Viking Gefjon

The 2015-built Longship Viking Gefjon cruises on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, visiting Holland, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia.

This Viking longship is named after Gefjon (Gefjun), meaning "giver" or "the giving one"—a giantess and goddess in Norse mythology associated with divine foreknowledge and intuition. Goddess Gefjon is also linked to virginity and is regarded as the protector of unmarried women and young girls.

Join the 2015 Viking Gefjon Grand European Tour for 15 enjoyable days along the Main, Danube, and Rhine rivers. Guests can experience Holland’s windmills and tulip fields, Germany’s fairytale castles, and the vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Another option is the Romantic Danube itinerary, featuring an 8-day voyage along the “Blue Danube”, with highlights including Budapest, scenic cruising through Austria’s Wachau Valley, and Vienna’s imperial architecture.

Gefjon is believed to have created the Danish island of Zealand, earning her respect among the gods. Like Odin, she is said to know the destinies of humankind.

The boat (ENI number 7002016) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057516) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Viking Gefjon has a total of 95 cabins (including 9 Suites, 22 French Balcony staterooms, and 25 with non-opening windows) across 8 categories. The ship features the same design elements as other Viking Longships, offering deluxe accommodations, streamlined Scandinavian interiors, and advanced engineering. The vessel includes two Explorer Suites—the largest on European rivers—as well as seven Veranda Suites (two-room units with a veranda and a French balcony). The 39 Veranda Staterooms feature full-size balconies, complemented by 22 French Balcony staterooms. All Viking Longships, including Viking Gefjon, are equipped with organic herb gardens and solar panels. Their hybrid engines are energy-efficient and reduce vibrations for a smoother ride.

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

• Suites - ES (x2, Deck 3), AA (x7, Deck 3)
• Balcony Staterooms - A (x20, Deck 3), B (x17, Deck 2)
• French Balcony Staterooms (with floor-to-ceiling door-windows) - C (x5, Deck 3), D (x15, Deck 2)
• RiverView Staterooms - E (x18, Deck 1), F (x7, Deck 1)

Shipboard facilities

Viking Gefjon dining options include the main restaurant (dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). Viking Longships feature the innovative, all-weather Aquavit Terrace, which brings the outdoor experience indoors, allowing guests to enjoy river views year-round. Additional facilities include an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), and a Sun Deck with a shaded seating area, Sky Bar, Herbal Garden, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The Gefjon longship does not feature a gym, pool, jacuzzi, or spa.

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

Viking Gefjon river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative and may vary depending on promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. Select itineraries may also include discounted round-trip USA airfare on specific departures and cabin categories.

River Cruise Itineraries

The following are Viking Gefjon river cruise itineraries (themes) officially offered by Viking Cruises:

• "GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR" are 14-day Rhine and Danube cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest, and vice versa. These itineraries include passage through the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal (Germany), visits to 5 countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland), and 13 complimentary excursions. On departures from Budapest, sailing begins in the evening of Day 2 and ends in Amsterdam (optional 2-night Amsterdam hotel package). Disembarkation in Budapest may include an optional 3-night Prague hotel stay (Czech Republic).
• "HEART OF GERMANY" are 6-day Main River cruises from Frankfurt to Nuremberg and vice versa. These include 6 complimentary excursions, plus transfers to Heidelberg (full-day tour), Wurzburg (with bus transfer to Rothenburg and embarkation in Gerlachshausen), and overnight docking in Nuremberg. Optional hotel packages include 2 nights in Nuremberg or Cologne, and 3 nights in Prague.
• "ROMANTIC DANUBE" are 7-day cruises from Nuremberg to Budapest and vice versa. These itineraries cover 3 countries (Austria, Germany, Hungary) and include 6 complimentary excursions. Disembarkation in Nuremberg may include optional hotel stays (2 nights in Nuremberg or 3 nights in Prague). From Nuremberg, sailing begins on Day 2 with a Main-Danube Canal transit and ends in Budapest (optional 2-night hotel stay).
• "RHINE RHAPSODY" are 9-day Moselle and Rhine cruises from Paris to Basel and vice versa. These include visits to 4 countries (France, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland) and 8 complimentary excursions. The package includes a 2-night Paris hotel stay, train transfer to Luxembourg, and bus transfer to Trier (Moselle River embarkation). Optional hotel extensions include 2 nights in Lucerne or 3 nights in Montreux. Departures from Basel begin sailing on Day 2, with an optional 2-night Paris stay at the end.
• "RHINE GETAWAY" are 7-day cruises from Amsterdam to Basel and vice versa, covering 4 countries (Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland) with 6 complimentary excursions. Highlights include stops in Mannheim (for Heidelberg) and Kehl (for Strasbourg). Optional 2-night hotel stays in Amsterdam are available at the end of the cruise.

Transfers to/from the Viking Gefjon and airport meet-and-greet services are included in the cruise fare only when airfare is purchased through the Viking cruise line.

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

The riverboat’s godmother is Mrs. Verona Thiele, one of the line’s long-serving employees (Concierge). Other Viking Cruises longships launched in 2015 include Astrild, Beyla, Eir, Lofn, Mani, Mimir, Modi, Skirnir, Ve, Vidar, and Vili.

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