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One of Viking River Cruises' Longships®, Viking Eistla was designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn. This vessel offers state-of-the-art engineering, along with patent-pending design and luxury. Viking Eistla provides guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe's most remarkable destinations.
Keeping line with Viking’s 175+ years of river cruising history, you will receive the very best of service aboard the Viking Eistla. The fact that Viking specializes in river cruises means that the experience of a river cruise will not be matched by any other company. From panoramic windows to the most expert of river tour guides, there will be no shortage of enjoyment aboard Viking Eistla.
Viking Eistla's immersion in local culture does not end with the river. Open dining is provided throughout the day so guests can partake in the finest in local cuisine at any time of the day. Expertly trained chefs use the freshest ingredients to prepare regional delicacies which match perfectly with hand-picked bottles of local wines.
Off-boat activities are also offered to compliment the on-ship portion of your voyage. Try your hands at local activities and customs to get the real-world feel of the area you are traveling in. From music to food and wine tastings, you will have many tales to bring back to your friends and family.
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Viking Eistla Facts |
Inaugural Year: 2014
Country of Registration: Germany
Guest Occupancy*: 190
Crew: 45
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 4.2
Length: 443 feet
Passenger Decks: 4
Staterooms
Total: 95
Suites, with balcony: 9
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 39
Ocean View, without balcony: 47
Inside: 0
Accessible Staterooms: 0
Dining Type: Open
Casino: No
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Ship Highlights
Cultural Highlights Viking Eistla offers many activities and learning opportunities for guests to enjoy. Among these are hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making, wooden shoe-carving, or glassblowing; classes in cooking specialties like apple strudel and Alsatian flammkuchen; traditional performances of folk music and dance, or waltzes by Strauss; tastings of local cheese, coffees, liqueurs, and other delicacies. All these activities are included in your cruise-fare.
Culture Curriculum On top of complimentary activities and lectures, Viking Eistla also offers a series of onboard multimedia talks to provide a further glance into local history and culture. Some of these offered are Dutch Masters or French impressionists; Castles along the Rhine Valley; The formation of the European Union; The life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Wine and cuisine of southern France; and key words and phrases in the local language.
Fine Dining
Expert chefs onboard Viking Eistla work tirelessly to bring the very best food to your table every day. A cruise on Viking Eistla 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. |
Viking Eistla Deals
Check out the cruise deals that we have available on Viking Eistla cruises: |
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Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, are subject to change, may not reflect the most recent pricing, and get updated daily at 4:00 am. Prices don't reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to Step 3 of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest sales. Government taxes and fees are additional (viewable on Step 5).
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Explorer Suite (Category ES)
Approximate Size: 445 square feet
Located on: Deck 3
There are only two staterooms within this category that are exclusively located aft part of the vessel on the Upper Deck. The most premium suites onboard Viking Eistla features a private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room that offers beautiful 270-degree views, queen size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and a Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”. For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily.
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Veranda Suite (Category AA)
Approximate Size: 270 square feet
Located on: Deck 3
These veranda suites feature full-size veranda off the spacious living room, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily. |
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Veranda Superior (Category A)
Approximate Size: 205 square feet
Located on: Deck 3
These veranda staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a full-size veranda located on the Upper deck, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily. |
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Veranda (Category B)
Approximate Size: 205 square feet
Located on: Deck 2
These veranda staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a full-size veranda, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily.
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French Balcony Superior (Category C)
Approximate Size: 135 square feet
A located on: Deck 3
These accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to create a French balcony, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily. |
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French Balcony (Category D)
Approximate Size: 135 square feet
A located on: Deck 2
These veranda staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to create a French balcony, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily.
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Standard Half-High Picture Window (Categories E and F)
Approximate Size: 150 square feet
E located on: Deck 1
F located on: Deck 1
These comfortable oceanview staterooms feature half-high picture window, queen-size bed with optional twin-bed configuration, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, safe, refrigerator, individual climate control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge". For your convenience bottled water is replenished daily.
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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 Eistla Gallery
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For photos of staterooms, please click the accommodations tab provided above. Below are artists renderings of Viking Eistla. Ship is subject to modifications. |
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Aquivat Terrace |
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Aquivat Terrace from Outside |
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Aquivat Terrace Evening |
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Bar |
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Foyer |
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Lobby Shop |
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Wraparound Balconies |
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Restaurant |
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