Serenity and elegance aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin
Launched in 2014 and designed by the Yran & Storbraaten studio, the Viking Longships Kadlin embodies the essence of modern river travel. At 135 meters long, it welcomes 190 passengers into a bright setting where calm, Scandinavian design, and the beauty of the river’s movement reign. With its large windows, clean lines, and soothing atmosphere, the Viking Longships Kadlin offers a perfect balance between comfort, culture, and discovery.
The art of comfort on the river
Horizon suites and charming cabins
The cabins of the Viking Longships Kadlin combine Scandinavian design, natural light, and absolute, refined comfort. The Explorer Suites, true floating cocoons, open onto a private veranda offering panoramic views of the riverbanks. The Veranda and French Balcony cabins invite contemplation through their wide, beautifully framed windows. Premium bedding, a bright bathroom, and blond wood create a serene atmosphere, reflecting the gentle Nordic charm and timeless elegance.
Spaces for connection and inspiration
The main lounge of the Viking Longships Kadlin embodies conviviality in all its delicate finesse. Bathed in natural light, it blends elegant furniture, glass transparency, and calming hues to create a soft and welcoming ambiance. The panoramic bar invites guests to enjoy a drink facing the river, while the library offers a peaceful refuge to read or dream quietly. These spaces, both warm and refined, encourage conversation, relaxation, and thoughtful contemplation.
Terrace and open horizons
On the Sun Deck, passengers of the Viking Longships Kadlin rediscover the slowness and beauty of river travel. Comfortable loungers, a putting green, and an aromatic herb garden form a peaceful setting open to the sky. Here, the ship reveals its delicate magic: hills drift by, villages reflect in the water, and a light breeze gently caresses the face. A space of freedom and serenity, where time seems suspended between sky and river, inviting deeper wonder.
Flavors and pleasures aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin
Gastronomy of the journey
Aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin, each meal becomes a celebration of taste and regional terroir. In the panoramic dining room, bathed in light, passengers savor dishes inspired by the regions visited: Rhine fish, valley asparagus, and pastries with Austrian influence. The menus evolve with the stops, highlighting fresh and seasonal products. The elegant setting, open to the riverbanks, subtly blends culinary pleasure and the natural beauty of the landscape.
Flavors from near and far
Each plate aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin tells a story, reflecting the European cultures connected gently by the river. German wines sit alongside French cheeses and Viennese desserts in a harmony of subtle, expressive flavors. The attentive and discreet service illustrates the Viking philosophy: authenticity, excellence, and graceful simplicity. These meals become moments of sharing and discovery, where the journey continues through aromas, textures, and delightful sensations.
Evenings along the river
At nightfall, the Viking Longships Kadlin glows with a soft, velvety warmth. The Lounge, both elegant and calming, invites guests to extend the evening with a glass of wine or a gentle piano concert. Conversations mingle with the whisper of the river, and time seems beautifully suspended. These moments of grace and conviviality conclude the day in an atmosphere of harmony and serenity, perfectly faithful to the spirit of river travel.
Stops of soul and living horizons
Treasures of Europe’s rivers
The Viking Longships Kadlin journeys along the historic arteries of the Rhine and the Main, connecting Cologne, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, and Amsterdam in a voyage filled with charm and meaningful discovery. Each stop reveals a fascinating heritage: medieval fortresses, Gothic cathedrals, cobbled alleyways, and lively markets. The included excursions invite guests to explore the cultural richness of the regions visited, blending ancestral traditions with vibrant and authentic local life.
Harmony of body and mind
On board, well-being blossoms in every welcoming space of the Viking Longships Kadlin. Guests enjoy a modern fitness room, a relaxing library lounge, and a panoramic terrace where time feels beautifully suspended. The Scandinavian-inspired décor, mixing natural light, light woods, and calming textures, creates an atmosphere of absolute serenity. Every moment becomes an invitation to unwind, a perfect balance between movement and contemplation, between silence and luminous beauty.
Evenings of elegance and light
When night falls, the Viking Longships Kadlin is adorned with an enchanting and subtle aura. The deck lights reflect on the tranquil waters, while the distant riverbanks glow softly in the dusk. Guests savor a glass of wine or listen to gentle melodies in the lounge, carried by the whispered murmur of the river. These evenings, filled with grace and poetry, extend the magic of the journey, transforming each night into a moment of emotion and quiet eternity.
Enchanted horizons and exceptional itineraries aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin
River journeys and discoveries
The Viking Longships Kadlin sails along Europe’s most beautiful and wonderfully serene waterways, linking Basel to Amsterdam in a gentle harmony between history and landscape. Along the Rhine and Moselle, passengers discover medieval towns, sun-drenched vineyards, and panoramas that breathe serenity. Each carefully designed itinerary blends culture, nature, and the Scandinavian art of living, transforming every stop into a moment of pure wonder.
Local flavors and traditions
During the stopovers of the Viking Longships Kadlin, the journey takes on local flavors and deep authenticity. Wine tastings in family estates, picturesque markets, regional cooking workshops, or leisurely bike rides through village centers, each experience reveals the true soul of the region. These shared moments bring passengers closer to local traditions and awaken their senses to new, delightful tastes.
Moments of serenity
On board, time stretches gently to the soothing and rhythmic flow of the river. Passengers of the Viking Longships Kadlin enjoy golden-tinted sunrises, silver-hued sunsets, and the peaceful landscapes drifting slowly past with graceful calm. These suspended moments, filled with silence, beauty, and soft emotion, invite contemplation and deep serenity, capturing the complete poetry and luminous charm of river travel in its purest essence.
Refinement and the art of travel with Voyages Aqua Terra
Tailor-made and intimate service
With Voyages Aqua Terra, every cruise on the Viking Longships Kadlin becomes an intimate and personalized experience. Our advisors dedicate their expertise to creating an itinerary perfectly adapted to your expectations: selecting the ideal cabin, organizing private transfers, choosing exclusive excursions, and coordinating even the smallest essential details. Everything is designed for a fluid stay, where each moment unfolds in a calm and refined atmosphere.
Advantages and exclusive privileges
Travelers aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin enjoy a range of special attentions imagined to elevate their cruise: refined upgrades, onboard credits, private dinners under the moonlight, and tailor-made cultural discoveries. These privileges crafted by Voyages Aqua Terra embody a discreet and authentic luxury, where comfort and distinction come together for a truly exceptional and memorable experience filled with grace, warmth, and harmony.
Unforgettable and cherished memories
Aboard the Viking Longships Kadlin, every stop becomes an emotion, and every landscape becomes a memory. The whisper of the river, the golden light of dusk, and the sincere encounters along the way shape a journey that remains engraved in the heart. With Voyages Aqua Terra, river travel goes far beyond discovery: it becomes an art of living, an enchanted interlude filled with serenity, elegance, and timeless beauty.
