Viking Ullur

The 2019-built Longship Viking Ullur is one of the six Viking River Cruises ships delivered in 2019. The other sister ships launched that year are Einar, Sigrun, Sigyn, Tir, and Vali.

The riverboat is named after Ullur – the Norse god of the hunt. According to mythology, he is the stepson of Thor (the hammer-wielding god of thunder and storms) and is known as a skilled archer and hunter.

The vessel (ENI number 7002114) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057694) and registered in Basel.

These riverboats are deployed in Europe on the Rhine and Danube rivers. Each Viking longship features an innovative (patented) corridor configuration, modern engineering and technologies, signature Scandinavian-themed decor, premium stateroom amenities, itinerary-based and expert-led enrichment programs, themed onboard entertainment, and efficiently designed public spaces. Highlights include Viking’s signature Aquavit Terrace lounge and a large number of balcony cabins, including two of the European river cruise industry’s largest suites, each with a separate bedroom and living room.

Cabins

Viking Ullur has a total of 95 cabins (including 9 Suites, 22 French Balcony staterooms, and 25 with non-opening windows) across 8 categories. Longship Ullur features two Explorer Suites with 270-degree panoramic views and private wraparound balconies. The ship’s 7 Veranda Suites include two separate rooms – a living room (with a step-out balcony) and a bedroom (with a French balcony). There are also 39 Veranda Staterooms.

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 Ullur dining venues include the main Restaurant (dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (al fresco dining). The Aquavit Terrace (indoor-outdoor lounge) is located at the bow. The Observation Lounge features floor-to-ceiling glass doors for panoramic views, while the Sun Deck offers sunbathing and shaded seating areas with 360-degree views. Additional facilities include an Atrium (lobby), Library (with Internet access), Shop (gifts and souvenirs), Sky Bar, Herbal Garden, putting green, walking track, and shuffleboard. The longship does not feature a gym, swimming pool, whirlpool, or spa.

Viking Ullur 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.

River Cruise Itineraries

Below is a list of Viking Ullur itineraries by theme, as officially announced by Viking River Cruises:

• "Rhine Getaway" – an 8-day itinerary between homeports Basel (Switzerland) and Amsterdam (Holland). The cruise visits 4 countries and includes 6 shore excursions. Prices start at approximately EUR 1,500 per person.
• "Danube Waltz" – an 8-day itinerary between homeports Budapest (Hungary) and Passau (Germany). The cruise visits 5 countries and includes 6 shore excursions. Prices start at approximately EUR 1,200 per person.
• "Passage to Eastern Europe" – an 11-day itinerary between homeports Bucharest (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary). The cruise visits 5 countries and includes 7 shore excursions. Prices start at approximately EUR 2,350 per person.

Viking Ullur 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 (available for specific cabins or sailings).

Transfers to and from Viking Ullur, as well as airport meet-and-greet services, are included in the fare only when air travel is purchased through Viking Cruises.

In 2019, together with Ullur, Viking launched the longships Vali, Einar, Sigrun, Sigyn, Tir, and Helgrim. The seven-ship "virtual" naming ceremony was held on March 19, 2019, via satellite connections across four river ports – Basel Switzerland (Sigrun and Einar), Rostock Germany (Ullur and Sigyn), Brunsbuttel Germany (Vali and Tir), and Oporto Portugal (Helgrim). Ullur’s godmother is Linh Banh (Viking Executive Manager).

Viking Ullur is part of the latest generation of Viking Cruises longships. This new (patented) river cruise ship design allows for larger accommodations without reducing the size of public areas or compromising overall comfort. The vessel represents the company’s latest Longship-class riverboat design. Viking Cruises longships feature energy-efficient hybrid engine technology, solar panels, and interiors designed by "Yran & Storbraaten" (Norway). The patented "longship" design ("Rottet Studios", USA) enables significantly larger staterooms with full-size balconies. The additional cabin space is achieved by shifting the deck corridor off-center by 1 m (3.3 ft).

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