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7-night Danube Waltz Cruise

August 16, 2023

Viking: Viking Vilhjalm

Passau/Budapest

Vacation Offer ID 1433049

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From $3,299

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

Viking Inclusive Value:

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Unlimited free Wi-Fi
Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
Multiple dining venues including alternative restaurant dining
24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
Top-rated spa and state-of-the-art fitness center access
Self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
All port taxes and fees
Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with purchase of Viking Air
Included features valued at over $200 per person, per day

Available Add-Ons

Optional air add-ons are available from Viking River Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Passau Passau 08/16/2023 Arrive in Munich, then transfer to your ship in Passau (ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase). After boarding, spend free time exploring, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D), Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Private explorations in the quaint three river village <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />  <br /> Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations<br />  <br /> <span>The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border</span><br />  <br /> <span>Passau was an ancient Roman</span><span> colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre</span><br />  <br /> <span>Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting,</span><span> narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral</span><br />  <br /> <span>St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist</span><br />  <br /> <span>End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years</span><br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>2 hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> All day<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Light walking tour<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent local insiders</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul>	08/16/2023	08/16/2023
Passau Passau 08/17/2023 Today you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called the Dreiflüssestadt ("City on Three Rivers"), which is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz, and Inn Rivers. Admire the New Bishop's Residence and visit the impressive Baroque St. Stephan's Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe's largest church organ (organ concert is available May 1–October 31 only and is not available on Sundays). This afternoon, you are free to explore Passau. See the sights and experience the local culture, or simply relax onboard your ship before departure. (B,L,D), Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Private explorations in the quaint three river village <span><span><strong>Highlights:</strong><br />  <br /> Meet our experienced local team member at your ship and tailor your city stroll according to your interests and expectations<br />  <br /> <span>The picturesque city of Passau, known as ‘The City of Three Rivers’, stands at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and the Ilz Rivers in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border</span><br />  <br /> <span>Passau was an ancient Roman</span><span> colony and a former hub of the salt trade, then later the Holy Roman Empire, largest diocese and a sword-making centre</span><br />  <br /> <span>Enjoy a walking tour of the historic city centre with its enchanting,</span><span> narrow lanes, beautiful riverbank promenades to see the ‘Rathaus’, with its , Baroque festival hall, the New Bishop's Residence before arriving at St. Stephen's Cathedral</span><br />  <br /> <span>St. Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque and is most famous for its spectacular organ. With 17,774 pipes and 233 registers it is not to be missed. Schedule permitted enjoy a recital by their master organist</span><br />  <br /> <span>End your walk with a stop at our favourite watering hole for a tasting of the famous local Granit gin or enjoy traditional baked goods at ‘Kerscher’ where recipes are handed from generation to generation for over 100 years</span><br />  <br /> <strong>Tour Duration: </strong>2 hours<br /> <strong>Tour can operate:</strong> All day<br /> <strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> Yes<br /> <strong>Physical Activity Level: </strong>Light walking tour<br /> <br /> <strong>Inclusions:</strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Touring with one of our excellent local insiders</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All taxes</span></span></li> </ul> <span><span><strong>Not Included: </strong></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span>Meals </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Optional admissions and museum licensing fees</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Tipping at your discretion</span></span></li> </ul>	08/17/2023	08/17/2023
Linz Linz 08/18/2023 Wake up in Linz this morning and set off on an all-day excursion to the beautiful Bohemian town of Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride through the scenic Czech countryside and take a walking tour featuring the lovely historic center of the city with many Baroque and Renaissance buildings, dating back hundreds of years. You have some free time to enjoy Krumlov's charming streets, filled with cafés, shops, galleries, and pubs. Maybe stop for lunch in one of the many local restaurants. Return onboard for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D),	08/18/2023	08/18/2023
Krems Krems 08/19/2023 After scenic sailing this morning through the Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Krems. Enjoy lunch on board, then depart your ship for an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also pay a visit to a local vineyard for a tasting before returning to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as we prepare to set sail for Vienna. (B,L,D),	08/19/2023	08/19/2023
Göttweig Abbey Göttweig Abbey 08/19/2023 After scenic sailing this morning through the Wachau Valley, you will arrive in Krems. Enjoy lunch on board, then depart your ship for an exclusive visit of the splendid Benedictine abbey of Göttweig, a working monastery for more than 900 years. You may also pay a visit to a local vineyard for a tasting before returning to your ship. Dinner will be served onboard as we prepare to set sail for Vienna. (B,L,D),	08/19/2023	08/19/2023
Vienna Vienna 08/20/2023 Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstraße, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city's Baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan's Cathedral, and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your program director can help you plan your free time. Or you may take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the "Versailles of Vienna", erected in 1778 and graced by a number of formal gardens, Grecian statuary, the world's oldest zoo, and Roman ruins. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (B,L,D),	08/20/2023	08/20/2023
Bratislava Bratislava 08/21/2023 Arrive in Bratislava this morning and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia's charming capital with a long and fascinating history. It is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael's Tower, the Baroque Jesuit Church, and Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, and pass by several Habsburg-era Baroque palaces before returning to your ship. Enjoy scenic cruising this afternoon as we set sail toward Budapest. (B,L,D),	08/21/2023	08/21/2023
Budapest Budapest 08/22/2023 Today we visit highlights of the once separate towns of Buda and Pest, starting with Pest's National Opera House and historic Heroes' Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch onboard your ship, with the rest of the day to explore on your own. You may wish to visit the Art Nouveau Gellért Spa, or one of the many other lavish facilities in this "City of Healing Waters". Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner. (B,L,D),	08/22/2023	08/22/2023
Budapest Budapest 08/23/2023 After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in Budapest, giving yourself more time to explore the bustling Hungarian capital. (B); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.,	08/23/2023	08/23/2023

