Viking Skadi
Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, these new vessels offer state-of-the-art engineering, design and luxury. The Viking Longship - Viking Skadi provide guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes thanks to their patent pending design, 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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2013
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Built Year
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53
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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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| Aug 12, 2023 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,499 |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,499 |
| Oct 07, 2023 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,499 |
| Nov 04, 2023 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $6,199 |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,499 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Antwerp | 10 | $3,999 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Antwerp | Amsterdam | 10 | $4,299 |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Antwerp | 10 | $4,999 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Antwerp | Amsterdam | 10 | $4,999 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,599 |
| May 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,599 |
| May 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| Jul 06, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| Aug 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,699 |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,699 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,699 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,299 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Viking | Viking Skadi | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2013
- Length: 443
- Passenger Capacity: 190
- Normal Crew Size: 53
- 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. Viking cruises reserves 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: 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 & 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, 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: 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 & 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, 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: 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 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, 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: 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 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, 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. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) 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, 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. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) 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, 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. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) 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 Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, 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. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) 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 Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, 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, 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
The 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.
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 river cruise was outstanding despite the very low water conditions that required we change ships twice. We were met on our arrival in Amsterdam and throughout our 14 day cruise there level of service was first class. At the end of or cruise we were driven from the ship to the airport where a Viking representative met us and helped secure our boarding pass for our flight from Amsterdam back to the USA.
We were extremely pleased with the Viking staff who were always warm and welcoming to all guests. The food service and selections were exceptional. The Viking Skadi was a very nice ship. It was well maintained and clean. The Grand European Tour was wonderful. There were many included side tours and optional tours. Having heard other travelers experiences with the optional tours we wish we had included some that we did not sign up to take. All trips were well planned and the guides were knowledgeable. The only optional side trip that we did not think was worth the cost was the trip to Salzburg Austria.The bus ride was several hours on two lane farm roads and there was very little explore time. This side extra cost trip seemed strictly for tourists. The remainder of the trip was outstanding and we were sad to see it end. Viking was wonderful but they do want fully paid costs some two years in advance for further travel. For us, this makes payments not possible. I'm not sure if this is standard with all tour companies.
There was unusual high water on the Danube river which precluded our ship from passing under some low bridges. Viking arranged a seamless transfer fo another Viking ship on the other side of the obstacle. We packed and left suitcases in the morning when we started our sightseeing and they returned us to another, identical ship, placing everyone in exactly the same cabin number as their original ship. This is a significant advantage to using Viking because they have so many ships going in both directions, that they can even adjust to high or low water conditions.
Exceeded our expectations. Every detail was taken care. Up to date modern ship. Everything was neat, clean and worked. The staff on board were very professional and friendly. I would definitely travel with Viking again. Great value!
As with my past experiences, Allyson made booking this trip with ease and professionalism. I appreciated how she answered all my questions promptly and provided with me with all the information I needed. Viking Cruise Lines exceeded my expectations. The ease in which the entire tour ease handled made it one of the best vacations I have ever experienced. They were beyond organized and accommodating in every way. I will definitely continue using Affordable Tours and continue using them recommending them for my future travels.