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Viking Freya

Viking Freya cruises are the most suitable and hassle-free way to sail from Basel to Amsterdam and explore the majestic European waterways. All you have to do is unpack once and then let this spectacular vessel take you from port to port as you indulge in local culture, traditions, and experiences. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, the ship represents the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. There’s no better way to explore the Rhine than onboard this beautiful river ship. Upon stepping aboard, you will be greeted by a luxurious Scandinavian design accentuated with fresh regional cuisine and sumptuous stateroom options. With Viking Freya's inclusive value, you simply cannot go wrong.

 Beautiful scenery surrounds you onboard Viking Freya.

Shore Excursions

Viking Freya currently sails from Basel to Amsterdam, bringing you right to the center of Switzerland, Germany, France, and The Netherlands cultures. Every port of call includes one free shore excursion, so you can explore all the highlights of every town. Some of the amazing sights you may experience include wineries, cities, farms, forests, and beautiful architecture. UNESCO sites, castle ruins, and markets await you! Your English-speaking guide is a local who can provide you with exclusive insights on anything you’d like to know. All excursions are enhanced by complimentary audio headsets, so you won’t miss out on a word. Enrichment follows you onboard, through activities such as presentations, guest lectures, port talks, reading, and more!

Dining Options

At dinner time, your taste buds will tingle with delight. Viking’s expert chefs carefully prepare regionally inspired food so you can embody your senses in local tastes. Freshly prepared with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, you can quickly fill up on appetizers, entrees, and desserts. You may also opt for casual buffet-style dining on the Aquavit Terrace. There’s nothing better than an informal meal as you pass by quaint towns, ancient landmarks, and more! Complimentary wines, beers, and soft drinks are poured at dinner so you can easily wash down each course and get ready for the next.

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Ship Highlights

Inclusive Value

Sailing onboard Viking Freya means you get to enjoy an incredible value. Inclusive fares come with complimentary beverages at lunch and dinner, as well as free shore excursions, enrichment options, and so much more. That’s just to start – the intimate size of this ship means that you’ll get more personalized attention from the staff, crew, and fellow guests. Some of the other amenities included in your fare are:

  • One free shore excursion in every port of call, including UNESCO site visits;
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi;
  • Various onboard enrichment activities;
  • Beer, wine, and soft drinks poured at lunch and dinner;
  • Specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water all day;
  • Port taxes and fees;
  • Complimentary ground transfers when you purchase Viking Air.

Viking Freya cruise also comes with a true rarity – your choice of staterooms, ranging from picture window view all the way to full-sized veranda! You’ll never have to worry about getting cabin fever onboard this unbeatable river ship. French balconies are perfect for letting as much fresh air into your room as you want, and full-sized verandas are perfect for relaxing in ultimate privacy.

 The main dining room aboard Viking Freya.

Fine Dining

You’ll never go hungry onboard a Viking Freya cruise. Getting your day started on the right note is easy with the tasteful breakfast and lunch buffets served in the main dining room, followed by a five-course destination-immersive dinner. Casual lunch and dinner buffets are held on the Aquavit Terrace, where you can grab a classic item off the grill and enjoy your meal as you take in the beautiful scenery around you. Pastries and other light, healthy snacks are offered on the terrace during breakfast, making it a wonderful place to enjoy coffee and a pastry.

The Viking Way

“The Viking Way” makes your Viking Freya truly unforgettable, taking you behind the scenes on upgraded excursions. Dig a little deeper and discover the true way of local life by visiting host homes, taking private tours of exclusive landmarks, or participating in a hands-on workshop, all while experiencing the true highlights of each port! With more options than ever before, you will have no problem turning your cruise from good to great with “The Viking Way.”

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Accommodations

Viking Freya Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

Every type of stateroom on Viking Freya, 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 Freya
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 Freya 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 Freya 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 Freya. 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 Freya 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 Freya 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 Freya, 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 Freya, 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 Freya Deck Plans

Main (Deck 1)

Where Main (Deck 1) is on Viking Freya

Accommodation Categories

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

Viking Freya FAQs

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

When was Viking Freya built?

Viking Freya entered service in 2012, built by Neptun Werft GmbH.

How many passengers does Viking Freya carry?

Viking Freya 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 Freya?

Viking Freya 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 Freya?

Viking Freya 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 Freya have a balcony?

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

How many decks does Viking Freya have?

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

What dining times does Viking Freya offer?

Viking Freya offers Open dining in its main dining room.

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

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 Freya registered?

Viking Freya 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.