Viking Odin

The 2012-built Longship Viking Odin cruises on the Danube, Moselle, Rhine, and Main rivers in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, France, Czechia, and Luxembourg, departing from homeports Passau, Budapest, and Nuremberg.

This Viking Longship is named after Odin, the Norse god of wisdom and the father of all gods. In mythology, Odin is associated with knowledge, prophecy, and magic. In his quest for wisdom, he travels across the realms of gods and men, carrying Gungnir (the never-missing spear) and Draupnir (the magical ring). Together with his brothers Ve and Vili, Odin slew the primeval giant Ymir (the father of the giants). They then created the first humans—Ask and Embla—from wood.

The name Odin (Old Norse “Óðinn”) means “furious.” From its Proto-Germanic form “Wodanaz” (Anglo-Saxon Woden/Wodan) derives the name of the fourth day of the week—Wednesday.

The vessel (ENI number 7001950) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057389) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Viking Odin has a total of 95 cabins (including 9 Suites, 22 French Balcony staterooms, and 25 with non-opening windows) across 8 categories. Approximately 75% of cabins feature either a French balcony or a full veranda, while Suites offer both. Explorer Suites provide 270-degree panoramic river views.

Cabin categories (number and 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 (with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors) - C (5, Deck 3), D (15, Deck 2)
• RiverView Staterooms - E (18, Deck 1), F (7, Deck 1)

Shipboard facilities

Dining options aboard Viking Odin include the Odin Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (alfresco dining). Located at the ship’s bow, the Aquavit Terrace offers both indoor and outdoor seating with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Sun Deck features a shaded seating area ideal for enjoying the passing scenery. Additional onboard facilities include an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (souvenirs and gifts), Sky Bar, Herbal Garden, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The ship does not have a gym, pool, Jacuzzi, or spa.

Viking Odin cruise fares are inclusive of 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.

Viking Odin 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. Selected itineraries may also include discounted round-trip airfare from the USA.

River Cruise Itineraries

The following Viking Odin itineraries are offered as themed cruise programs:

• "CITIES OF LIGHT" – 11-day cruises between Paris and Prague (in both directions). These itineraries include visits to four countries (France, Luxembourg, Germany, Czech Republic) with 10 complimentary excursions. The package includes a 2-night luxury hotel stay in Paris, train travel to Luxembourg, bus transfer to Trier (Moselle River embarkation), bus transfer from Koblenz to Marksburg Castle (re-embarkation in Braubach), and transfer from Nuremberg to Prague (including a 2-night Prague hotel stay). Optional extensions include additional nights in Prague or Paris.
• "ROMANTIC DANUBE" – 7-day cruises between Nuremberg and Budapest (in both directions). These itineraries cover Austria, Germany, and Hungary, with 6 included excursions. Optional hotel stays include 2 nights in Nuremberg or 3 nights in Prague, as well as optional stays in Budapest. The cruise includes passage through the Main-Danube Canal and its lock system.
• "RHINE RHAPSODY" – 9-day cruises between Paris and Basel (in both directions), covering the Moselle and Rhine rivers. These itineraries visit France, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland, with 8 included excursions. Packages include a 2-night Paris hotel stay, train travel to Luxembourg, and transfers to Trier (embarkation). Optional extensions include 2 nights in Lucerne or 3 nights in Montreux (Lake Geneva region). For departures from Basel, the cruise begins on Day 2, with optional Paris extensions at the end.

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