Viking River confirms six more Viking ‘ Longships’ for 2013
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The interest in European river cruising does not seem to be abating with Viking River Cruises’ this week announcing that it had commissioned six more Viking “Longships” for delivery in 2013. The six vessels will be joining the Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Odin, Viking Embla and Viking Aegir all to be delivered 2012.
“The new orders reflect the great interest in Viking River Cruises and its revolutionary Longships,” said Viking’s Chairman Torstein Hagen. The new ships reflect cutting-edge technology coupled with comfortable amenities that reflect guest preferences such as:
- Two Explorer Suites, the largest river cruise suites in Europe at 445 square feet each with a separate living room, private wraparound veranda with 270-degree views.
- Seven two-room Veranda Suites with full size veranda in the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom.
- Thirty-nine Veranda Staterooms with full size balconies
- All weather indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace
- New in-cabin amenities such as heated floors in bathrooms , Sony HD TV’s and premium bath products
- Sustainability upgrades, such as solar panels, an onboard organic herb garden and energy efficient hybrid engines that reduce vibrations for a much smoother ride.
The Viking Longships series has been designed by celebrated maritime architects Yran & Storbraaten and Los Angeles based Rottet Studios and built at the Neptun Yard in Germany.