Viking Hemming

Viking Hemming

Scenic skylines. Cobblestone streets. Remarkable bridges. Iconic palaces and incredible natural wonders. These are some breathtaking sights you can witness during your Viking Hemming river cruise. Part of Viking River Cruises' Douro River fleet, the ship is specially designed to sail Portugal’s Douro River built slightly smaller than Viking’s fleet of Longships®, but sharing many of the same great features. Viking Hemming takes you along the sweeping river, immersing you in the fascinating cultures of Portugal and Spain. This revolutionary river ship features inclusive fares, which make it easier for you to enjoy your European adventures.

Shore Excursions

When sailing on a Viking Hemming cruise, you can indulge in two countries' cultures, traditions, and local lifestyles. You will visit eight different ports, with a complimentary shore excursion in each one. Guides are local to the area, speak English, and will help you discover fascinating insights. Onboard enrichment heightens your experience, often consisting of lectures, demonstrations, craft classes, and more.

Shore Excursions

Accentuate your adventures even further during dinner onboard Viking Hemming. Multicourse dinners are served in the dining room. They highlight local flavors through a variety of dishes. House wines, beers, and sodas are poured with all lunches and dinners. Breakfast and lunch is served buffet-style, consisting of more traditional offerings such as eggs, pancakes, soups, and salads.

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Ship Highlights

Inclusive Value

Viking Hemming is an incredible value on the Douro River. Included in your cruise fare are an amazing culture curriculum, all onboard meals, the Sun Deck with a swimming pool, twice-daily housekeeping services, bottled water replenished daily, and a curated library. Here’s what else you get with each fare:

• 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<;/li>
• 24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water;
• Port taxes and fees;
• Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase.

The staterooms onboard Viking Hemming are some of the best on the river. All accommodations have a river view through a window, French balcony, or full-sized veranda. Some stand-out features of each room include dimmable lighting, vanities with mirrors, shelving, movies on demand, 110/220-volt outlets and USB ports, anti-fog mirrors in the bathrooms, and more. Veranda Suites feature a mini-bar, daily fruit plate, welcome champagne, binoculars, complimentary laundry, and more.

Sun Deck

Unlike Viking’s Longship® fleet, Viking Hemming features a small swimming pool on the Sun Deck. Take a dip during the nice weather and refresh in the fresh river air. The Sun Deck also includes a putting green, a shaded sitting area, an organic herb garden, and solar panels. It’s also the perfect vantage point for taking in magnificent views!

Culture Curriculum