Viking Hlin

The 2014-built Longship Viking Hlin cruises on the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers through Holland, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria, with departures from Amsterdam, Budapest, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, and Basel.

This Viking longship is named after Hlin – in Norse mythology, the compassionate goddess of consolation and protection of humankind. Hlin (pronounced “lean”) is also a handmaiden of Frigg, the wife of Odin.

The name Hlin in Old Norse means “protectress.”

Viking Hlin was designed as a “green ship” by the renowned architects Yran & Storbraaten, featuring solar panels, hybrid energy-efficient engines, and an onboard organic herb garden. Onboard, guests can choose from a variety of stateroom categories and enjoy multiple venues while cruising through Europe’s scenic waterways.

The vessel (ENI number 7002001) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057478) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Viking Hlin offers two Explorer Suites with 270-degree views and private wraparound verandas. The seven Veranda Suites feature two full rooms, with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom. The ship also has 39 Veranda Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms, and 22 French Balcony Staterooms across 8 categories.

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 Hlin’s dining options include the Hlin Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). The Aquavit indoor-outdoor terrace is located at the bow and is an ideal place for relaxation, along with the Sun Deck, which offers shaded seating areas and 360-degree views. The Observation Lounge and Bar feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors for panoramic views. Other facilities include an Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), Sky Bar, Herbal Garden, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The longship does not have a gym, pool, jacuzzi, or spa.

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

Viking Hlin river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative and may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. On select itineraries, Viking may offer discounted round-trip USA airfare (on selected cabins or departure dates).

River Cruise Itineraries

The following are Viking Hlin river cruise itineraries by theme, as officially announced by Viking Cruises:

• "ROMANTIC DANUBE" – 7-day cruises from Nuremberg to Budapest and vice versa. These itineraries include visits to 3 countries (Austria, Germany, Hungary) and 6 complimentary land tours/excursions. Disembarkation in Nuremberg offers optional 2-night Nuremberg or 3-night Prague hotel packages (Czech Republic). On departures from Germany (Nuremberg), sailing begins on Day 2 with a cruise through the Main-Danube Canal (including lock passages) and ends in Budapest (with an optional 2-night hotel package).
• "HEART OF GERMANY" – 6-day Main River cruises from Frankfurt to Nuremberg and vice versa. These itineraries include 6 complimentary land tours/excursions, as well as bus transfers from Frankfurt to Heidelberg (full-day excursion), Wurzburg (full-day tour, with a bus transfer to Rothenburg and embarkation in Gerlachshausen), and Nuremberg (overnight stay). Optional hotel packages are available in Germany (2 nights in Nuremberg or Cologne/Koln) and the Czech Republic (3 nights in Prague).
• "RHINE GETAWAY" – 7-day cruises (also themed “German Christmas Markets”) from Amsterdam to Basel and vice versa. These itineraries include visits to 4 countries (Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland) and 6 complimentary land tours/excursions. Disembarkation in Amsterdam offers an optional 2-night hotel package, while disembarkation in Basel includes an optional 2-night stay in Lucerne (Swiss Alps).

Note: You can see 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 and from the Viking Hlin and airport meet-and-greet services are included in the fare only when airfare is purchased through the Viking cruise line.

Viking Hlin is part of the latest generation of Viking Cruises longships. This patented river cruise ship design allows for larger accommodations without reducing the size of public areas or compromising overall comfort. The vessel represents the line’s latest Longship-class riverboat design. Viking Cruises longships feature 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 passenger accommodations with full-size balconies. The additional cabin space is achieved by shifting the deck corridor 1 m (3.3 ft) off-center.

The riverboat’s godmother is Mrs. Marion Krase, a senior employee at Neptun Werft GmbH in the company’s Repairs & Shipbuilding department. The ship’s christening ceremony was held in Rostock, Germany. On March 18, 2014, Hlin was inaugurated together with the Viking longships Idi, Kara, and Kvasir.

This Viking longship is named after Hlin – in Norse mythology, the goddess of protection and consolation, and one of the handmaidens of the goddess Frigg (Odin’s wife).

Note: You can see 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.