Viking Buri

Longship Viking Buri cruises on the Saone and Rhone rivers in France, departing from Avignon and Lyon. This Viking longship is named after Buri—in Norse mythology, the first god (without mother and father), created by the giant cow Audumbla from a block of salt.

Longship Viking Buri was designed as a “green ship” by the renowned architects Yran & Storbraaten, featuring solar panels, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and an onboard herb garden.

The vessel (ENI number 7001978) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057460) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Approximately three-quarters of Viking Buri’s cabins feature either a French balcony or a full veranda, while Suites include both. The ship has a total of 95 outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, and 25 Standard Staterooms) across 8 categories.

All Suites have two separate rooms—a living room with a veranda and a bedroom with a French balcony. Explorer Suites offer 270-degree panoramic river views.

Cabin types/categories (number, location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites — ES (2, Deck 3), AA (7, Deck 3)
• Balcony Staterooms — A (20, Deck 3), B (17, Deck 2)
• French Balcony Staterooms — C (5, Deck 3), D (15, Deck 2)
• Riverview Staterooms — E (18, Deck 1), F (7, Deck 1)

Shipboard facilities

Dining options on Viking Buri include the Buri Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (alfresco dining venue). Additional facilities include an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby area), Library (Internet access), and Shop (gifts and souvenirs). The Sun Deck features a shaded relaxation area, Sky Bar, herb garden, putting green, walking track, and deck games such as shuffleboard.

The Viking Buri longship does not have a fitness center, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, or spa.

Viking Buri cruise fares include Wi-Fi, all shore excursions, ground transfers, live evening entertainment, daily lectures, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee and tea, and daily replenished bottled water.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are indicative only. Final rates may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. On select itineraries, Viking may offer discounted round-trip USA airfare packages.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below is a list of Viking Buri river cruise itineraries officially announced by Viking Cruises:

• "PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE" — 7-day Rhone and Saone cruises from Avignon to Chalon (and reverse from Lyon/Chalon to Avignon), including 6 guided shore excursions in Provence and Burgundy (France’s wine regions)
• Included in the fares are bus transfers (Lyon to Chalon embarkation, Avignon to Marseille airport), scenic drives (Pommard–Volnay–Meursault), and wine tastings in Beaune, Tournon, and Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Note: You can view CruiseMapper’s list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.

Transfers to/from Viking Buri and airport meet-and-greet services are included in the cruise fares only when air travel is purchased through Viking Cruises.

Viking Buri is part of the latest generation of Viking Cruises longships. This patented river cruise ship design allows for larger accommodations without reducing public space or compromising overall comfort. The vessel represents the line’s modern Longship-class concept, featuring energy-efficient hybrid engine technology, solar panels, and interior design by "Yran & Storbraaten" (Norway). The patented "longship" design (by "Rottet Studios," USA) enables significantly larger cabins with full-size balconies. Additional cabin space is achieved by shifting the deck corridor approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) off-center.

Although Viking Buri does not have a pool, sauna, or spa, guests can enjoy luxury wellness facilities in the port cities along the cruise itinerary.

Other Viking river cruise ships operating in France include the longships Delling, Forseti, Heimdal, and Hermod.

The riverboat’s godmother is Mrs. Mireille Mathieu—a renowned French singer (chanson and pop), publisher, and author, with over 122 million albums sold worldwide. The ship’s christening ceremony was held in Avignon, France. On March 18, 2014, Viking Buri was inaugurated together with the longships Heimdal and Hermod.

Note: You can view CruiseMapper’s list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.