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Viking Skirnir
First launched
2015
First launched
Passengers
190
Passengers
Ports Visited
21
Ports visited
Cruises from $479 per day
$479
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Viking Skirnir
5,000
Gross Tonnage

Viking Skirnir Cruises

Skirnir - Servant of Norse Gods

Viking Longships showcase award-winning and innovative engineering, Scandinavian design and an understated elegance. These ships have been carefully designed to bring you closer to your destination and offer an unprecedented level of comfort.

Your fare includes all meals, with wine and beer during lunch and dinner, a guided excursion at every stop, complimentary Wi-Fi, and all gratuities, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience. Additionally, Viking River cruise ships feature an organic herb garden, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and stratigically placed solar panels, making them amongst the 'greenest' river cruises in the industry.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2015
Number of decks: 0
Tonnage: 5000
Cabins: 0
Passengers: 190
Number of crew: 53
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Current Cruise Deals

  • Viking River Flights on Us Sale

    Viking River Flights on Us Sale

    Book a select Viking River cruise and receive:
    • Economy airfares included up to $2,800 per person* OR
    • Cruise fare savings up to $2,800 per person*

    Plus Viking Ocean always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Onboard gratuities

    Offer ends 30 November 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking River Flights on Us Sale

    Viking River Flights on Us Sale

    Book a select Viking River cruise and receive:
    • Economy airfares included up to $2,800 per person* OR
    • Cruise fare savings up to $2,800 per person*

    Plus Viking Ocean always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Onboard gratuities

    Offer ends 30 November 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking River Exclusive Club Offer

    Viking River Exclusive Club Offer

    Clean Cruising Club members receive $200 shipboard credit per stateroom*
    PLUS Viking always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call*
    • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • No onboard tipping or gratuities
    • All meals included
    • No charge for wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

    Offer ends 31 December 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • 2026 European Christmas Markets

    2026 European Christmas Markets

    Cruise into the magic of Europe’s winter wonderlands this Christmas
    • No cooking, no cleaning, no worries at all!
    • Explore Europe's best Christmas markets
    • Festive onboard fun
    • Unpack once and enjoy the best of Europe, with everything taken care of

    Book now and make this Christmas truly unforgettable!

    Offer ends 30 September 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • 2027 European Christmas Markets

    2027 European Christmas Markets

    Experience the magic of Europe’s winter wonderlands at Christmas
    • No cooking, no cleaning, no worries at all!
    • Explore Europe's best Christmas markets
    • Festive onboard fun
    • Unpack once and enjoy the best of Europe, with everything taken care of

    Book early to make your next Christmas truly unforgettable!

    Offer ends 30 September 2027. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking River Cruises

    Viking River Cruises

    Discover the World of Viking River Cruises with their always included value including:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Onboard gratuities

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    View Campaign

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Viking Skirnir
    • Dining on the Viking Skirnir
    • Dining on the Viking Skirnir
    • Dining on the Viking Skirnir

    Chef's onboard are dedicated to delivering an exceptional culinary journey for all their guests. Each dish is enhanced with herbs straight from the onboard garden and paired with a select range of regional wines, ensuring every meal is infused with the freshest local flavors.

    Onboard, The Restaurant is an upscale venue with panoramic windows so you can enjoy the ever-changing views while experiencing a multi-course meal of regional cuisine.

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    Alternatively, for those who prefer dining outdoors, the Aquavit Terrace provides a welcoming space where you can enjoy your meals while taking in the scenic beauty of Europe's riverscapes.

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  • Bars

    • Bar on the Viking Skirnir
    • Bar on the Viking Skirnir

    The Lounge is a peaceful and serene place boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, here you can settle in with a cocktail and enjoy the passing scenery while you reflect on the days adventures. Coffee and tea from the coffee station, as well as bottled water in your stateroom, are complimentary throughout your voyage. Soft drinks, wine and beer are complimentary during lunch and dinner service; a charge applies outside these hours.

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    You may bring local wines on board, and the Maître d’ will be happy to serve your wine without any corkage fee.

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  • Entertainment

    Viking River cruises focus primarily on cultural enrichment and shore excursions, choosing not to include casinos or stage performances. Instead, the cruises often feature special guests who deliver lectures and participate in speaking forums. Each Viking itinerary includes one or more destination performances, which highlight an iconic art form specific to the region visited, enhancing the cultural immersion.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Viking Skirnir

    Onboard activities are crafted to enrich and rejuvenate, featuring an array of lectures spanning history and art alongside culinary demonstrations that showcase regional flavors. For those seeking immersive experiences, shore excursions might include a market visit with the ship's chef, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at local theaters, private viewings at chocolate factories, or access to museum collections normally closed to the public.

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    Extended port stays and numerous overnights allow ample time to deeply engage with each destination's culture.

    The onboard library is a treasure trove of knowledge, boasting a collection meticulously selected in collaboration with London’s renowned Heywood Hill bookshop, ensuring guests have access to a broad range of insightful and inspiring reads during their voyage.

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  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Viking Skirnir

    While Viking River ships do not have any fitness equipment, you can enjoy a walk around the Sun Deck for your daily exercise, or take part in the shore excursions and walking tours.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Viking Skirnir

    All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; Viking does not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

There are a wide variety of staterooms onboard for your selection, Standard Staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites. Whichever stateroom you choose, you will find that it is beautifully designed with the understated elegance which Viking is known.

  • Standard

    Standard on the Viking Skirnir Standard on the Viking Skirnir

    Cabin Types

    E, F

    Window Stateroom. 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 amp; 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 ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • French Balcony

    French Balcony on the Viking Skirnir French Balcony on the Viking Skirnir

    Cabin Types

    C, D

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. 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 amp; 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 ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • Veranda

    Veranda on the Viking Skirnir Veranda on the Viking Skirnir

    Cabin Types

    A, B

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. 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 amp; 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 ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • Suite

    Suite on the Viking Skirnir Suite on the Viking Skirnir

    Cabin Types

    ES, AA

    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 amp; floor, premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; 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 ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

Viking Skirnir Deck Plans

Legend

Viking Skirnir Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
19 Aug 2026 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $5695
19 Aug 2026 Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey Basel $10195
08 Sep 2026 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $6595
07 Nov 2026 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $5095
17 Nov 2026 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $4795
17 Dec 2026 Christmas On The Rhine & Main Basel $6595
23 Mar 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $5095
30 Mar 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $5395
06 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $5795
13 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $6095
20 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $6095
27 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $6095
04 May 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $9195
04 May 2027 Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey Basel $13990
14 May 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8995
24 May 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8995
03 Jun 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8795
13 Jun 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8395
23 Jun 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8295
03 Jul 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8195
13 Jul 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $7995
23 Jul 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $7795
02 Aug 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $7795
12 Aug 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8195
12 Aug 2027 Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey Basel $12690
22 Aug 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8395
01 Sep 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8995
01 Sep 2027 Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey Basel $13590
11 Sep 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8995
21 Sep 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8995
21 Sep 2027 Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey Basel $13590
01 Oct 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8995
11 Oct 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8795
21 Oct 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $8395
31 Oct 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $8295
10 Nov 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg $7995
20 Nov 2027 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel $7795
30 Nov 2027 Christmas On The Rhine & Main Nuremberg $11295
10 Dec 2027 Christmas On The Rhine & Main Basel $13395

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