Vilhjalm Langaspjót, or William I Longsword as he is also known, was the half brother of Kadlin and the son of “Rolf the Ganger,” a Viking chief and first Duke of Normandy. Following in his famous father’s footsteps, William ruled Normandy from 927 until 942.

Ship Statistics

Year Built: 2015
Year Refurbished: –
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2015
Previous Name: –
Country of Registry: Switzerland
Tonnage (GRT): 2,062
Guests (Lowers): 190
Total Guests: 190
Passenger Decks: 4
Number of Crew: 50
Officers' Nationality: International
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

Total Rooms: 95
Suites: 9
Balconies: 70
Ocean/River View: 95
Interior: –
Accessible: –

Let Viking's staff treat you to personalized service, fine wines, and delicious, regional cuisine. Engage in immersive cultural activities, and take advantage of a wide array of amenities, from the onboard Congierge to shipwide Wi-Fi and 24-hour beverage bar.

Shipboard Policies

Pregnancy Policy
Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.
Smoking Policy
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms, and verandas are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area, generally on the sun deck.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Viking will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs. Every meal has vegetarian options on the menu, and chefs are able to prepare low-salt or gluten-free cuisine. Guests requiring special diets, such as diabetic or low-cholesterol meals, must alert Viking Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board, and the chefs will make make reasonable efforts to fulfill these requests.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Guests must report any disability requiring special attention while on their Viking Cruises itinerary to Viking at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Viking cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. The guest assumes the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international cruises and cannot be accommodated.
Guests who have any medical, physical, or other special needs should contact Viking River Cruises directly at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) with additional questions, and to obtain a copy of Viking's Policy Statement.

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Private Safe
Slippers
Television / Radio

Entertainment

Classes and Workshops
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Guest Lecturers
Internet Access
For guests' convenience, all Viking ships have Internet access, as follows:
- Ships in Europe, Russia and Ukraine - There is free Wi-Fi available, so you can bring your laptop and get online at any time. Alternatively, each ship has a few computers for guest use; there are desktop machines in Russia and laptops in Europe that guests may use free of charge. Guests who bring laptops to Russia may wish to bring a LAN cable for use in their stateroom; this may work a bit better than the wireless LAN in rural areas along the river.
- Ships in China - There is an Internet café with desktop stations for guest use, free of charge. There is no onboard wireless network in China or Southeast Asia, so you will not be able to get Internet service on your personal computer while on the ship, although you may be able to do so during hotel stays.
- Please note - Shipboard service may be unreliable during certain parts of the journey. The Internet connection functions via cellular service or satellite downlink, and there may be times when reception is not possible and/or when the connection is quite slow. For this reason, it is recommended that guests use the internet connection checking and sending email only, and not for downloading large files or watching video online.
Local Entertainment

Suite

Veranda Suite (AA) Call for Price

Category: AA
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 275

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 275 sq. ft. Full-size veranda off the spacious living room. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Explorer Suite (ES) Call for Price

Category: ES
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 445

Suite size: 445 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control. Space under bed for storing suitcases. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (D) 3,299

Category: D
Middle Deck
Square Feet: 135

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

French Balcony Stateroom (C) Call for Price

Category: C
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 135

Veranda Stateroom (B) Call for Price

Category: B
Middle Deck
Square Feet: 205

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Veranda Stateroom (A) Call for Price

Category: A
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 205

Oceanview

Standard Stateroom (F) Call for Price

Category: F
Main Deck
Square Feet: 150

Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Features: Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request.

Standard Stateroom (E) Call for Price

Category: E
Main Deck
Square Feet: 150

Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of May 1, 2014, are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

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