Viking Lif
Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, patent pending design* and luxury. The Viking Longships - Viking Lif - provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.
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443
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Length
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2014
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Built Year
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50
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Crew
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190
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Pax Capacity
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9
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Suites
Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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| Mar 21, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,999 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,399 |
| May 02, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $11,299 |
| May 10, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,499 |
| May 24, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $11,299 |
| Jun 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,599 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,599 |
| Jul 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $10,499 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $10,499 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,899 |
| Aug 02, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,999 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $10,999 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,299 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Sep 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $9,299 |
| Sep 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,699 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $11,599 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,699 |
| Oct 09, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,899 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,499 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Apr 02, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,599 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,599 |
| May 08, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,599 |
| May 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,499 |
| May 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,299 |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,499 |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $7,299 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,499 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Sep 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,799 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,699 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,499 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,699 |
| Oct 07, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Viking | Viking Lif | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,599 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2014
- Length: 443
- Passenger Capacity: 190
- Normal Crew Size: 50
- Staterooms: 95
- Suites: 9
Dining
All meals aboard are prepared by local chefs under the guidance of our European management team. Meals are open seating during set meal times no table reservations are accepted. Room service is not available. Guests requiring special diets such as vegetarian, low salt, diabetic or low cholesterol meals must alert Viking River Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board. The chefs will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests.
Age Restrictions
Due to the nature of their cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard river cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. They reserve the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board.
Tipping
It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your tour price.
Cabins
Square Footage: 150
Category F
Standard Stateroom size is 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer and bottled water replenished daily, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control with space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Main Deck.
Square Footage: 150
Category E
Standard Stateroom size is 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer and bottled water replenished daily, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control with space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Main Deck.
Square Footage: 135
Category D
French Balcony Stateroom size is 135 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 135
Category C
French Balcony Stateroom size is 135 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 205
Category B
Veranda Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Features include: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 205
Category A
Veranda Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Features include: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 275
Category AA
Veranda Suite size: 275 sq. ft with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Suite full-size veranda off the spacious living room, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases and walk-in closet with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 445
Category ES
Explorer Suite size: 445 sq. ft with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Suite features private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, private bathroom, shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcase, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
The restaurant seats all guests at tables which vary in size, accommodating 6, 8 or 10 guests per table. The dining room is open seating, so you are free to sit where you like, a great way to make new friends. The atmosphere is casual but elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware.. Located on the Middle Deck.
Aquavit Terrace
Aquavit Terrace is a glorious outdoor seating area at the bow of the ship where you can have a casual meal al fresco, meet friends for drinks or read a book, all while enjoying breathtaking views and basking in the fresh air. Located on the Upper Deck.
Bar
The bar is lively and inviting - a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink and catch up on the day with friends. Located on the Upper Deck.
Boutique
Forget to bring something? Looking for a magazine or some gift items? The onboard boutique has everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient. Located on the Middle Deck.
Cultural Highlights
Tastings of local cheeses, coffees, liqueurs and other delicacies. These in-depth experiences are part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Hands-On Demonstrations
To complement your onshore excursions, take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore with hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making, wooden shoe-carving or glassblowing. Located on the Middle Deck.
Library
The library has comfortable seating, excellent reading light and lovely panoramic views. Carries approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Located on the Upper Deck.
Observation Lounge
This is where friends meet for a drink or snack, where lectures and movie nights take place. Watch as the glass walls roll silently away to form an indoor-outdoor space where you can enjoy the fresh breeze. Located on the Upper Deck.
Walking Track
Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery on the walking track. Located on the Sun Deck.Hygiene and Safety Protocols
Pre-Departure Test
To ensure your journey is smooth and that you are able to fully enjoy your voyage as planned, we highly recommend that all guests take a pre-departure COVID-19 test, no more than three days prior to beginning your journey.
Purified Air
Enjoy fresh air in your stateroom, knowing that all staterooms on Viking river ships feature independent air handling units that do not share air with other areas of the ship. Take comfort in knowing that the air in the public areas of your ship has also been purified with new short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV-C) lights and high-density filters, which kill 99.99% of all airborne viruses and bacteria.
Medical Services
While every precaution can reduce the risk of illness, we are also prepared for that outcome. Each of our vessels has always had a state-of-the-art Medical Center; those facilities have now been upgraded with more specialized equipment. We have also launched a new 24/7 hotline staffed by doctors, specifically for our river cruises.
Sanitization
Rest assured that the surfaces on your ship will be cleaned and sanitized continuously with daily scheduled deep cleanings. You will notice more hand sanitization stations throughout your ship. And on our ocean and expedition ships, we are using new sanitization robots that utilize UV-C light to treat surfaces in guest and crew public areas—an industry first.
Dining & Entertainment
On your ship, you can expect spacious, airy public areas and abundant options for al fresco dining. Also, on our ocean voyages, as always, you can enjoy complimentary 24-hour room service. Now, more options for spaced seating in all dining venues will allow for physical distancing; there will be additional table service at all bars and lounges; and new capabilities will allow you to watch more live events and enriching content through your in-room entertainment system.
Physical Distancing & Face Masks
Public health experts agree that proper physical distancing and the use of face masks are effective in helping slow the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses. Face masks are optional while moving about the ship. Please note: Viking’s Medical Team continually monitors conditions and may deem face masks to be necessary while moving about the ship, based on conditions at the time of travel. While ashore, guests will need to comply with any local guidelines for face masks and physical distancing. Face masks continue to be required for all crew.
Local Partner Training
As part of the Viking Health & Safety Program, we will regularly train every local partner, including motor coach drivers and tour guides. While ashore, Viking’s measures will meet or exceed local guidelines for social distancing and other precautions.
Viking gives exceptional service -- all the way from the on board room cleaning to the organization of the local tours. Remember to tell clients they can use their shipboard credit to pay gratuities! We made out own air reservations in order to get more leg room on flights, and Viking, of course, did not pay for our travel into the city after our arrival, but did include us in the trips to the airport to catch our flights home.
This was my first Viking River Cruise and it exceeded my expectations. I have heard such excellent feedback from friends who have cruised with Viking, that I was concerned I would be disappointed - I was not!
This trip was superb! What a joy it was to be aboard a Viking River Cruise ! The attention given to every detail was excellent . Viking ranks excellent in my opinion and Shannon at Affordable Tours carefully and kindly took care of all our requests.
Cindy has always been very professional with great recommendations. If I can I will always work with her.
We have done lots of ocean cruises and one other river cruise before this trip. We had friends and others that told us that Viking was absolutely the best line for River Cruises, so we decided to find out for ourselves. We can honestly say that we enjoyed every aspect of our Viking experience, but honestly have to say based on our other cruise trips, that they are comparable in their accommodations, food and great service, but we wouldn't go so far as to say they are the best as we feel they are over-priced compared to other cruise companies.