Viking Rinda

The 2013-built Longship Viking Rinda sails on the Danube River, reaching as far as the Black Sea (Constanta, Romania), and is homeported in Vienna (Austria). Previously, she operated in France on the Seine River, departing from homeport Paris City.

This Viking longship is named after the beautiful Rinda (Rindr) from Norse mythology, the wife of Odin (the father of all gods). When Baldur, one of Odin’s sons, was accidentally killed by his brother Hodur, Odin (the god of knowledge) learned of an ancient prophecy that Rinda’s son, Vali, would avenge Baldur’s death by killing Hodur. To fulfill the prophecy, Odin, disguised as a human, married Rinda, the daughter of King Billing of the Ruthenians (a Slavic people). From this union, Vali was born and, within a single day, grew into a man, traveled to Asgard, and killed Hodur.

The vessel (ENI number 7001966) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057419) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Longship Rinda offers two Explorer Suites with panoramic 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. There are also 39 Veranda Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms, and 22 French Balcony Staterooms across 8 categories. Viking Rinda accommodates 190 passengers, who enjoy amenities such as 40-inch flat-screen TVs and in-room refrigerators.

Cabin types and 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 Rinda dining venues include the Rinda Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). The Aquavit indoor-outdoor terrace is located at the bow of the vessel and is an ideal spot for relaxing. The Sun Deck offers shaded seating and 360-degree views. The Observation Lounge and bar feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors for panoramic views.

Viking “green” ships are equipped with solar panels, hybrid energy-efficient engines, and an organic herb garden. Additional facilities include an Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), Sky Bar, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The longship does not have a gym, pool, jacuzzi, or spa.

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

Viking Rinda river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative and may vary depending on booking conditions, including travel agency promotions, special offers, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. On some of Viking Rinda’s Seine cruise tours, the line offers roundtrip USA airfare discount deals on select cabins, itineraries, or departure dates.

River Cruise Itineraries

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

• "PARIS and THE HEART OF NORMANDY" is a 7-day Seine River cruise operating roundtrip from Paris. These packages include 6 complimentary land tours and excursions.
• Day 2 - half-day Paris city tour by coach
• Day 3 - Vernon, with a short coach excursion to Giverny (gardens and Claude Monet’s farmhouse)
• Day 4 - scenic Normandy river cruise to Rouen (overnight docking)
• Day 5 - full-day Normandy Beaches excursion (WWII-themed, including the American Military Cemetery and D-Day Museum)
• Day 6 - Les Andelys (Chateau Gaillard castle tour), evening arrival in Conflans (overnight docking)
• Day 7 - Conflans walking tour, with an optional excursion to the Palace of Versailles, followed by an afternoon Seine cruise to Paris
• Day 8 - disembarkation, with an optional 3-night Paris luxury hotel package
• Note: "Cruising Only" deals refer to the 5-day Paris roundtrip itinerary.

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/from the Viking Rinda and airport meet-and-greet services are included in the fare only when air travel is purchased through the Viking cruise line.

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

The riverboat’s godmother is Eszter Volner, daughter of Dr. Pal Volner (a prominent Hungarian politician and jurist, and member of parliament). Born in Budapest, she studied tourism and classical music (voice and violin). The ship’s christening ceremony was held in Amsterdam (Holland), setting a Guinness World Record for "Most Ships Inaugurated in One Day by One Company." On March 20, 2013, Rinda was inaugurated together with the Viking longships Aegir, Atla, Bragi, Embla, Forseti, Jarl, Skadi, Tor, and Var. Four of the vessels were present in Amsterdam, while the other six participated via live satellite link from the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany.