Viking Rolf

The 2016-built Longship Viking Rolf cruises on the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Previously, the boat was deployed on the Seine River in France, departing from homeport Paris City.

This Viking longship is named after the chieftain Rolf (aka “Rolf the Ganger” and “Rollo”), who in 911 AD sailed down the Seine River to surround Paris. Later, he was defeated by King Charles. Accepting the king’s offer to protect the region from future Viking attacks, Rolf was granted land in Normandy and became the First Duke (ruler) of the region. Rolf was succeeded by his son Vilhjalm ("William the Conqueror") in 927 AD.

The boat (ENI number 7002037) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057548) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Longship Rolf hosts just 190 guests in 95 staterooms (of which 9 Suite, 39 Balcony, 22 French Balconies, 25 with a non-opening window). The Rolf ship boasts the same design elements as the other Viking Longships, featuring deluxe accommodations, streamlined Scandinavian interiors and exceptional engineering. Choose from 8 classes of staterooms with upscale amenities. Rolf Suites provide two full rooms, a private veranda and French balcony, spacious closets, hotel-style beds, and 42-inch flat TVs.

Cabins Types/Categories (number, location), high to low

• Suites - Veranda AA (x7, deck3), Explorer ES (x2, deck3)
• Balcony Staterooms (on deck2,3) - A, B (x39)
• French Balcony Staterooms (on deck 2,3, with floor to ceiling door-windows) - C, D (x22)
• RiverView Staterooms - E, F (x25, deck1).

Shipboard facilities

Viking Rolf dining options include Rolf Restaurant (dining room), Aquavit Terrace (al fresco). Viking Longships feature public spaces all in light, with innovative details such as the Aquavit Terrace at the bow of ship suitable for al-fresco dining and Rolf Observation Lounge with its beautiful glass doors, floor-to-ceiling. Other facilities include an Atrium (lobby), Library (Internet), Shop (gifts, souvenirs), top-deck (shaded relaxation area, Herbal Garden, putting green, walking track, Deck Chess, Shuffleboard). The Rolf longship doesn't have a gym room, pool, jacuzzi, spa. The glass elevator connects only the Middle and Upper Deck.

Viking Rolf cruise deals are inclusive of Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours/excursions, ground transfers, live evening entertainment, daily lecturers, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, replenished daily bottled water.

Viking Rolf river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative of Viking cruise rates. They might be different when you book your Viking River Cruises France cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. On some Viking Rolf's Seine cruise tours, the line offers round-trip USA airfare discount deals (on select cabins or itineraries/dates).

River Cruise Itineraries

Viking Rolf itineraries offer Seine River cruises from Paris, France. The itinerary themes with the list of visited ports and tours along Rolf's itinerary routes are as follows:

• "PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY" are 8-day Seine cruises round-trip from Paris. The list of visited ports of call includes Giverny, Vernon, Rouen, Les Andleys, Conflans and the Normandy Beaches region. All itineraries are 7-night long, with round-trip departures from Paris, France.
• All meals are included in cruise fares, as well as luxury accommodation with river views; house wine, soft drinks and beer with lunch & dinner; excursions at every port; complimentary tea and coffee; in-room infotainment system (with movies on demand); complimentary WiFi and evening entertainment.

Note: You can see the 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.

Viking Rolf is one of the two latest generation Viking Cruises longships modified for cruising on Seine river. This is a new (patented) Viking river cruise boat design allowing bigger accommodations without the need to shrink public areas size and to compromise the vessel's general comfort.

The Viking ship Rolf 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 ("Rottet Studios", USA) allows much larger passenger accommodations with full-size balconies. The additional cabin space is created by 1 m (3,3 ft) off-centre shifting of the deck's corridor. Viking Rolf features Suite accommodations with 2 separate rooms - a bedroom with French balcony and a living room with a balcony. All cabins have a max capacity of 2 passengers per cabin. 75% of the staterooms have a balcony. Cabin categories are 8.

Riverboat’s godmother is Mrs Lisa Anciaux (AAA Washington / travel products director). The ship's naming ceremony was held in Amsterdam on March 1, 2016. Traditionally for Viking River Cruises, this was another "group christening" for 6 longships. Rolf was christened together with sisterships Alruna, Egil, Kadlin, Tialfi and Vilhjalm.