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Viking Longship
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443 feet
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Viking Lif

Satisfy your curiosity for culture on a Viking Lif cruise. This beautiful river ship can transport you right at the foot of adventure. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, she pays homage to Lif, the Bringer of Life to a New World in Norse Mythology. Viking Lif sails the main waterways of Europe, including the Danube, Main, and Rhine. The inclusive value of Viking Lif makes her the best way to experience Europe.

 A couple enjoying breakfast before heading off on an excursion.

Shore Excursions

When you take a Viking Lif cruise, your itinerary can range from 11 to 23 days with visits to 4 to 8 different countries and 8 to 19 tours in ports! All guests receive one complimentary excursion per port, led by an insightful local guide. Complimentary audio headsets ensure that you don’t miss any interesting information as you explore. Some of the countries you might visit onboard Viking Lif include Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands! The opportunity to learn through tours and hands-on activities is boundless!

Dining Options

Hunger is never an issue onboard Viking Lif! Breakfast and lunch buffets in the main dining room serve up classic items from pancakes and French toast to delicious soups and salads. Dinner is served as a sit-down multicourse meal consisting of local cuisine, each dish prepared to perfection. Casual lunch and dinner buffets are served al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace, consisting of items made on the small gas grill. A continental breakfast is also offered in the mornings, where you can grab a coffee and light pastry and enjoy the morning sunlight. Complimentary wines, beers, and sodas complete every lunch and dinner. Always-available choices are plentiful, and light snacks are available in the lounge.

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Ship Highlights

The Library

Tucked away aboard Viking Lif is a small curated library, where you can read up on intriguing topics related to sailing, adventuring, and exploring. It’s a great way to acquaint yourself with the destinations you are exploring. You will discover many excellent places to read while onboard. The Lounge, Aquavit Terrace, and Sun Deck are all wonderful places to read. If you have a veranda stateroom, reading on your balcony is also a great option.

 Beautiful scenery in Germany.

Lounge & Bar

The Lounge is the main hub of social activity on a Viking Lif cruise. You’re more than welcome to pass the time in this lounge, which features comfortable furnishings, full bar service, and incredible views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Most of the onboard enrichment takes place in this lounge, such as guest lectures and port talks.

Sun Deck

If you want to work on your tan or just enjoy the beautiful scenery from the top of Viking Lif, you can simply head up to the Sun Deck! There, you will discover comfortable seating to enjoy the view, plus a walking track, a putting green, and a fresh herb garden! It’s also an amazing spot for photo opportunities and the best way to take in the fresh river air (besides on your veranda!).

Cultural Highlights

If you want to broaden your perspective of the world, then a Viking Lif river cruise is for you! You will have endless opportunities to learn, no matter how you prefer to take in information. Listeners will love the tours and onboard guest lectures. Watchers can take advantage of the multimedia port talk presentations. Readers have an entire library of books to choose from. Sensory explorers can even taste culture during the multicourse dinners in the dining room. Hands-on learners will have plenty of opportunities to join workshops on shore, especially during optional for-fee excursions.

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Accommodations

Viking Lif Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

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

Main (Deck 1)

Where Main (Deck 1) is on Viking Lif

Accommodation Categories

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

Viking Lif FAQs

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

When was Viking Lif built?

Viking Lif entered service in 2014, built by Neptun Werft GmbH.

How many passengers does Viking Lif carry?

Viking Lif 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 Lif?

Viking Lif 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 Lif?

Viking Lif 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 Lif have a balcony?

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

How many decks does Viking Lif have?

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

What dining times does Viking Lif offer?

Viking Lif offers Open dining in its main dining room.

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

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 Lif registered?

Viking Lif 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.