) with additional questions, and to obtain a copy of Viking's Policy Statement.

Ship Staterooms

Ship Deckplans

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite - ES
  • Veranda Suite - AA
  • Veranda Stateroom - A
  • Veranda Stateroom - B
  • French Balcony Stateroom - C
  • French Balcony Stateroom - D
  • Standard Stateroom - E
  • Standard Stateroom - F

Herb Garden, Solar Panels, Walking Track.

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite - ES
  • Veranda Suite - AA
  • Veranda Stateroom - A
  • Veranda Stateroom - B
  • French Balcony Stateroom - C
  • French Balcony Stateroom - D
  • Standard Stateroom - E
  • Standard Stateroom - F

Lounge, Internet, Library, Bar, Aquavit Terrace, Buffet, Grills, Staterooms.

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite - ES
  • Veranda Suite - AA
  • Veranda Stateroom - A
  • Veranda Stateroom - B
  • French Balcony Stateroom - C
  • French Balcony Stateroom - D
  • Standard Stateroom - E
  • Standard Stateroom - F

Restaurant, Reception, Buffet, Shop, Staterooms.

Middle Deck

Main Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite - ES
  • Veranda Suite - AA
  • Veranda Stateroom - A
  • Veranda Stateroom - B
  • French Balcony Stateroom - C
  • French Balcony Stateroom - D
  • Standard Stateroom - E
  • Standard Stateroom - F

Staterooms.

Main Deck

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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Experience
Ship Staff
Dining/Food
Entertainment
Activities
Staterooms
Itinerary/Ports
Value

European River cruise

| Budapest to Amsterdam
Ship was half full so we got exceptional service. Perfect weather bonus. Loved the ports. Adequate port time. Loved walking on deck as the unesco sites passed by or until we stopped to explore. The 67 locks were technologically amazing.

Fabulous trip with outstanding crew

| Budapest to Amsterdam
From the very beginning, we felt like the crew was happy to have us onboard. Questions answered promptly and good service from all levels. Comfortable staterooms. Excellent food.

Overall a great cruise but several hiccups

| Amsterdam to Antwerp
Pros: The staff are incredibly thoughtful and got to know us on the first day. The chef is wonderful and prepared incredibly delicious meals. Cons: Buses never arrived for tour in Amsterdam, lock in Maastrich closed on Easter so we had to be bussed to Antwerp, not enough seating for Viking Explorer Society reception, did not get champagne for the welcome reception (staff passed out champagne once and never circled around to get everyone). This next comment is my responsibility - I should have checked local holiday schedule. Three of the nine days were holidays (Good Friday, Easter, and Easter Monday) and most everything was closed. Quite disappointed we couldn't shop and explore restaurants and cafes in 1/3 of the stops.

Great River Cruise

| Budapest, Nuremberg, Cologne, Amsterdam, and about 5 or 6 smaller towns along the way
We thoroughly enjoyed our 15 day cruise on the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers.There were plenty of choices in excursions, led by expert local guides.The water level was too low for the ship to pass on a section of the Main river. Viking anticipated that might be the case, so a sister Viking ship sailed from Amsterdam to the northern end of the blockage. All their passengers were bussed to our ship and we were bussed to their ship. Everyone received the identical stateroom they had . Viking made this disruption smooth and painless. Extremely professional staff and service!

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