Viking Hermod

Viking Hermod

Waste no time experiencing the serene European waterways when you sail onboard the beautiful Viking Hermod. Part of Viking River Cruises’ Longship® fleet, Viking Hermod’s name represents the Norse Messenger of the Gods, famed for his notable bravery in Norse Mythology. Taking you to beautiful stops along the Rhine and Danube rivers, Viking Hermod will not disappoint. With stops in highly-sought ports such as Basel, Amsterdam, Budapest, Bucharest, and Passau, you can expect complete cultural immersion onboard this incredible river cruise ship from complimentary excursions to the cuisine served at dinner. Viking Hermod cruises are inclusive. Shore excursions, meals, select beverages, and onboard enrichment is all part of your fare.

Shore Excursions

Viking Hermod features incredible once-in-a-lifetime itineraries. You can visit up to 5 different countries and embark on up to 7 tours! You will receive one complimentary shore excursion per port, where you follow a local, English-speaking guide who fills you in with fascinating (and unique) knowledge. Prepare to learn all about history, traditions, legends, and more. Some of the things you may get to do include touring the 3,000-room Palace of Parliament, exploring ancient fortresses, and learning how to make European-style bread. You have the choice of doing a paid excursion, where you can benefit from a smaller group size and more 1-on-1 attention from your guide. Onboard enrichment supplements your onshore adventures through lectures, presentations, port talks, musical performances, and more.

Dining Options

At dinner time, you have the opportunity to taste your destination. Viking’s chefs work tirelessly to bring you carefully-prepared dishes made from the freshest of ingredients, often sourced right from port. Don’t be surprised to see your meals garnished with fresh herbs from the live herb garden on the sun deck. Breakfast and lunch are served in the main dining room buffet-style, providing you with lots of delicious choices. Light lunches and dinners are also served buffet-style on the Aquavit Terrace when the weather is nice. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages are examples of some of them items they cook on the grill. In the morning, you can usually grab a quick continental breakfast here, made of pastries, breads, and self-serve coffee and tea. The view from the Aquavit Terrace is a perfect complement to any meal. Complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas are included with every lunch and dinner. 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 beautiful public area onboard Viking Hermod. Offering breathtaking views of the passing scenery, this is a wonderful place to spend time when you’re not off exploring. With plenty of comfortable furnishings as well as tables and chairs, this terrace is perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee, an afternoon cocktail, or a casual dinner as the warm pink sun sets behind you. If the pianist is playing in the lounge, you may just be able to hear his faint tunes from this area, as well, adding a very nice touch to the ambiance.

Fine Dining

Delighting your taste buds has never been simpler. Every multicourse dinner served onboard Viking Hermod is reflective of the region’s flavors, introducing you to new kinds of foods every night. Seasoned with culture and flavored with tradition, all dinners are hand-prepared from fresh ingredients, truly accentuating your senses as you enjoy it bite by bite. Pair your dinner with the perfect wine, and you’ve got yourself a meal you’ll never forget! You’ll find yourself coming back for more.

Cultural Highlights

You’ll discover endless opportunities to expand your knowledge while sailing onboard Viking Hermod. Whether you enjoy taking in your information through reading, listening, hearing, or hands-on, you will be satisfied with the wonderful enrichment options available to you. You can read library books, watch multimedia presentations, listen to guest lecturers, or partake in an excursion that includes hands-on activities. Some onboard entertainment may be hands-on as well, such as cooking classes or wine tastings, dependent on your itinerary. The opportunities are endless.

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