Travelers doing Paris and Normandy who want the Viking longship layout on a ship sized for the Seine.
Think twice if: Smaller Sun Deck features than the Rhine/Danube longships, and the elevator skips the Main Deck.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Viking River Cruises's page for this ship →
What she's like
Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.
English; line built for North Americans. Adults only: guests must be 18+. †
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
One included shore excursion in each port, wine/beer/soft drinks with lunch and dinner, free Wi-Fi, all meals, port taxes. Not included: gratuities, drinks outside meals, airport transfers unless air bought from Viking (transfers rule is official, Booking Terms). †
Minimum age 18; no kids' clubs; adults only †
Casual by day; no formal nights; 'elegant casual' in the evening, jacket and tie optional †
† From an independent source, not the line itself. Confirm with the line or your travel agent before you book.
Where she sails in Europe
- Paris & the Heart of Normandy
- France’s Finest
- NEW! Christmastime in Paris & Normandy
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | Europe: $20 USD per person per night if prepaid, or EUR 20 per night if charged onboard †; Added to your bill automatically? Yes, may be added to shipboard account at the recommended rate; adjustable at Guest Services † |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | Silver Spirits Beverage Package, about $27 per person per day. Included for Explorer Suites; both guests in a cabin must buy; age 21+. † |
| Wifi | included (free on Europe ships; may be slow) |
| Specialty restaurants | No extra-charge restaurants on Longships; Aquavit Terrace is free † |
| Money on board | EUR † |
† From an independent source, not the line itself. Confirm with the line or your travel agent before you book.
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Her restaurants · 0 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Not stated |
| Aquavit Terrace (al fresco) | Not stated |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Suite (ES) | 445 incl. veranda sq ft | 3 |
| Veranda Suite (AA) | 275 incl. veranda sq ft | 3 |
| Veranda Stateroom (A, B) | 205 incl. veranda sq ft | 3 (A), 2 (B) |
| French Balcony Stateroom (C, D) | 135 sq ft | 3 (C), 2 (D) |
| Standard Stateroom (E, F) | 150 sq ft | 1 |
Good to know before you pick
- The lift does not reach the lowest cabin deck. Guests in those cabins use the stairs.
- The lift does not reach the sun deck.
- Upper Deck (3) aft cabins sit below the Sun Deck walking track (deck 4), per plan positions
- Main Deck (1) cabins have no lift access (Viking ship page)
- Standard cabins (E, F) are on the Main Deck with a half-height window and no elevator access.
- This shorter longship is sized for the Seine; it has no herb garden or putting green listed, unlike the Rhine/Danube longships.
- Cabins with windows that don't open: 1 (Main Deck): Standard E/F cabins, half-height picture window.
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Elevator runs from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for Standard categories E and F (Viking ship page). Guests with a disability must travel with an able-bodied companion; wheelchairs max 22 inches wide; no motorized scooters; Accessibility Form due 30 days before departure. No tendering on river. † Elevators: One lift midship, Middle Deck to Upper Deck only; no lift to Main Deck (E/F) or Sun Deck Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.
- Deck 4 · Sun Deck , Solar panels; Walking track; Shaded sun deck seating; Bridge (wheelhouse)
- Deck 3 · Upper Deck , Explorer Suites (ES), 2, at the stern; Veranda (A), Veranda Suite (AA), French Balcony (C) cabins; Library; Lift; Lounge & Bar; Aquavit Terrace (bow, with buffet)
- Deck 2 · Middle Deck , Veranda (B) and French Balcony (D) cabins; Shop and Guest Services; Lift; Restaurant with buffet
- Deck 1 · Main Deck , Standard cabins (E, F), water level
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Optional excursions booked in My Viking Journey once Viking emails that they are loaded; excursions can be cancelled for a refund up to 7 days before online or 3 days by phone. Deposit and payment schedule depend on the promotion and are shown on your invoice (official Booking Terms). Europe boarding from 12:00. †
Paying and cancelling
Cruises over 35 days: $1,000 fee 180+ days out, 20% at 179-150, 40% at 149-120, 60% at 119-90, 80% at 89-60, 100% at 59 or fewer days. Free cancel within 24 hours of booking direct. (Viking Booking and Sale Terms)
Tips for her Europe sailings
Ships dock near city centres; exact dock in your cruise documents. Many sailings start or end in Amsterdam, Basel, Budapest, Passau, Nuremberg, Paris or Porto (fleet file, unverified). †
Where she docks
Usually in or near the city centre; check documents †
If the river is too high or too low
Viking may swap guests between ships, use motorcoaches, or change ports; any money back is set by the Passenger Ticket Contract. Official terms: vessels and itineraries 'subject to change, delay, substitution or cancellation'. †
How much walking on the included tours
Included tours involve cobblestones and stairs; you must get around the ship independently †
Low bridges and the sun deck
Yes on low-bridge stretches; guests report the sun deck closed and the wheelhouse lowered, while the Aquavit Terrace stayed open †
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Viking River Cruises
- Kind of ship
- River
- Built
- 2025
- Guests
- 168
- Crew
- 46
- Cabins
- 84
- Guest decks
- 4
- Length
- 125 m (410 ft)
- Width
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Flag
- Switzerland
- Class
- Viking Longship: Seine class (410 ft)
- Ship number
- ENI 07002232
- Sister ships
- Viking Fjolvar, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid, Viking Skaga
- In Europe 2026–27
- Seine
- Rivers
- Seine
Highlights
- Built 2025; 168 guests, 46 crew, 84 outside staterooms (Viking ship page).
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow for open-air dining with river views.
- Free Wi-Fi and laundry service (Viking ship page).
- Hybrid engines for less vibration (Viking ship page).
Sources & what we could not confirm · 10 sources · checked 2026-11
- Viking Nerthus: Viking ship page (facts, features, itineraries)
- Viking deck plan PDF (Viking Longship: Seine class (410 ft))
- VesselFinder vessel record (registry, flag/size)
- Viking Booking and Sale Terms & Conditions (PDF)
- CruiseDirect: Viking River gratuities (secondary)
- Pavlus Travel: Viking River FAQs (secondary)
- CruiseWeb: What's included on Viking River (secondary, updated Oct 2026)
- Cruise Addicts: Silver Spirits guide (secondary)
- Cruise Critic forum: Viking river boats upper deck (secondary)
- International Travel News reader letter (secondary, 2008)
- No refurbishment year is published on the Viking ship page.
- Beam is VesselFinder's rounded figure, not a Viking number.
- Rivers are derived from the itinerary names listed on the ship page (Nov 2026); they change by season.
- Viking River Cruises: vikingrivercruises.com and viking.com return 403 to both plain download and WebFetch; most facts are secondary.
- Viking River Cruises: Silver Spirits price varies by source ($25 vs $27 per day).
- Viking River Cruises: Deposit amount not published; set per promotion on invoice.
- Deck plan: SVG plan files read were saved for Viking Kari (Seine class); assumed identical for Fjolvar and the other Seine ships