Viking Helgrim

Viking Helgrim

Historic college towns. Local marketplaces. Wine cellar tours. 16th century houses. Port wine-making. These are just a handful of the incredible things at your fingertips during a Viking Helgrim river cruise. Part of Viking River Cruises' Douro River fleet, this ship is specially designed to navigate the waterways of the Douro. Though smaller than Viking’s Longships®, Viking Helgrim shares many of the same concepts and introduces some new comforts. This inclusive river ship cruise is a great way to experience the wonderful culture and lifestyles along the Douro River without hassle.

Shore Excursions

When sailing on a Viking Helgrim cruise, you can indulge in a colorful adventure through Spain and Portugal. Each itinerary includes both countries, allowing you to take advantage of 8 guided port tours. A local English-speaking guide will help you understand each European location, providing original insights and perspectives. When you return on the ship or as you sail between ports, you can utilize Viking’s incredible enrichment programming, often consisting of presentations, performances, lectures, port talks, crafting, and more.

Dining Options

There is nothing better than dining onboard Viking Helgrim. Your adventure continues during dinner when multicourse meals reflective of each European destination are served in the main dining room. Keeping yourself full of energy is easy with breakfast and lunch. Both are served buffet-style and provide you with a spectacular selection of classic American choices. You can enjoy complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas with every lunch and dinner.

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Ship Highlights

Inclusive Value

Waste no time emptying your wallet aboard Viking Helgrim. All Viking cruise fares are an inclusive value, covering many wonderful amenities that other river cruise lines often charge for. The ship provides outstanding cultural captivation and includes meals, a curated book collection, twice-daily housekeeping, bottled water, and more:

• One complimentary shore excursion per port of call;
• Free Wi-Fi;
• UNESCO Site visits;
• Enrichment lectures;
• Destination Performances;
• Beer, wine, and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner;
• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water;
• Port taxes and fees;
• Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase.

The accommodations onboard Viking Helgrim are so comfortable that you may never want to leave the cruise ship. Every room provides an incredible view, never leaving you feeling cooped up and dark. You can choose from window, French balcony, or full Veranda staterooms. Veranda Suites are the most premium accommodations onboard, featuring the most space and exclusive amenities, such as complimentary laundry, a mini-bar, a daily fruit plate, and more.

Sun Deck

One of the most popular public areas aboard Viking Helgrim is the Sun Deck. This is a wonderful place to catch some sun, take a dip in the small swimming pool, enjoy buffet-style meals, and simply relax. You will discover plenty of comfortable seating and lounging furniture so you can relax to your heart’s content. The real highlight of this area is the view! It’s the best vantage point of the river ship for viewing the beautiful riverbanks of the Douro.

Culture Curriculum

Broadening your understanding of new cultures on a Viking Helgrim cruise is easier than ever. Exploring every port you visit is the easiest way to take in authentic experiences, followed by the wonderful onboard enrichment offerings. Some of the things you can do on your European cruise:

• Discovering how Port Wine is made followed by a tasting;
• Touring museums full of interesting facts and information;
• Admiring 19th century baroque architecture;
• Exploring famed palaces and their beautiful, expansive grounds.

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