Viking Skadi

The 2013-built Longship Viking Skadi sails on the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers, visiting Holland, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, France, Switzerland, and Belgium. She departs from the homeports of Amsterdam, Basel, Budapest, and Passau.

This Viking longship is named after Skadi— in Norse mythology, a Jotnar giantess who became the goddess of mountains and winter (associated with skiing), first married to Njord and later to Odin.

The vessel (ENI number 7001960) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057414) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Viking Skadi has a total of 95 cabins (including 9 Suites, 22 French Balcony cabins, and 25 with non-opening windows) across 8 categories. The ship offers two Explorer Suites with 270-degree views and private wraparound verandas. The seven Veranda Suites feature two full rooms, a veranda off the living room, and a French balcony in the bedroom. There are also 39 Veranda Staterooms. Viking Skadi accommodates up to 190 passengers, who enjoy amenities such as flat-panel 40-inch Sony TVs and in-room refrigerators.

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 “green” ships feature solar panels, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and an organic herb garden. The Observation Lounge and bar have floor-to-ceiling glass doors offering panoramic views. The Aquavit indoor-outdoor terrace is located at the bow and is an ideal place to relax, along with the Sun Deck, which offers shaded seating and 360-degree views. Dining venues onboard Viking Skadi include the Skadi Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco dining). Other facilities include an Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), Sky Bar, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The ship does not have a gym, pool, jacuzzi, or spa.

Viking Skadi cruise fares are inclusive of 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 Skadi river cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and are indicative only. Actual rates may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. On selected itineraries or cabin categories, Viking may offer discounted round-trip airfare from the USA.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below is a list of Viking Skadi river cruise itineraries by theme, as officially announced by Viking Cruises:

• "DANUBE WALTZ" – 7-day river cruises between Budapest and Passau (in both directions). These itineraries include visits to 4 countries (Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary) and 6 complimentary excursions. Passau disembarkation includes a bus transfer to Munich, with an optional 3-night Prague hotel package (Czech Republic). Passau embarkation includes a bus transfer from Munich to Passau.
• "GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR" – 14-day river cruises between Amsterdam and Budapest (in both directions). These itineraries cover 5 countries and include 13 complimentary excursions. The sailing typically begins on the evening of Day 2 and ends in Amsterdam, with an optional 2-night hotel stay. Disembarkation in Budapest may include an optional 3-night Prague hotel package (Czech Republic).
• "TULIPS and WINDMILLS" – 9-day spring-themed cruises in Belgium and Holland, round-trip from Amsterdam, with 8 complimentary excursions. The itinerary includes an Amsterdam canal cruise on a glass-domed boat (Day 2 evening departure), sailing on the IJsselmeer/Zuiderzee, visits to Paleis Het Loo gardens (from Arnhem), Kinderdijk (windmills network), Antwerp (on the Scheldt River), Ghent (with a bus transfer to Bruges), and the Walcheren region (including Veere). It also features the Holland Delta Works cruise (a system of dams, locks, dikes, and storm barriers protecting the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta), embarkation again in Bruinisse (Zeeland), Rotterdam (with a bus transfer to Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse—the world’s second-largest flower garden after Dubai’s Miracle Garden), and an overnight stay in Amsterdam.