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Viking Buri

Journey along the Rhône and the Rhine on an amazing Viking Buri cruise. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, this river ship stands for the First Norse God, who, according to legend, was created by an ice-licking cow. Viking Buri can transport you from Avignon to Lyon or Amsterdam, highlighting all the beauties and traditions of French culture and The Netherlands. This vessel stands out from any other river cruise ship. You get your choice of river-view stateroom, a rare feature on the European waterways. You also get a complimentary excursion in every port, plus some of the finest cuisine on the river! Make the most out of your next adventure to France or The Netherlands onboard Viking Buri.

 The Aquavit Terrace aboard Viking Buri.

Shore Excursions

Cultural immersion is the key focus onboard Viking Buri. Every port of call includes a complimentary shore excursion where you can get acquainted with local life, cuisine, and history. “The Viking Way” makes it possible for you to get up close and personal with every port, bringing you deeper into every destination. Not only do you visit landmarks and museums, you have every opportunity to get your hands dirty! Pick up a paintbrush and put yourself in the shoes of famed artist Vincent Van Gogh during a painting class in Arles. Taste some delicious chocolate truffles perfectly paired with specialty cheeses and wines. And so much more. Onboard enrichment programming brings your onshore experiences to life through port talks, lectures, musical performances, tastings, demonstrations, and dinners.

Dining Options

Dining on a Viking Buri cruise is a cut above the rest. You’ll discover the most authentic flavors prepared by Viking’s team of passionate chefs. Dinner in the main restaurant consists of a five-course regionally-inspired meal, with attentive waiter service. Lunch and dinner buffets are held on the Aquavit Terrace, where you can enjoy incredible scenery, fresh air, and even the occasional piano tunes that can be heard from inside the lounge. If you prefer to enhance your view, you can take your food to the sun deck for panoramic views! Complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas complete every meal. Always-available choices are plentiful, and light snacks are available in the lounge to hold you over between meals.

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Ship Highlights

 The Library aboard Viking Buri.

The Library

Onboard Viking Buri, you can discover a small collection of books. Don’t be fooled by the small size of this library – it’s one of the most highly-curated libraries on the river! The books in this library are meant to inspire you and bring your destinations to life. You can read in the library itself or relax on your private veranda or stateroom. The lounge and sun deck are also great public areas to read! Who knows – you might run into another passenger who shares your passion for reading!

Lounge & Bar

If you’re more of an inside person (or if the weather is inclement), the Lounge and Bar is the most popular indoor venue aboard Viking Buri. With expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, you never have to worry about missing what’s going on outside. Featuring full bar service, ordering your favorite cocktail is easier than ever! Since this public area is a popular hangout, chances are you’ll have the chance to connect with new friends here and share your passions for learning, traveling, and more.

Sun Deck

If you want panoramic views that will simply blow you away, then Viking Buri’s Sun Deck is the place you want to be. Take a walk or jog around the walking track and take in the beautiful scenery around you as you get your body moving. Stop and admire the live herb garden, where you’ll find some of the spices and seasonings for your next meal being freshly grown. The entire Sun Deck is a wonderful area for breathtaking photo opportunities.

Cultural Highlights

Viking Buri cruises immerse you in European culture like never before. Whether you’re a reader, watcher, listener, or all three, the enrichment programming onboard the ship will bring France and other European countries to life. Port talks utilize speaking and multimedia to introduce you to the history and culture of every port you visit. Guest lectures, led by professors from European professors, delve a little dipper into each port, highlighting is history of art, architecture, politics, nature, and more. Hands-on enrichment, such as cooking classes, demonstrations, and wine tastings, may also be part of your itinerary. All of these wonderful activities enhance your shore excursions beautifully.

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Viking Buri Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

Every type of stateroom on Viking Buri, with its booking categories, size and where it is on the ship. Select a deck number to open that deck plan.

Stateroom types on Viking Buri
Stateroom type Categories Approx. size Where on the ship
Explorer Suite ES 445 sq. ft. including balcony Aft, deck 3
Veranda Suite AA 275 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship, deck 3
Veranda Stateroom A B 205 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship and aft, decks 2 and 3
French Balcony Stateroom C D 135 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship and aft, deck 2; aft, deck 3
Standard Stateroom E F 150 sq. ft. Mid-ship, deck 1

Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.

