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Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks – 2012

Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks 2012Cruise Critic Editors chose Viking as the Best New River Ship in 2012. “The six new Viking Longships launched this year are identical, so all win for their sleek lines, stunning atrium, balcony cabins with full-sized verandahs, and hotel-style suites. The Aquavit Terrace, an indoor-outdoor casual eatery, is a dedicated alternative restaurant. And the ships are state-of-the-art when it comes to engineering, with hybrid engines, solar panels and even an organic herb garden.”

Welcome to the future of river cruising

Heralding a new era in European river cruising, the Viking Longships have arrived. These revolutionary vessels are setting innovative standards in style, space and comfort. With names inspired by the celebrated Viking gods, the Viking Longships represent a quantum leap in design, elegance, and state-of-the-art engineering. Guests enjoy:

  • A radical new patent-pending design which allows for full-size staterooms combined with full-size verandas
  • Large suites with a veranda outside the living room and French balcony in the bedroom
  • French balcony staterooms featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Two sumptuous 445 sq. ft. Explorer Suites with private wraparound verandas and 270° views
  • Deluxe amenities like premium bath products and high-definition in-room entertainment
  • The all-new Aquavit Terrace—an indoor/outdoor area at the bow of the ship for viewing, relaxing and casual dining
  • Quiet, environmentally friendly hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden on the large sun deck
  • Fine cuisine, exemplary service and immersive, culture-rich itineraries—all the things you have come to expect from Viking

The links above are your gateway to the new Viking Longships—peruse photos and videos, explore an interactive deck plan, enjoy the gala christening event and see which itineraries the ships will sail.