Grand European Tour

Joining our European fleet in 2009, Viking Legend carries 189 guests on some of our most popular itineraries. This extraordinary vessel has two 310-square-foot suites and 95 staterooms, all deluxe (except for the 5 single staterooms) with either French balconies or picture windows. With good deck height, Viking Legend is similar to Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia, but has a slightly sleeker shape for ultimate flexibility. Best of all, Viking Legend is a “green” ship, with hybrid diesel-electric engines producing 20% fewer emissions and reduced noise/vibration.

This information included in this section is for the Viking Legend. Also cruising some of the same itineraries as the Legend is the Viking Pride and Viking Sky. Here is a brief overview on both ships:

Viking Europe, Viking Neptune, Viking Pride and Viking Spirit are four sister ships that set the bar for river cruising in Europe when they were launched in 2001. They feature a beautifully designed layout of public areas and a wraparound deck that allows guests to enjoy scenery in the open air any time they wish, even during canal lock transiting or while sailing under low bridges; each ship accommodates just 150 guests in spacious staterooms, most with windows that open. See Europe on an elegant, versatile river cruise ship.
For more details on the Viking Pride, click on the link and then go to the ship details tab.

Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia, built in 2005/2006, are specially designed for sailing on the Rhine in comfort and elegance. Higher ceilings give all 198 guests a spacious feeling, and the entire ship is set up for optimal viewing of scenery. In addition to hotel-style beds, French balconies and large picture windows in staterooms, guests can enjoy the sundeck and other open air decks while sailing. The observation deck and restaurant have huge panoramic windows, and the ship’s soaring lobby atrium has a seating area with observation windows as well.  For more details on the Viking Sun, click on the link and then go to the ship details tab.

Features

• Stateroom size: 154 sq. ft.
• Deluxe  category A - D staterooms have hotel-style beds
• Panoramic window 3.61 ft x 7.32 ft (can be opened)
• Private bathroom with shower
• Bed size: 6.56 ft x 5.25 ft x 1.77 ft (can be separated)
• TV, telephone, safe & hair dryer
• Individual climate control
• Height under bed for suitcases: 1.08 ft.
• Closet space: 6.66 ft. x 3.40 ft. x 1.97 ft.
• Converter in the bathroom outlet
• TV: several TV channels, video channels, info channel, “View From the Bridge” channel

Features

• Suite size: 310 sq. ft.
• Deluxe suites have hotel-style beds
• French balconies (can be opened)
• Large private bathroom with bathtub and enclosed shower
• Telephone, safe, hair dryer, refrigerator, two TV sets
• Individual climate control
• Hotel-style beds 6.56ft. x 5.25 ft. x 1.48 ft. (can be separated)
• Sofa bed that can accommodate one or two
• Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft.
• Walk-in closet
• Converter in the desk area
• Two 26-inch Sony flat-panel TVs with several TV channels, video channels, info channel, “View From the Bridge” channel

Atrium/Reception Lobby

Viking Legend’s atrium is a large, airy space with a grand staircase to the upper lobby and direct access to the restaurant. The middle deck lobby is where you enter the ship, and serves as your information center throughout your voyage. Your Program Director’s desk is located here, so that you can easily ask questions or discuss the day’s activities. There is a public address system to announce events; there are also restrooms and an onboard boutique.

Atrium/Seating Area

The upper part of Viking Legend’s grand atrium features a spacious, comfortable seating area and large panoramic windows, so you can relax, read or watch the scenery go by. There is a 24-hour tea and coffee station with a fruit basket, and some showcases displaying items available at the onboard boutique just downstairs. The middle deck reception lobby is directly accessible via the grand staircase.

Sun Deck

Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery as you sail past castles, towns, villages, trees and vineyards. Stand at the railings or relax in a comfortable deck chair; some of the seating has a canopy for those who prefer shade. There is an access way from the sun deck to the bridge as well as to the library via staircase at the ship’s stern. The sun deck can be accessed from the library and the atrium.

Restaurant

The restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. Because it features panoramic windows, you will not miss any of the scenery while you are dining. It seats 189 guests at 29 tables which vary in size, accommodating 6, 8 or 10 guests per table. The dining room is open seating, so you are free to sit where you like—a great way to make new friends. The atmosphere is casual but elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware. The room has a stereo system for playing quiet music during meals.

Observation Lounge/Bar

The observation lounge is a terrific place to meet friends before and after meals. It boasts a large sitting area with chairs, small tables, sofas and a bar area with barstools. The lounge has a projector and screen installed in the ceiling, so slides can be shown, and there is a stereo system and dance floor.

Library

The library has comfortable seating and excellent reading light. Our ships’ libraries carry approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards.