
Heighten your appreciation for history, culture, and new adventures with a Viking Alruna cruise! Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, Viking Alruna provides one of the most immersive learning experiences on the Rhine River. Featuring 95 comfortable outside staterooms (many with full Verandas), a panoramic sun deck, and an incredible Aquavit Terrace for outside dining, this river ship is amazing for cruising. Personalize the way you experience Europe with your choice of stateroom and exquisite regional cuisine. Onboard programming is centered around the destinations you’re visiting so you can gain a better understanding of where you’re going and what you’re seeing. There’s no better way to sail the Rhine!
Shore excursions are the true source of entertainment on a Viking Alruna cruise. Every port of call includes one complimentary shore excursion per guest. Detailed port talks and lectures are held the night before you arrive, so you can learn more about your destination of the day. Intimate and specialized excursions are also available to book at an additional cost if you’re interested in going further into a certain topic, or if you want to be part of a smaller group. All excursions are hosted by local English-speaking guides who know the ports well. Onboard programming accentuates daily excursions, allowing you to learn as much as you want. Whether you want to get your information through a curated library book or during a lecture, there’s a way for all kinds of learners to learn more.
You can even explore new cultures through the cuisine served onboard Viking Alruna. Viking’s expert chefs meticulously prepare five-course gourmet dinners every night, each of which reflects the region you’re in (always available options are choices, too). The other dining venue onboard this ship is the Aquavit Terrace, where you can enjoy a more traditional lunch or dinner buffet and dine against a beautiful backdrop of the sunset. Complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas are served with lunch and dinner. If you find yourself hungry throughout the day, you can always find a light snack in the lounge!
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Viking Alruna’s Aquavit Terrace is one of the most popular public venues onboard. This spacious deck is fitted with comfortable furnishings, as well as small tables for those who choose to eat there. There’s nothing better than enjoying a light dinner paired with a complimentary glass of wine, as you dine against the setting sun. If you’re lucky, you may be able to catch a tune from the piano player inside the ship as the music floats right by. No matter what time of day you choose to visit this area, the view will never disappoint!
Regional cuisine is the highlight of dining onboard Viking Alruna. You’ll find no detail left out as you enjoy appetizers, entrees, desserts, and snacks onboard this stylish river ship. Dishes are meticulously prepared with the freshest local ingredients, and if you dislike the regional choices, always available options like salads and sandwiches are available. Some items you’ll find on the menus include homemade soups, delicious cheese platters, fresh fruit bowls, and tons of sweet pastries. Lunch and dinner are served in the main restaurant as well as the Aquavit Terrace, prepared on a small outdoor grill. Don’t forget to pair your meals with a perfectly complementing glass of wine – it’s complimentary!
Whether you’re onshore or onboard, Viking Alruna has just the right mix of deeply immersive activities that leave you feeling like a local. Shore excursions will take you to once-in-a-lifetime landmarks and sights that you might not visit with another cruise line. You will also discover the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, such as clock-making or cheese-making workshops. Don’t go onshore with a full stomach, as you’re certain to experience many local tastings. Cheese, liqueurs, and coffee are just some of the delicious things you may sample.
Once you re-board the ship, there’s still plenty to discover. Learn more about tomorrow’s destination with an in-depth port talk or learn about something completely new during a lecture. Some of the things you can learn include keywords and phrases of local languages, wines and cuisine of the region, stories about locals who became famous, the history of local landmarks or organizations, and much more!
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