Viking Helgrim

Viking Helgrim current position

Viking Helgrim current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 41.18782 N / -8.69731 W) cruising en route to Porto-Leixoes. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of Viking Helgrim

Viking Helgrim current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards. Prices start from USD 4195 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 25 Jun, 2024 and ends on 02 Jul, 2024.

Specifications of Viking Helgrim

Year of build2019  /  Age: 5
Flag state Portugal
BuilderWestSEA Shipyard (Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
Classmodified Viking Longship
Ferry route / homeportsOporto (Portugal)
Speed15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph
Length (LOA)80 m / 262 ft
Beam (width)12 m / 39 ft
Gross Tonnage4000 gt
Passengers53 - 106
Crew36
Decks4
Cabins53
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsViking Hemming, Viking Osfrid, Viking Torgil
Christened byNatalia Hofmann
OwnerViking Cruises and DouroAzul
OperatorViking River Cruises Portugal

Viking Helgrim Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Jun 25 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $4195
2024 Jul 09 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3795
2024 Jul 16 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $5295
2024 Jul 30 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3795
2024 Aug 06 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3795
2024 Aug 13 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3895
2024 Aug 20 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $4095
2024 Nov 26 7 days, round-trip Portugals River of Gold Porto-Leixoes $3795
2025 Apr 01 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $5395
2025 Apr 08 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3745
2025 Apr 15 7 days, round-trip Portugals River of Gold Porto-Leixoes $4045
2025 Apr 22 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3845
2025 Apr 29 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3845
2025 May 06 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $4045
2025 May 13 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $4045
2025 May 20 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 May 27 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Jun 03 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Jun 10 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Jun 17 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3845
2025 Jun 24 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3795
2025 Jul 01 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3695
2025 Jul 08 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3695
2025 Jul 15 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3445
2025 Jul 22 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3395
2025 Jul 29 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3245
2025 Aug 05 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3195
2025 Aug 12 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3245
2025 Aug 19 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3395
2025 Aug 26 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3695
2025 Sep 02 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3795
2025 Sep 09 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Sep 16 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Sep 23 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $4045
2025 Sep 30 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3995
2025 Oct 07 7 days, round-trip Portugals River of Gold Porto-Leixoes $4145
2025 Oct 14 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3845
2025 Oct 21 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3695
2025 Oct 28 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3395
2025 Nov 04 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3395
2025 Nov 11 7 days, round-trip Douros Valleys Vineyards Porto-Leixoes $3245

Viking Helgrim Review

Review of Viking Helgrim

Longship Viking Helgrim cruises on Douro River in Portugal and Spain, with itineraries departing from Lisbon (2-night hotel stay) and Oporto (7-day roundtrip, embarkation/disembarkation). The sailing part starts from Porto (Oporto).

The Helgrim ship is operated via a partnership between Viking Cruises and Douro Azul (Portugal's largest cruise tour company, subsidiary of Mystic Cruises). The other Viking cruise ships in Portugal are Hemming, Torgil and Osfrid. Viking's Douro cruise prices (per person, inclusive of flights from the UK) range from GBP 1300 up to GBP 2300 (peak season rates pp). On select Viking Douro River cruise tours, the company offers round-trip USA airfare inclusive deals with discounted pricing on select cabins or itineraries/dates).

Viking Helgrim is a modified design longship (smaller, with reduced passenger capacity). This luxury boat was built exclusively for Douro River cruise tours and features innovative corridor configuration, modern engineering and technologies, signature Scandinavian decor, premium stateroom amenities, themed onboard entertainment, expert-led enrichment program.

Longship Viking Helgrim cruise ship (Douro River, Portugal)

The boat is Portugal-flagged (MMSI number 263673966) and registered in Lisbon. The shipbuilder is WestSEA (shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal).

