Einar - Norse Earl of Orkney
A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archipelago until 1470.
Itineraries This Ship Sails
Unpack just once on our small, state-of-the-art ships, enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination. See why Viking is the world’s leader in river cruising.
Longship Features
- 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, FrenchBalcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms)
- All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom
- Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
- Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
- Library corner and onboard boutique
- Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Laundry service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- 40" flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more
Interactive Deck Plan
Select A Stateroom Type
Explorer Suite (ES) 1 Veranda Suite (AA) 2 Veranda Stateroom (A) 3 Veranda Stateroom (B) 4 French Balcony (C) 5 French Balcony (D) 6 Standard (E) 7 Standard (F) 8 Herb Garden 9 Walking Track 10 Sun Deck 11 Library 12 The Bar 13 Aquavit Terrace 14 Reception 15 Onboard Boutique 16 The Restaurant 17
Explorer Suite (ES) Features
- 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 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
- Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- Early check-in (no later than 12 PM)
- Complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package, Viking Air Plus services, laundry service & room service (during breakfast)
- Private airport transfers in Europe
- Welcome champagne, daily fruit basket, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily)
- In-suite premium bathrobes & slippers, binoculars, coffee brewer, cashmere blanket & complimentary shoe shine service
- View the Explorer Suite in our 360° Longship Tour
Veranda Suite (AA) Features
- 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
- Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- Early check-in (no later than 12 PM)
- Complimentary Viking Air Plus & laundry services
- Welcome champagne, daily fruit basket, mini-bar with wine, beer, soft drinks (replenished daily)
- In-suite premium bathrobes & slippers, binoculars & complimentary shoe shine service
- View the Veranda Suite in our 360° Longship Tour
Veranda Stateroom (A) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Veranda Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
Veranda Stateroom (B) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Veranda Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
French Balcony (C) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the French Balcony Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
French Balcony (D) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the French Balcony Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
Standard (E) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Standard Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
Standard (F) Features
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Standard Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
Herb Garden Features
These “green” ships, feature an organic herb garden.
Walking Track Features
Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery on the walking track.
Sun Deck Features
Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery. Stand at the railings or relax in a comfortable deck chair. Some of the seating has a canopy for those who prefer shade. The sun deck is adjacent to the Sky Bar and there is an access way to the bridge.
Library Features
Located in the heart of the Upper deck adjacent to the Aquavit Terrace, the library has comfortable seating and excellent reading light. Our ships’ libraries carry approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Pick up a magazine or board game and enjoy it in the lounge just steps away.
The Bar Features
Located in the Lounge, 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.
Aquavit Terrace Features
Revolutionary in concept and design, this spacious outdoor seating area at the bow of the ship is perfect for having a casual meal al fresco, meeting friends for drinks or reading a book, all while enjoying breathtaking views and basking in the fresh air.
Reception Features
The middle deck reception lobby area is a great place to get information during your journey. Your Program Director’s desk is located here, so that you can easily ask questions or discuss the day’s activities. There is a 24-hour tea and coffee station with a fruit basket and convenient restrooms.
Onboard Boutique Features
Forget to bring something? Looking for a magazine or some gift items? The onboard boutique on the main deck has everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient.
The Restaurant Features
Gaze at breathtaking scenery through the Restaurant’s panoramic windows as you dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal.
Stateroom Features
Our Viking Longships offer you a choice of stateroom category. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a sliding glass door, to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views. Our exquisite Explorer Suites boast wraparound verandas providing 270° views. And while other cruise lines call one large room a “suite” Viking Longships offer river cruising’s first-ever true suites, each with two full-size rooms.
Explorer Suite (ES)
- 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 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
- Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- Early check-in (no later than 12 PM)
- Complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package, Viking Air Plus services, laundry service & room service (during breakfast)
- Private airport transfers in Europe
- Welcome champagne, daily fruit basket, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily)
- In-suite premium bathrobes & slippers, binoculars, coffee brewer, cashmere blanket & complimentary shoe shine service
- View the Explorer Suite in our 360° Longship Tour
Veranda Suite (AA)
- 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
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- Early check-in (no later than 12 PM)
- Complimentary Viking Air Plus & laundry services
- Welcome champagne, daily fruit basket, mini-bar with wine, beer, soft drinks (replenished daily)
- In-suite premium bathrobes & slippers, binoculars & complimentary shoe shine service
- View the Veranda Suite in our 360° Longship Tour
Veranda Stateroom (A, B)
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Veranda Stateroom in our 360° Longship Tour
French Balcony (C, D)
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the French Balcony in our 360° Longship Tour
Standard (E, F)
- 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
- View the Standard in our 360° Longship Tour
Where Longships Sail
Rhine, Danube, Main, Elbe rivers & more
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