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Viking Primadonna

Viking Primadonna

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Viking Primadonna's graceful catamaran-like design ensures that guests will have an unusual river cruising experience on the Danube River. Deluxe staterooms on the upper and middle decks each have a floor-to-ceiling window and private veranda, and all guests enjoy the sunlit atrium space on the middle deck. Built in 1998 to carry 148 guests, this ship's special amenities include a sauna, whirlpool and two lounge/bar areas.

Keeping line with Viking’s 175 years of river cruising history, you will receive the very best of service aboard Viking Primadonna. 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 Primadonna.

Viking Primadonna'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.

Viking Primadonna Facts

Inaugural Year: 1998
Refurbished Year: N/A
Country of Registration: Malta
Guest Occupancy*: 148
Crew: 47
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 3.1
Length: 372 feet
Beam: 59 feet
Passenger Decks: 4

Staterooms
Total: 78
Suites, with balcony: 0
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 40
Ocean View, without balcony: 38
Inside: 0

Accessible Staterooms: 0

Dining Type: Open

Casino: No

*Based on double occupancy
Ship Highlights

Cultural Highlights
To complement your onshore excursions, take part in Viking Primadonna'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 Primadonna 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 Primadonna
Viking Primadonna'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.

Viking Primadonna Deals

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Kids Cruise Free on MSC

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 Primadonna cruise when booking with us!
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Jump to: Balconies - Oceanviews
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Oceanview with Balcony Oceanview with Balcony (Categories A and B)
Approximate Size: 172 square feet
A located on: Deck 3
B located on: Deck 2

These veranda staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to a private balcony 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 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Staterooms 305 and 306 are special 140 sq. ft. “deluxe twin” staterooms. They are configured with one hotel-style twin bed and one sofa bed which cannot be moved.
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Large Round Window Large Round Window (Categories C and D)
Approximate Size: 130 square feet
C located on: Deck 1
D located on: Deck 1

These comfortable oceanview staterooms feature a large round window, two pullman beds, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, refrigerator, safe, individual climate control, hair dryer, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and a 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.
Single Round Window Single Round Window (Category CS)
Approximate Size: 86 square feet
CS located on: Deck 1

These staterooms are very accommodating for single passengers. These cabins feature a round window and one sofa bed, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request, telephone, refrigerator, safe, individual climate control, hair dryer, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, and a 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.


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 Primadonna Deck Plans

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Select Deck
Deck 3 (Upper)
Deck 2 (Middle)
Deck 1 (Main)

Category Legend
A Oceanview with Balcony
B Oceanview with Balcony
C Large Round Window
D Large Round Window
CS Single Large Round Window


The deck plans of Viking Primadonna provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Viking River Cruises directly.
Deck 3 (Upper)
Viking Primadonna Deck Plans

Viking Primadonna Gallery

Here's a look at some of the highlights of Viking Primadonna:
For photos of staterooms, please click the accommodations tab provided above. Ship is subject to modifications.
   
Lobby
Lobby
Atrium Lounge
Atrium Lounge
Lounge
Lounge
Bar
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Sun Deck
Sun Deck
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