Viking Tor

The 2013-built Longship Viking Tor cruises on the Danube and Rhine rivers across Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland, departing from homeports Amsterdam, Budapest, Basel, Nuremberg, and Passau.

This Viking longship is named after Tor (also known as Thor or Dorr) – in Norse mythology, the mighty, red-haired and fierce-eyed hammer-wielding god of thunder and storms, protector of humankind, son of Odin, and husband of the earth goddess Sif.

The vessel (ENI number 7001962) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057416) and registered in Basel.

Cabins

Viking Tor has a total of 95 cabins (including 9 Suites, 22 French Balcony staterooms, and 25 with non-opening windows) across 8 categories. Approximately three-quarters of the cabins feature either a French balcony or a full veranda, while suites offer both. All suites include two rooms, with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom. Explorer Suites provide 270-degree panoramic views of the river and surrounding scenery.

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

The Viking longship Tor was designed as a “green ship” by the architects Yran & Storbraaten (Norway), featuring solar panels, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and an onboard organic herb garden. Dining options include the main Restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco dining). Additional facilities include an Observation Lounge, Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), and a Sun Deck with shaded relaxation areas, Sky Bar, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The Viking Tor longship does not have a gym, pool, whirlpool, or spa.

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

River Cruise Itineraries

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

• "RHINE GETAWAY" – 7-day river cruises from Amsterdam to Basel and reverse, visiting 4 countries (Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland) and including 6 complimentary shore excursions. Highlights include stops in Mannheim (for Heidelberg tours with re-embarkation in Speyer) and Kehl (for Strasbourg tours). Disembarkation in Amsterdam offers an optional 2-night hotel package.
• "DANUBE WALTZ" – 7-day river cruises from Budapest to Passau and reverse, visiting 4 countries (Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary) and including 6 complimentary shore excursions. Passau disembarkation includes a transfer to Munich, with an optional 3-night Prague hotel package. Passau embarkation includes transfer from Munich.
• "ROMANTIC DANUBE" – 7-day cruises from Nuremberg to Budapest and reverse, visiting 3 countries (Austria, Germany, Hungary) and including 6 complimentary shore excursions. Disembarkation in Nuremberg offers optional 2-night Nuremberg or 3-night Prague hotel packages. Departures from Nuremberg begin sailing on Day 2 via the Main-Danube Canal (including lock passages) and conclude in Budapest (with optional 2-night hotel stay).
• "HEART OF GERMANY" – 6-day Main River cruises from Frankfurt to Nuremberg and reverse. These itineraries include 6 complimentary shore excursions, along with bus transfers from Frankfurt to Heidelberg (full-day tour), Wurzburg (full-day tour with 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).

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