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Suite (AA)
AA
Overview
Founder of Kyivan Rus and the Rurik Dynasty
In the 9th century, the Varangian prince Rurik established the birth of the Rurik Dynasty which ruled Kyivan Rus, the precursor to Russia. The name “Rus” comes from Ruotsi, the Finnish word for the Swedes, and means “the men who row.” There is a 9th-century funerary barrow in Novgorod Oblast that locals call Rurik’s grave.
Suites
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1
Junior Suite (JR)
JR
1
Veranda (AX, BX)
AX · BX
1
Deluxe
DX · CX
Suite (AA)
AA
Junior Suite (JR)
JR
Veranda (AX, BX)
AX · BX
Deluxe
DX · CX
Dining
1
The Restaurant
Varies
The Restaurant
Varies
Life on board
Panorama Bar
Bar
An excellent spot to enjoy a glass of wine and take in the scenery, especially during arrival at one of your historic destinations.
Onboard Boutique
Shop
Forget to bring something? Looking for a magazine or some gift items? The onboard boutique on the Middle Deck—right across from Reception—has everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient.
Library
Library
Select from a range of informational and inspirational travel books for your browsing pleasure.
Sun Deck
Sun Deck
Not only does the Sun Deck offer a great place to relax, you'll also find a pool and a golf green there.
Guest Lectures & Port Talks
Lectures
Complement your onshore experiences with our onboard lecture program, designed to shed light on your destination’s art, architecture, music, geopolitics, natural world and more. Also, gain an overview of your next day’s port of call through informative multimedia presentations covering the history and culture of your destination, as well as highlights of must-see landmarks.
Destination Performances
Local Experience
Each Viking itinerary includes one or more Destination Performances representing the most iconic cultural performing art form of the region—whether it be Portuguese fado with its melancholy melodies and poignant lyrics; Viennese opera, a centuries-old storytelling art form; or world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre singers from St. Petersburg.
Craft & Cooking Demonstrations
Cookery
Local artisans demonstrate time-honoured craft traditions of your destinations, such as glassblowing, lace making and wooden shoemaking. Our culinary demonstrations present recipes of regional treats and drinks—Austrian apple strudel, Rüdesheim Coffee and more.
Classical & Regional Musicians
Local Experience
From local ensembles to acclaimed choirs, we invite on board a wide range of talented musicians to perform well-known and lesser-known melodies. We hope you will find yourself transported by their performances and enjoy some of the benefits of classical music—lifting your spirit, soothing your soul and adding to your onboard enrichment.
Viking Curated Library
Education
The onboard Library was curated by Heywood Hill, an independent London bookseller and Royal Warrant holder, who dedicated hundreds of hours to understanding the unique, inquisitive nature of our guests. From art to history to destination-focused reading, each book was hand-selected to enhance your experience, both on board and at your destination.
Destination Insights
Education
Join us for a special series of short films, screening on your stateroom television, intended to inform you about the iconic destinations and little-known gems you will be visiting. This series provides insights and information intended to deepen your understanding—and enjoyment—of the time ahead, and perhaps encourage you to engage with your destinations in a way you otherwise would not have.
Onshore Experiences
Excursions
An included excursion in every port, plus The Viking Way® of exploration. Local Life Viking provides fascinating insights into Local Life during excursions that reveal the rhythms of daily living in your destination. Visit a Russian home in the quaint town of Uglich. Taste your way through a culinary tour of Budapest. Meet some winsome children at a Viking-sponsored elementary school in China. This is the ideal way to experience a place like a l …
Onshore Experiences
An included excursion in every port, plus The Viking Way® of exploration.
Local Life
Viking provides fascinating insights into Local Life during excursions that reveal the rhythms of daily living in your destination. Visit a Russian home in the quaint town of Uglich. Taste your way through a culinary tour of Budapest. Meet some winsome children at a Viking-sponsored elementary school in China. This is the ideal way to experience a place like a local.
Working World
Witness the inner workings of a historic Kinderdijk windmill. Tour the impressive wine cellars of a Wachau Valley winery. Learn the intricate art of truffle hunting from a local Périgord farmer and his hound. Glimpsing the world at work helps you tap into its passions and see its people anew.
Privileged Access
We have arranged exclusive entry for Viking guests to cultural treasures all around the world. Visit seldom-seen collections with before- and after-hours access to world-class museums; be a special guest at private homes and palaces not open to just anyone; or attend cultural performances of folklore, ballet and opera to get an insider’s view during these private tours.
Deck plans
Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
- Bar
- Grill
Upper Deck
- Promenade
- Panorama Bar
- Veranda (AX)
Middle Deck
- Promenade
- Neva Restaurant
- Veranda (BX)
- Suite (AA)
- Junior Suite (JR)
Main Deck
- Shop
- Guest Services
- Library
- Promenade
- Deluxe (DX)
- Deluxe (CX)