Viking Skadi deck plans

Viking Skadi (built 2013) is part of the new generation of Viking Cruises longships. The river cruise ship is named after Skadi, the Norse goddess of winter. According to mythology, after the Aesir gods killed her father, Pjazi, she armed herself and traveled to their home, Asgard—one of the Nine Worlds—to avenge his death. As compensation, the Aesir offered her gold, but Skadi refused, demanding instead a husband from among the gods. The Aesir agreed on the condition that she choose her future husband by looking only at their feet. She selected the most beautiful feet, believing they belonged to the graceful Baldur, but they actually belonged to Njord, the wind god. As the marriage proved unhappy, Skadi and Njord eventually separated and lived apart. Later, Skadi married Odin, the father of all gods, and together they had many children. In Old Norse, the name Skadi means “shadow” or “darkness,” and can also signify “harm” or “damage.”

Viking Skadi’s deck plan includes a total of 95 staterooms for up to 190 passengers, served by 50 crew and staff. She has 4 passenger decks and 1 glass elevator (connecting the Main and Upper decks only). The Viking longship Skadi does not feature a gym, pool/whirlpool, or spa. However, guests may access health and spa facilities at luxury hotels along the ship’s itinerary.