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Viking Helvetia |
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- Overview
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Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia, built in 2005/2006, are specially designed for sailing on the Rhine in comfort and
elegance. Higher ceilings give all 198 guests a spacious feeling, and the entire ship is set up for optimal viewing of scenery. In
addition to hotel-style beds, French balconies and large picture windows in staterooms, guests can enjoy the sun deck and other open air
decks while sailing. The observation deck and restaurant have huge panoramic windows, and the ship's soaring lobby atrium has a seating
area with observation windows as well.
Keeping line with Viking’s 175 years of river cruising history, you will receive the very best of service aboard
Viking Helvetia. 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 Helvetia.
Viking Helvetia'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 Helvetia Facts |
Inaugural Year: 2006
Refurbished Year: N/A
Country of Registration: Germany
Guest Occupancy*: 198
Crew: 44
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 4.5
Length: 443 feet
Beam: 38 feet
Passenger Decks: 4
Staterooms
Total: 99
Suites, with balcony: 0
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 0
Ocean View, without balcony: 99
Inside: 0
Accessible Staterooms: 0
Dining Type: Open
Casino: No
*Based on double occupancy
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Ship Highlights
Cultural Highlights
To complement your onshore excursions, take part in Viking Helvetia's Cultural Highlights-immersive learning and enhancement
activities both on board and ashore:
- 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 cheeses, coffees, liqueurs and other delicacies
These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each
activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Culture Curriculum
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. Viking Helvetia offers a series of onboard multimedia talks to shed light on the
history and culture of the places you visit. Learn about:
- 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
- Key words and phrases in the local language wherever you are traveling
These presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.
Fine dining aboard Viking Helvetia
Viking Helvetia's chefs create a variety of tasty offerings for you, with freshly prepared seasonal local vegetables, European
specialties adapted to satisfy the tastes of our passengers, and homemade soups prepared daily. For breakfast, choose from our selections
of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or a
choice of entrees and dessert. And for dinner, you are treated to a five-course gourmet menu with regional specialties. You can also
select from our regional wines to perfectly complement your meal. And wherever you sail, you will find enhancements reflecting your
itinerary-it is all part of experiencing the local culture.
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Viking Helvetia Deals
Check out the cruise deals that we have available on Viking Helvetia cruises:
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Click a price below to view the Viking Helvetia cruises during that month in that destination.
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Balconies |
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French Balcony (Category A)
Approximate Size: 170 square feet
A located on: Deck 3
These 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 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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Oceanviews |
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Large Picture Window (Categories B and C)
Approximate Size: 170 square feet
B located on: Deck 2
C located on: Deck 2
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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Half-High Picture Window (Categories D and E)
Approximate Size: 150 - 170 square feet
D located on: Deck 1
*E 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, individual climate
control, hair dryer, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and 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.
*Category E has one pullman bed and one sofa bed.
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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.
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Viking Helvetia Gallery
Here's a look at some of the highlights of Viking Helvetia:
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For photos of staterooms, please click the accommodations tab provided above. Ship is subject to modifications.
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Upper Atrium |
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Lounge |
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Bar |
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Restaurant |
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Library |
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