Nordic harmonies and intimate horizons aboard the Viking Longships Ve
Since 2015, the Viking Longships Ve has sailed along Europe’s emblematic rivers, revealing a world where Scandinavian light and discreet elegance beautifully meet. Designed in the pure spirit of Viking River Cruises, the Viking Longships Ve offers an intimate setting where noble materials, open airy spaces, and refined details create an atmosphere of serenity, gentle harmony, and contemplation.
The essence of comfort and the beauty of everyday moments
Bright retreats for perfect rest
The cabins of the Viking Longships Ve offer generous picture windows, premium bedding, and a Scandinavian design with natural tones that immediately encourage deep relaxation. The modern bathrooms, glass showers, and optimized storage ensure a peaceful and comfortable experience, ideal for unwinding between two discoveries and fully embracing the gentle rhythm of the cruise. Every carefully crafted detail is designed to create an intimate and beautifully harmonious atmosphere.
River-facing lounges and shared moments
The main lounge of the Viking Longships Ve stands out with its wide windows, comfortable furniture, and warm atmosphere that naturally invites relaxation. Reading areas, cosy armchairs, and spaces dedicated to conversation create a perfect balance between intimacy and conviviality, allowing travellers to gather or retreat as they wish. These luminous and welcoming spaces encourage spontaneous moments of pleasant sharing throughout the journey.
Sun Deck and moving horizons
On the Sun Deck of the Viking Longships Ve, passengers enjoy an open view of the riverbanks slowly drifting by. Loungers, shaded areas, and walking paths invite gentle relaxation, whether at sunrise or under the soft evening lights. This outdoor space becomes a true haven of calm where one savours the beauty of the ever-changing landscape, accompanied by the gentle breeze and the subtly shifting light of the river.
Culinary delights and river pleasures aboard the Viking Longships Ve
Warm tables and inspired cuisine
In the restaurant of the Viking Longships Ve, the menus adapt to the regions visited to highlight local flavours and ingredients from the surrounding terroir. Fresh products, refined presentations, and regional influences create a harmonious culinary experience, enhanced by the bright atmosphere and wide panoramic views of the dining room. Each meal becomes an opportunity to explore the terroir while enjoying the river scenery, in an ambiance that is both elegant and relaxing.
Culinary discoveries and local influences
The chefs of the Viking Longships Ve draw inspiration from regional culinary traditions to offer varied, creative cuisine subtly oriented toward modernity. Recipes from the Danube, Rhine specialities, or Austrian flavours come together in balanced and elegant dishes prepared with particular attention to textures and aromas. This gourmet approach extends the discoveries of each stop and creates a subtle connection between the regions crossed and the beautifully presented plates served on board.
Hushed evenings and soothing atmospheres
The bar of the Viking Longships Ve offers a selection of regional wines, classic cocktails, and soft musical atmospheres to accompany the evening. At the end of the day, the subdued lighting and the nocturnal panoramas give the evenings an intimate and restful tone, ideal for unwinding after the day’s explorations. Each moment finds a special, gentle quality here, in harmony with the tranquil rhythm of the river and the softly illuminated landscape drifting by.
Cultures, horizons and moments of inspiration
Authentic stopovers and local encounters
The Viking Longships Ve leads travellers to historic cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, and Budapest, each offering a unique cultural world. The guided excursions allow guests to explore ancient neighbourhoods, lively markets, and local traditions, with privileged access to iconic and sometimes lesser-known sites. The itineraries are designed to offer culture, heritage, and genuinely authentic, rich discoveries, encouraging deep immersion in the life of the regions visited.
Well-being and balance along the river
On board the Viking Longships Ve, the glass-walled fitness room allows guests to exercise while enjoying the moving landscapes, creating a pleasant feeling of freedom. The calm lounges are perfect for reading or meditating, while gentle activities such as morning stretches or guided breathing bring a sense of recentering and harmony with the peaceful river rhythm. Each moment contributes to a natural and genuinely lasting well-being.
Elegant evenings and delicate entertainment
The Viking Longships Ve offers discreet entertainment that respects the ship’s relaxing atmosphere: acoustic concerts, cultural discussions, presentations on regional history or small thematic activities. These evenings, designed to enrich the experience without overwhelming it, blend perfectly with the intimate spirit of the cruise. They offer a special and comfortable moment to unwind, share conversations or simply appreciate the gentle flow of the nocturnal journey.
River routes and unforgettable panoramas with the Viking Longships Ve
Cultural routes and exceptional panoramas
The Viking Longships Ve sails along legendary waterways such as the Danube, the Main, and the Rhine, gently linking the most emblematic regions of riverine Europe. This configuration allows the ship to approach historic centers directly, offering breathtaking and immersive views of perched castles, vineyard valleys, and centuries-old abbeys overlooking the banks. The ship’s elegant length ensures smooth and quiet navigation, ideal for appreciating every delicate detail of the landscape.
Local traditions and gastronomic discoveries
Each stop of the Viking Longships Ve offers a direct connection to local cultures: wine tastings, artisanal workshops, encounters with regional producers, and visits to traditional markets. These experiences are designed to reveal the rich culinary and artisanal heritage of the regions crossed, while creating a sincere and deeply engaging immersion in the daily life of the inhabitants. They naturally reinforce the cultural dimension of the entire meaningful journey.
River lights and moments of magic
From the decks of the Viking Longships Ve, passengers observe scenes of rare and subtle poetry: morning mist drifting over the vineyards, villages illuminated at night, silvery reflections on ancient steeples, and changing light throughout the hours. These moments of silence and pure beauty become unforgettable memories that remain deeply engraved in the mind, surrounding the traveler with a gentle and contemplative emotion.
Travel with confidence thanks to Voyages Aqua Terra
Dedicated expertise and personalized guidance
Traveling aboard the Viking Longships Ve with Voyages Aqua Terra guarantees fully tailored assistance: personalized advice, optimal cabin selection, smooth itinerary organization, and attentive management of every stage of the stay. The team makes sure to anticipate needs and simplify each essential step to offer complete and lasting tranquility from beginning to end, allowing the traveler to fully and peacefully enjoy the entire beautiful journey.
Exclusive advantages and refined attentions
Voyages Aqua Terra offers a selection of advantages designed to enrich the experience aboard the Viking Longships Ve: adapted suggestions, personalized follow-up, support during shore excursions, and recommendations to fully appreciate the regions explored. Every thoughtful attention aims to elevate the cruise without ever overwhelming it, adding a touch of comfort, fluidity, and subtle, beautifully refined elegance to each cherished moment.
Timeless memories and lasting emotions
Thanks to the combination of the Viking Longships Ve’s comfort and the expertise of Voyages Aqua Terra, every cruise becomes a uniquely crafted chapter filled with enchanting landscapes, cultural discoveries, and moments of pure serenity. These rare and luminous instants create timeless memories and extend the magic of the river long after the return home, leaving a gentle and beautifully lasting impression.