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All Viking Buri staterooms and suites include:
  • River views.
  • 110/220 volt outlets and USB ports.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Bottled water replenished daily.
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system.
  • Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration.
  • Luxury linens and pillows.
  • Individual climate control.
  • Refrigerator.
  • Security safe.
  • Hair dryer.
  • Private bathroom with a shower.
  • Heated bathroom floors and an anti-fog mirror.
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries.
  • Plush robes and slippers.
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping.

Suites

If you’re a traveler who wants the best of the best, then booking a Suite aboard Viking Buri is the way to go. From the most living and storage space to extra perks, larger bathrooms, and faster, more personalized service, Suites have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. These suites are some of the largest found on the European waterways! They are an especially great value during longer cruises when you can enjoy the space and amenities for longer, including:

  • Priority suite access;
  • Complimentary laundry;
  • Additional flat-screen TV;
  • Mini-bar and much more.

Explorer Suite

Category Approx. size Location
ES 445 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Enhance your river cruise even further by booking an Explorer Suite aboard Viking Buri. Only two are available for booking. These are the largest suites, measuring 445 sq. ft. Features include:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Suite access at 12 p.m.;
  • Private wraparound balcony;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
  • Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers;
  • Welcome champagne;
  • Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
  • Daily fruit plate;
  • Binoculars;
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections;
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included;
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination;
  • Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service;
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.

Veranda Suite

Category Approx. size Location
AA 275 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (mid-ship)

Sizes include the balcony.

Live luxuriously on the river in a spacious Veranda Suite on a Viking Buri cruise. These accommodations feature:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Suite access at 12 p.m.;
  • Full-sized balcony off the living room;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
  • Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers;
  • Welcome champagne;
  • Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
  • Daily fruit plate;
  • Binoculars;
  • Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.

Balcony

Balcony staterooms are more expensive than Oceanviews, but provide a much more elevated experience. In some cases (depending on the ship and category) you’ll get extra living and storage space, plus amenities that may not fit in smaller accommodations. Balcony staterooms are perfect for travelers who wish to spend a decent amount of time relaxing in privacy. Balconies bring you closer to the passing scenery and wildlife, providing an up close and personal view.

They also tend to be closer to public areas, which means you won’t need to go far to change or drop something to your room.

Veranda Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
A 205 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (mid-ship and aft)
B 205 sq. ft. Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship and aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Veranda Staterooms provide you with everything you need for an enjoyable Viking Buri cruise. These accommodations feature:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • Full-sized balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

French Balcony Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
C 135 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (aft)
D 135 sq. ft. Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship and aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

French Balcony Staterooms are spacious balcony accommodations onboard Viking Buri, featuring:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

Oceanview

For a budget-friendly stateroom that still provides a view of the outside, you might consider booking an Oceanview stateroom. These staterooms are generally similar in size to balcony staterooms.

Standard Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
E 150 sq. ft. Main (Deck 1) (mid-ship)
F 150 sq. ft. Main (Deck 1) (mid-ship)

Get comfortable in beautiful Standard Stateroom accommodations aboard Viking Buri, offering some great amenities:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • Half-height picture window;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

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Deck Plans

Viking Buri Deck Plans

Main (Deck 1)

Where Main (Deck 1) is on Viking Buri

Accommodation Categories

Main (Deck 1) deck plan for Viking Buri
Main (Deck 1), Viking Buri
FAQs

Viking Buri FAQs

Quick answers about Viking Buri, from the details on this page.

When was Viking Buri built?

Viking Buri entered service in 2014, built by Neptun Werft GmbH.

How many passengers does Viking Buri carry?

Viking Buri carries 190 guests at double occupancy. A crew of 53 looks after them, about one crew member for every 3.6 guests.

How big is Viking Buri?

Viking Buri measures 5,000 gross tons, 443 feet long and 95 feet wide. Its deck plans show 4 passenger decks.

What kinds of staterooms are on Viking Buri?

Viking Buri has 95 staterooms in 8 booking categories, grouped into three types: Suites, Balcony and Oceanview. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.

Which staterooms on Viking Buri have a balcony?

48 staterooms on Viking Buri have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Suites and Balcony types has one.

How many decks does Viking Buri have?

Viking Buri has 4 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 4. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.

What dining times does Viking Buri offer?

Viking Buri offers Open dining in its main dining room.

What kind of electrical outlets are in the staterooms on Viking Buri?

The cruise line lists the stateroom power as 110/220 AC. That includes the 110-volt power used in the United States.

Where is Viking Buri registered?

Viking Buri sails under the flag of Switzerland.

Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.