Viking Vidar
Viking Vidar with patented designs for both stateroom configuration and the ship's bow, this vessel has received acclaim for it's cutting edge design, outstanding quality, and state-of-the-art engineering. You can look forward to the most spacious staterooms, with French balconies and full verandas and hotel-style beds throughout.
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443
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Length
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2012
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,599 |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $11,999 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Jul 05, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $6,699 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,999 |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,999 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,599 |
| Aug 08, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,299 |
| Aug 08, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,599 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,399 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $18,999 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,499 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,999 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $5,699 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $5,099 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Basel | 8 | $2,599 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Basel | Amsterdam | 8 | $2,599 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,199 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| May 06, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,599 |
| May 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,599 |
| May 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,499 |
| May 22, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,799 |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $7,999 |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,299 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $7,299 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,299 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,699 |
| Sep 09, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,499 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,699 |
| Oct 09, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $3,999 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Basel | 8 | $1,999 |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Basel | Amsterdam | 8 | $2,499 |
| Apr 09, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| May 07, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,499 |
| May 07, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,599 |
| May 19, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,599 |
| May 27, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,599 |
| May 27, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,499 |
| Jun 04, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,599 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,299 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,499 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,499 |
| Jul 08, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,299 |
| Jul 08, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $7,799 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,199 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,299 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,799 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,999 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $7,799 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $8,799 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,699 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $4,799 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Amsterdam | 23 | $8,599 |
| Oct 08, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Amsterdam | 15 | $4,499 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Bucharest | 23 | $7,099 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Amsterdam | Budapest | 15 | $4,199 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Budapest | Bucharest | 11 | $3,599 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Viking | Viking Vidar | Bucharest | Budapest | 11 | $3,599 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2012
- 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. 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 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 & 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 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 & 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 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 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: 135
Category C
French Balcony Superior 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 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: 205
Category B
Veranda Stateroom size is 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 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 is 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 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 is 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, 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 is 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 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 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 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 Gift Shop
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.
Library
The library 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, where lectures and movie nights take place. When the weather is fine, watch the glass walls of the lounge roll silently away to form an indoor-outdoor space where you can enjoy the fresh afternoon 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.
Affordable tours did a great job in booking our Viking cruise, Hue was very responsive to my questions. I highly recommend her. We were offered $300 per person for booking with Affordable tours on Viking cruises. However Viking charges a hefty percentage for proceess it, the $600 for the two of us should have amounted to 571 euros [exchange rate was 1.05 euros to one dollar]. Viking discounted the value of the $600 to only 518 euros which is pretty significant.
Viking EIR cruise was EXCELLENT..new ship, clean,.lots of food, great service. Air France flight from ATL to CDG...plane was dirty and hot (80 degrees), spoiled and dried out food, poor service on flight, not willing to provide cooler air to breathe, all French speaking pilots no English on board, had one hour of turbulence with passengers screaming and throwing up, had to have emergency crew come on board when landed. PLEASE NEVER use Air France for the over seas flights. Delta and KLM have better service and food and cleaner planes. Also,...Affordable tours gave us $300 (264 Euros) credits on board while VIking gave their passengers $400 credits. Passengers told us. And PLEASE add the need for EUROS when going to Europe. You need $50 to $100 in Euros since there are tours (cheese making) and shops that do NOT take US cash or credit cards. The boat only takes Euros and credit cards. Your brochure and agents need to tell customers this. You have to pay Euros to use toilets as well. No free restrooms. I plan on contacting Cindy again for my next trip.
Wonderful Viking trip. Would certainly do another Viking vacation.
Viking gives you the absolute best for your money. The food, the accommodations and especially the staff are exceptional in every way.