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Viking is a very inclusive river cruise line. They provide complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service to enhance your dining experience.

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Viking Skirnir

Beautiful rivers and canals. Culture-packed cities. UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Windmills, waterways, and overnight stays. These are just some amazing things you can experience on a Viking Skirnir river cruise. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, the ship represents Skirnir, the servant of Norse Gods according to Mythology. Traveling the Rhine and Main Rivers, Viking Skirnir immerses you in several ports without having to unpack multiple times. The ship's inclusive value makes each port, as well as your time onboard, enjoyable.

 Dining onboard Viking Skirnir.

Shore Excursions

When choosing your Viking Skirnir cruise, you have options to explore 3 to 4 countries and take part in 3 to 9 complimentary tours, one in each port! Some of the countries you can see are Germany, France, Switzerland, and The Netherlands. Every port tour is led by a local English-speaking guide who knows the location well and can extend unique insights to you. You can enhance your time in port with optional for-fee excursions, bringing you on specialized tours with smaller groups. Onboard enrichment awaits you in the evening, providing you with exciting and informative knowledge through port talks, guest lectures, demonstrations, destination-focused performances, and more.

Dining Options

You won’t be disappointed when it comes to dining aboard Viking Skirnir. Breakfast and lunch buffets in the main dining room provide a variety of tasty items to satisfy you throughout the day. Dinner follows with a multicourse meal that showcases local flavors and dishes. All meals on the Aquavit Terrace are served buffet style and consist of more casual grill items. The Aquavit Terrace is a great venue for dining al fresco, allowing you to enjoy fresh air and scenery as you eat. Complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas are included with every lunch and dinner.

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Ship Highlights

 Veranda Suite onboard Viking Skirnir.

Inclusive Value

As mentioned above, Viking Skirnir is an inclusive value. You can enjoy a hassle-free vacation without paying extra for attractive amenities. When you sail with Viking, here’s what you get:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, including UNESCO site visits;
  • Free 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.

Another appeal of Viking Skirnir cruise is that you can choose from a variety of staterooms. All accommodations come with a view and range from picture window all the way up to spacious Explorer Suites with wraparound verandas.

Sun Deck

If you’re looking to relax between destinations, the Sun Deck is a wonderful place. It features comfortable seating, dining areas for food from the Aquavit Terrace, a walking track, and a fresh herb garden. The best way to describe this area is “relaxing.” You can witness breathtaking views from this ship deck, creating great photo opportunities.

The Viking Way

Aside from complimentary port tours, you can add optional paid excursions to enhance your time onshore with authentic experiences. Some things you might enjoy on an optional excursion include castle hikes, bike tours, market tours, interacting with school children, farm or homestead visits, and more.

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Accommodations

Viking Skirnir Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

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

Main (Deck 1)

Where Main (Deck 1) is on Viking Skirnir

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

Viking Skirnir FAQs

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

When was Viking Skirnir built?

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

How many passengers does Viking Skirnir carry?

Viking Skirnir 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 Skirnir?

Viking Skirnir 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 Skirnir?

Viking Skirnir 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 Skirnir have a balcony?

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

How many decks does Viking Skirnir have?

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

What dining times does Viking Skirnir offer?

Viking Skirnir offers Open dining in its main dining room.

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

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 Skirnir registered?

Viking Skirnir 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.