The 2011 sailing season will welcome the newest ship in Europe, Viking Prestige, our sister ship to the extraordinary Viking Legend that launched in 2009. Viking Prestige will carry 189 guests on some of our most popular itineraries. Each of these state-of-the-art vessels has two 310-square-foot suites and 95 staterooms, all deluxe (except for the 5 single staterooms) with either French balconies or picture windows. With good deck height, Viking Prestige is similar to Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia, but has a slightly sleeker shape for ultimate flexibility. Best of all, Viking Prestige is a "green" ship, running on hybrid diesel-electric engines that produce 20% fewer emissions and reduced noise/vibration. Cutting-edge design, unmatched comfort and environmentally consciousViking Prestige has it all.
Star Rating:
River
Cruise Type:
River
Maiden Voyage:
2011
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
189
Length:
443 ft
Nationality of Crew:
European
Nationality of Officers:
European
Nationality of Dining Staff:
European
Onboard Currency:
EUR
Stateroom size: 155 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds Panoramic French windows 7.22 ft. x 4.10 ft. (can be opened) Private bathroom with shower TV, telephone, safe & hairdryer Individual climate control Hotel-style beds L 5.56ft. x W 5.25 ft. x H 1.48 ft. (can be separated) Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft. Closet space + size: H 6.30 ft. x W 2.69 ft. Converter in the bathroom outlet TV: several TV Channels, Video channels, Info Channel, "View from the Bridge" Channel
Stateroom size: 155 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds Half-high picture window 2.13 ft. x 4.76 ft. (can be opened) Private bathroom with shower TV, telephone, safe & hairdryer Individual climate control Hotel-style beds L 5.56ft. x W 5.25 ft. x H 1.48 ft. (can be separated) Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft. Closet space + size: H 6.30 ft. x W 2.69 ft. Converter in the bathroom outlet
Stateroom size: 155 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds Panoramic window 3.28 ft. x 6.56 ft. (can be opened) Private bathroom with shower TV, telephone, safe & hairdryer Individual climate control Hotel-style beds L 5.56ft. x W 5.25 ft. x H 1.48 ft. (can be separated) Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft. Closet space + size: H 6.30 ft. x W 2.69 ft. Converter in the bathroom outlet
Features
Stateroom size: 134 sq. ft.
Single staterooms have a sofa bed
French balconies (can be opened) EXCEPT stateroom #122 (main deck) which has a window that cannot be opened
Private bathroom with enclosed shower
Telephone, safe & hair dryer
Individual climate control
Sofa bed
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Converter in the bathroom outlet
26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with CNN, BBC and other English-language programming, including "View From the Bridge" channel
Stateroom size: 155 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds Half-high picture window 2.13 ft. x 4.76 ft. (cannot be opened) Private bathroom with shower TV, telephone, safe & hairdryer Individual climate control Hotel style bed L 5.56ft. x W 5.25 ft. x H 1.48 ft. (can be separated) Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft. Closet space + size: H 6.30 ft. x W 2.69 ft. Converter in the bathroom outlet
Stateroom size: 120 sq. ft. Standard staterooms with 1 Pullman bed and 1 sofa bed Half-high picture window 2.13 ft. x 4.76 ft. (cannot be opened) Private bathroom with shower TV, telephone, safe & hairdryer Individual climate control Bed sizes: Sofa bed 6.23 ft. x 2.62 ft. / Pullman bed 5.56 ft. x 2.62 ft. Height under bed for suitcases: 1.15 ft. Converter in the bathroom outlet
Stateroom size: 290 sq. ft. Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds Large picture windows that open Large bathroom with enclosed shower Individual climate control Hotel style bed 5.25 ft. x 6.56 ft. Height under bed for suitcases: 0.82 ft. Closet space + size 3.87 ft. x 5.71 ft. x 1.38 ft.
Dining is a highlight with Viking River Cruises. The Viking chefs create a variety of delicious offerings featuring European, Russian and Chinese specialties - adapted for Western tastes - with fresh seasonal vegetables and soups prepared throughout your cruise.
For breakfast, choose from a delectable array of European pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, smoked fish, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. Or you may prefer a hot dish, such as an omelette. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or choose an entrée and dessert from the day's luncheon menu.
For dinner, a five-course gourmet menu awaits - with regional specialities like Viennese schnitzel. On the Viking China cruisetours, enjoy one of celebrity chef Martin Yan's Chinese delights, as well as favourites like roast beef or poached salmon. And if none of these meet your preference, then grilled steak, chicken and Caesar salad are always available as dinner options - all prepared in Viking's state-of-the-art onboard kitchens.
If an itinerary has included meals ashore, you visit restaurants carefully selected by Viking's in-country staff - where you can sample regional favourites, like Peking duck in Beijing.
While meals are casual, open-seating affairs, the atmosphere is always elegant. Dinner attire is "evening casual": open-neck shirts, slacks, dresses and sport outfits. Captain's Welcome and Farewell Nights are dressy, but not formal.
Due to the nature of these cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard their vessels. On all Viking River Cruises, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. They cannot accommodate children under 12 years of age, and reserve the right to limit the number of minors on board under the age of 18 years.