In 2019, together with Helgrim, Viking River Cruises launched the standard longships Einar, Sigrun, Sigyn, Tir, Ullur and Vali. The 7-ship "virtual" naming ceremony was via satellite connections and held on March 19, 2019, in four riverports - Basel Switzerland (Sigrun and Einar), Rostock Germany (Ullur and Sigyn), Brunsbuttel Germany (Vali and Tir) and Oporto Portugal (Helgrim). The Helgrim boat's godmother is Natalia Hofmann (fashion entrepreneur).

Cabins

Viking Helgrim has a total of 53 cabins (of which 11 Suite, 24 Balcony, 2 French Balconies, 16 with a not-opening window) in 8 grades. All cabins are comfortable and elegant, with amenities like 40-inch flat TVs, hotel-style beds, premium mattresses, luxury bath products. Veranda Suites are with two full rooms, a step-out balcony (off the living room) and French Balcony (off the bedroom).

Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low

  • Suites - AA (x6, deck3), AB (x5, deck2)
  • Balcony Staterooms - A (x13, deck3), B (x12, deck2)
  • French Balcony Staterooms (with floor to ceiling door-windows) - C (x1, deck3), D (x1, deck2)
  • RiverView Staterooms - E (x12, deck1), F (x4, deck1).

Shipboard facilities

Viking Helgrim dining options include Helgrim Restaurant (dining room) and Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). The Aquavit Terrace is located at the bow of the ship. The spacious Sun Deck offers 360-degree views, al fresco dining, swimming pool with sunbathing area, shaded seating. Additional facilities include an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby), Library (Internet), Shop (gifts, souvenirs), elevator, Herbal Garden, putting green, Sky Bar, Shuffleboard. The Helgrim longship doesn't have a gym room, jacuzzi, spa.

Viking Helgrim cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours/excursions, ground transfers, live evening entertainment, daily lecturers, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, replenished daily bottled water.

Viking Helgrim cruise tour prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative of Viking cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Viking River Cruises Portugal deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates.

River Cruise Itineraries

Follows the list of Viking Helgrim Douro river cruise itineraries as themes, officially announced by the Viking Cruises line:

  • "PORTUGAL RIVER OF GOLD" are 10-days cruises from Lisbon, with included 7-days Douro River cruise from Oporto (round-trip, starting with an easterly course). These deals offer 8 complimentary land tours/excursions in Portugal and Spain included in the fares. Douro River itinerary route features unique scenery with beautifully terraced vineyards, picturesque villages and small towns, medieval castles and monasteries. Among the special activities are the local food and wine sampling of traditional Portuguese cuisine and port wines in the Douro Valley region.
  • The list of port activities and cruisetours includes: Lisbon (Tivoli Lisboa or similar 2-night Lisbon luxury hotel package included), scenic bus ride to Oporto (included lunch in Coimbra, boarding the ship at the "Vila Nova de Gaia" dock), Foz (fishing village, port wines-making facility, with optional excursion to Guimaraes /embarkation again in Bitetos), bus travel to Alpendurada Monastery (traditional inn and museum, including dining and fado performances), Regua (Lamego tour to the "Shrine Of Our Lady Of Remedy" /pilgrimage site, visiting Quinta do Seixo /port wines-making facility, embarkation again in Pinhao), passing through 2 of the Douro River's locks (at Valeira and the Pocinho Dams), Barca d’Alva (bus travel to Castelo Rodrigo), full-day long tour to Vega de Terron (Salamanca Spain) with included restaurant lunch and flamenco performances, embarkation again in Vega de Terron (overnight dock), Pinhao (bus tour to Favaios /wine-bread themed museum, traditional bakeries, also visiting the Quinta da Avessada winery /included dinner and wine tasting), Regua (tour to Vila Real), Gaia (overnight dock) and Oporto (disembarkation).

There is an optional 2-night Portugal and Spain travel and hotel package offered for visiting Braga (3rd-largest city in Portugal) and Compostela (the capital of Galicia /autonomous community in Spain).

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