Viking Var
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,899 |
| May 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 12, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,099 |
| May 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,099 |
| May 26, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,099 |
| Jun 02, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,099 |
| Jun 09, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,099 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,899 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 07, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,599 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $6,799 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Aug 04, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $6,799 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,599 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,599 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,599 |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Sep 08, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,099 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,999 |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,199 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,199 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,299 |
| Apr 05, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,299 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Passau | 8 | $2,499 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Passau | Budapest | 8 | $2,499 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 10, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 24, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 31, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,899 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Sep 06, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,299 |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,499 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,399 |
| Nov 01, 2024 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,299 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Passau | 8 | $2,199 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Passau | Budapest | 8 | $2,199 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Passau | 8 | $2,299 |
| Apr 04, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Passau | Budapest | 8 | $2,499 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,299 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 02, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 09, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 16, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 23, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| May 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Jun 06, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,999 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 04, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,899 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,899 |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $3,299 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $3,299 |
| Oct 03, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,999 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,499 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,399 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,399 |
| Nov 07, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,299 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,199 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,499 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,499 |
| Dec 05, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,799 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $2,799 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Viking | Viking Var | Budapest | Regensburg | 8 | $2,499 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2013
- 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 the 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 River Cruises 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: 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.
Sadly, I am one person that is bothered by exhaust fumes. The fumes were noticable each time we sistered up to another boat, which was often.
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Shannon's help changing the return flights made a big difference.
The staff on this river cruise were excellent and very helpful. The travel arraignments very also very organized and helpful, This was the first time I planned a vacation without going with a group and I was well pleased.
Viking River Cruises is first class. We had an excellent experience as first time river cruisers. The tour guides were the most knowledgeable and professional in their area of expertise. They were also entertaining! We have only positive things to say about our cruise!!
This was my 2nd trip with Viking. As before, everything was perfect ---food, service and accommodations were outstanding.