Toward northern light with the Viking Longships Odin
A symbol of Scandinavian elegance and cultural exploration, the Viking Longships Odin glides gracefully along Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Launched in 2013 and envisioned by the renowned designers Yran & Storbraaten, it blends sleek lines, refined comfort, and advanced technology. The Viking Longships Odin offers its 190 passengers a space where Nordic design and human warmth meet, turning every cruise into a moment of beauty and meaningful discovery.
The softness of comfort in motion
Refuges of clarity and calm
The cabins of the Viking Longships Odin embody the Scandinavian art of living: minimalism, light, and serenity. The 95 cabins, including several Veranda and Explorer Suites, feature panoramic picture windows, king-size beds, a silent air-conditioning system, and refined bathrooms with heated floors. The natural tones and custom-made furniture create a soothing, beautifully restful atmosphere, ideal for deep relaxation and quiet, mindful contemplation.
Spaces of meeting and elegance
The main lounge of the Viking Longships Odin captivates with its 180-degree river view and Nordic furniture designed by Yran & Storbraaten. It is an elegant meeting place where passengers share a glass of wine or attend inspiring cultural lectures together. The adjoining library and cozy reading corners extend this feeling of refined intimacy, balancing design and comfort, offering a space where conviviality blends naturally with thoughtful, peaceful contemplation.
Peaceful terraces carried by the wind
The Sun Deck of the Viking Longships Odin offers an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscapes. A putting green, a shaded lounge area, and an aromatic herb garden invite passengers to relax deeply and peacefully. Travelers enjoy the river’s calm, stretched out on comfortable loungers, while the ship glides gently past vineyards, castles, and pastel-hued villages, creating an enchanting tranquility and a sweet, continuous sense of genuine freedom.
The art of the table on the Viking Longships Odin
Pleasures of taste and travel
In the main restaurant, gastronomy celebrates the terroirs encountered along the way. The chefs of the Viking Longships Odin create dishes inspired by local traditions: fresh fish, market vegetables, Austrian wines, or Hungarian pastries. The décor, bright and understated, gives space to the beauty of the panorama and to the finesse of the dishes served with elegance, offering a culinary experience that naturally accompanies the gentle rhythm of the journey from beginning to end.
Flavors of the lands and rivers
Each itinerary of the Viking Longships Odin offers a unique and enriching culinary exploration. The menus evolve with the stops, linking Danubian, Rhenish, or Bavarian cuisine. Dinners may extend onto the glass-enclosed terrace, where twilight colors the rivers and conversations mingle softly with the scents of the voyage, creating a gentle, immersive ambiance filled with delicious discoveries and shared meaningful moments that prolong the pleasure of travel.
Golden evenings by the river
At nightfall, the panoramic bar becomes a warm cocoon of conviviality. The pianist accompanies the passengers of the Viking Longships Odin in a softly hushed atmosphere. Nordic-inspired cocktails, Rhine wines, soft lighting, and golden reflections compose a scene of discreet elegance where time seems to pause, inviting everyone to fully savor the magic of river evenings and the sweetness of nighttime navigation, carried by the whisper of the flowing river.
Journeys and emotions of the river
Stops of history and emotion
The Viking Longships Odin travels along Europe’s most emblematic and culturally rich rivers, connecting artistic and historic cities such as Vienna, Budapest, Cologne, and Passau. Each stop reveals a unique heritage, blending baroque architecture, prestigious museums, and vibrant local traditions. The guided excursions and cultural activities on board enrich the journey with an authentic and deeply inspiring dimension, allowing travelers to dive into the heart of history and its vivid stories.
Serenity and well-being of the traveler
Aboard the Viking Longships Odin, relaxation arrives naturally and gracefully. Guests enjoy peaceful walks on the deck, open-air reading moments, or morning stretching sessions facing the rising sun. The bright spaces and gentle rhythm of navigation encourage a rare inner balance, where well-being blends beautifully with discovery, offering a true interlude of calm and renewed breathing—perfect for fully recentring oneself.
Nights inspired by the river
When night falls, the Viking Longships Odin lights up with shimmering golden reflections. Musical evenings, lectures on local cultures, or thematic screenings gently bring the ship to life. In the quiet silence of the river, guests savor a hushed and romantic atmosphere, ideal for dreaming and reflection, transforming each night into a suspended moment of emotion that softly prolongs the magic of the entire journey.
Dreams of itineraries with the Viking Longships Odin
Mythical routes of Central Europe
Sailing under the Viking River Cruises flag, the Viking Longships Odin explores the mythical and beautifully historic waterways of the Danube, Rhine, and Main. Its itineraries are designed to reveal the most stunning panoramas: medieval castles, rolling vineyards, hilltop monasteries, and colorful markets. Each passage offers an immersion between nature and culture, where every day brings a new setting and a new way to appreciate the richness of European landscapes.
Living and gourmet traditions
The stopovers of the Viking Longships Odin invite travelers to sensory and deeply flavorful discovery: wine tastings in Rüdesheim, Hungarian specialties in Budapest, and Viennese coffees infused with history. These experiences connect passengers to the richness of the regions visited, where gastronomy becomes a true cultural bridge, gently revealing the flavors and cherished traditions unique to each destination.
Golden twilights on the river
Evenings aboard the Viking Longships Odin are moments of pure wonder and serenity. As the sky ignites with purple and golden hues, the ship glides silently between the softly illuminated riverbanks. The wind, the shimmering reflections on the water, and the distant glow of the cities create a perfect harmony, recalling the poetry of river travel and the timeless beauty of suspended time, when the river becomes a delicate mirror of colors, sensations, and emotions.
The elegance of exceptional guidance
The art of personalized service
With Voyages Aqua Terra, every cruise on the Viking Longships Odin becomes a moving and beautifully crafted masterpiece. Our expert advisors accompany every stage of the journey: cabin selection, personalized itinerary, private transfers, and cultural excursions. The attentive and discreet service ensures absolute comfort, in the tradition of Viking excellence, allowing you to travel with a rare serenity where each detail naturally finds its perfect place.
Rare privileges and chosen attentions
Travelers booking the Viking Longships Odin with Voyages Aqua Terra enjoy exclusive advantages: onboard credits, upgrades, special dinners, and personalized attention. This unique partnership between Nordic elegance, travel expertise, and refined hospitality promises an experience of rare refinement, marked by fluidity and the flawless perfection of service at every stage, creating a perfect harmony between comfort, heartfelt emotion, and unforgettable serenity.
Memories etched in light
Choosing the Viking Longships Odin with Voyages Aqua Terra means offering yourself a journey filled with serenity and beauty. Between the river’s luminous reflections, cultural discoveries, and the art of thoughtful detail, each moment becomes an emotion in its own right. This Scandinavian vessel, a symbol of modern river elegance, leaves every passenger with a memory engraved deeply in the heart—a harmonious, inspiring, and unforgettable voyage where every instant seems to find its true place.
