Viking Egil

Viking Egil

Expand your perspective of new destinations and cultures with a wonderful adventure onboard Viking Egil. Part of Viking River Cruises’ Longship® fleet, Viking Egil is named for the legendary Warrior Poet who stood for courage, strength, intelligence, and elegance. Viking Egil is unlike any other river cruising experience you’ve had before. Boasting a wide variety of staterooms, mouthwatering cuisine, and complimentary shore excursions, Viking Egil is for those who love to learn more. Complimentary shore excursions put you right at the foot of history and culture, allowing you to experience it for yourself.

Excursions & Enrichment

Enrichment is the main focus of Viking Egil. Shore excursions are offered in each port, and will heighten your experience by bringing you to new people and places. Onboard enrichment includes port talks, guest lectures, multimedia presentations, and more to prepare you for the next day’s adventure. Once you’re in port, you’ll appreciate it like a local! Free and for-fee excursions are available, both led by locally-based, English-speaking guides. You won’t’ have to worry about missing a word – all guests get complimentary use of audio headsets so your experience is second to none. The best way to learn more about the history and culture of a destination is to attend a nightly port talk. If you really want to delve deep, you can catch a guest lecture on a specialty subject, such as art or religion. If you prefer to take in your information through reading, you’ll love the onboard curated library.

Dining Options

Awaken your senses at dinner time and allow your taste buds to revel in new experiences, too! Dinner in the main restaurant consists of a multicourse meal inspired by flavors of the region. Viking’s passionate chefs do not disappoint, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, carefully preparing each dish to your perfection. A casual lunch and dinner buffet is always available out on the Aquavit Terrace, which brings a nice change from the indoor dining room. There’s nothing more romantic and unforgettable about enjoying dinner as you roll past a castle or other historic landmark. 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

Aquavit Terrace

The Aquavit Terrace is a Viking staple and definitely a fan-favorite. Grab a cup of coffee from the lounge in the morning and make your way to this breathtaking perch, where you can sit back and enjoy the passing scenery as Viking Egil rolls into port. During the day, a buffet is held here, made of items cooked on a small grill. You can enjoy the food on the terrace, or bring it up to the sun deck for even more stunning views. You will discover plenty of comfortable seating, where you can rest and relax without having to sit at a table. If you’re lucky, you might be able to hear the soothing sounds of the indoor pianist during cocktail hour!

Fine Dining

Delighting your senses with the cuisine served onboard Viking Egil is easier than ever. Viking’s team of passionate chefs stop at nothing to deliver the finest, freshest, and most flavorful food on the river. Every dinner in the Restaurant is reflective of where you visited that day. From starter to dessert, you’ll get to taste all sorts of new and exciting cuisine. Easily complement your meal with a house wine, beer, or soda – they’re all included in the cost of your fare. Make sure you plan at least one meal at the Aquavit Buffet…it’s an experience you don’t want to miss!

Cultural Highlights

There is no better place to experience endless learning than onboard Viking Egil. Whether you’re an avid reader, an engaging listener, or a hands-on learner, you will find the right education opportunity for you. You might even find yourself trying new ways to learn! From the curated library to guest lectures by European professors to hands-on classes and workshops in port, you have every opportunity to try something new. Some of the things you might get to enjoy on your Viking Egil cruise may include visiting the Castle District of Budapest, a dumpling-making workshop in Austria, and attending a concert that pays homage to Mozart and Strauss. Your opportunities are truly endless!

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