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Viking Akun

Viking Akun

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Discover Ukraine's colorful culture along the Svir and Volga Rivers when sailing aboard Viking Akun. Launched in 1979, but recently refurbished in 2013, Viking Akun is ready to provide passengers the utmost of leisure and luxury. Over a third of staterooms onboard feature a private veranda which allows guests their own special retreat.

The focus of any Viking Akun cruise is the many ports of call and the local cultures found in them. Viking provides a number of ways to learn about local culture. These include guided tours, demonstrations of local activities, lectures by historical experts, and even hands on classes. Chefs onboard Viking Akun use fresh local ingredients to bring local cuisine to your table every night.

All staterooms onboard Viking Akun feature the latest European standards of comfort and elegance. After a long day of sightseeing, fall into a comfortable hotel style bed and enjoy the convenience of a 26-inch flat panel TV and in-room refrigerators. All bathrooms feature premium bath and shower products as well as bathrobe and slippers upon request.

Viking Akun Facts

Refurbished Year: 2014
Country of Registration: Russia
Guest Occupancy*: 210
Crew: 115
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 1.8
Length: 423 feet
Passenger Decks: 5

Staterooms
Total: 102
Suites, with balcony: 4
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 67
Ocean View, without balcony: 31
Inside: 0

Accessible Staterooms: 0

Dining Type: Open

Casino: No

*Based on double occupancy
Ship Highlights

Fine Dining
Expert chefs onboard Viking Akun work tirelessly to bring the very best food to your table every day. A cruise on Viking Akun is all about the local culture and the dining experience is included in this mantra. Chefs use fresh seasonal ingredients to bring traditional local cuisine right to your table. After a long day of exploring a culture, there is nothing better than letting your taste-buds continue that journey.

Cultural Highlights
There are many enhancement activities both onboard Viking Akun and ashore that will further immerse you in local culture. These activities include Traditional Russian or Ukrainian tea, Russian cuisine workshop, Russian or Ukrainian ballet or opera performance, and Cossack horsemanship show. All these wonderful activities are included in your cruise fare.

Culture Curriculum
A number of multimedia talks and lectures are provided on a Viking Akun cruise to further enhance your learning of local culture. These include talks on The Romanov czars, History of Russia or Ukraine, Putin and Democracy, Vikings in Europe, and Key words and phrases in the local language.

Viking Akun Deals

Check out the cruise deals that we have available on Viking Akun cruises:
Best Value & Service on Viking River Cruises

Best Value & Service on all Viking Akun Cruises

Book any Viking Akun cruise with us and you'll get the Best Value, along with our unparalleled level of customer service.

Complimentary Beverages on Viking River

Complimentary Beverages on Viking River Cruises

Viking is the most all-inclusive of all river cruise lines. And starting this year, Viking provides complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service to enhance your dining experience.
No Booking Fees

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable Viking Akun cruise when booking with us!
Our special offers on Viking Akun cruises may not be combinable. Certain restrictions apply to each offer. View terms and conditions during the online booking process.
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Jump to: Suites - Balconies - Oceanviews
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Suite Suite (Category S)
Approximate Size: 405 square feet
Located on: Middle Deck

Four Suites onboard Viking Akun are the largest staterooms available Featuring living room, master bedroom, bathroom, a walk-in closet, and even a foyer, this suite has it all. All amenities are of the premium type and the veranda is one of the largest found on a river cruise ship.
Junior Suite Junior Suite (Category JS)
Approximate Size: 340 square feet
Located on: Middle Deck

Slightly smaller than the Suites, and with only two onboard, yet still provide plenty of space. Combination living room / master bedroom, full bathroom, and closet make up the abundant amount of living area. All junior suites also feature a huge private veranda.
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Veranda Veranda (Categories AX and BX)
Approximate Size: 215 - 240 square feet
AX located on: Upper Deck
BX located on: Middle Deck

Verandas onboard Viking Akun all feature private balconies and full size bathrooms. All verandas feature premium bath and shower products and enough storage space for any traveler.
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Deluxe Deluxe (Categories CX, DX, and EX)
Approximate Size: 142 - 164 square feet
Located on: Main Deck

Deluxe staterooms feature all of the space, comfort, and amenities as Verandas, just without the balcony.


All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

Viking Akun Deck Plans

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Upper Deck
Middle Deck
Main Deck

Category Legend
S Suite
S Suite
AX Deluxe Large Picture Window
BX Deluxe Large Picture Window
CX Deluxe Large Picture Window
DX Deluxe Large Picture Window
EX Deluxe Porthole-Style Window


The deck plans of Viking Akun provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Viking River Cruises directly.
Middle Deck
Viking Akun Deck Plans

Viking Akun Gallery

Here's a look at some of the highlights of Viking Akun:
For photos of staterooms, please click the accommodations tab provided above. Ship is subject to modifications.
   
Library
Library
Lounge
Lounge
Dining Room
Dining Room
Sky Bar
Sky Bar
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