Paris and the Heart of Normandy 2010

Viking Europe, Viking Neptune, Viking Pride and Viking Spirit are four sister ships that set the bar for river cruising in Europe when they were launched in 2001. They feature a beautifully designed layout of public areas and a wraparound deck that allows guests to enjoy scenery in the open air any time they wish, even during canal lock transiting or while sailing under low bridges; each ship accommodates just 150 guests in spacious staterooms, most with windows that open. See Europe on an elegant, versatile river cruise ship.

Life Aboard Viking Europe

• 75 comfortable outside staterooms (63 deluxe, 12 standard)
• Sun deck with 360-degree views
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Onboard boutique
• Card room and library
• Free shipwide wireless internet service
• Walk-around, open air promenade deck
• Laundry service
• Elevator
• Enriching onboard lectures and demonstrations
• Local evening entertainment

Stateroom Features

Staterooms: 75 (63 deluxe, 12 standard)

• Deluxe Stateroom: (Cat A, B, C, D) 154 sq. ft.
• Standard Stateroom (Cat E) 120 sq. ft.
• All staterooms are outside with river view
• Category A & B have large windows that open
• Category C & D have large picture windows that cannot be opened
• Category E has half-height picture window that cannot be opened
• Deluxe staterooms have hotel-style beds
• Standard staterooms have a Pullman bed and a sofa bed
• All beds are equipped with a hypoallergenic duvet
• Additionally, the following is supplied in all staterooms on embarkation day: ship information folder containing welcome letter and two postcards.
• Every evening, the program for the following day, Viking News, is delivered to your room.
• Color tv and radio
• In-room safe
• Hair dryer
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• All staterooms are outside, some have opening picture window

Reception/Lobby

Adjacent to the reception area is an attractive, airy split-level lounge. This section has comfortable seating areas, a 24-hour tea and coffee station with a fruit basket, and restrooms. This is a great place to meet up with friends before leaving the ship for a shore excursion. Your Program Director’s desk is located here, so that you can easily ask questions or discuss the day’s activities. There are trees and plants, pleasant ambient lighting and a few showcases displaying merchandise available at the onboard boutique. The ship’s library is nearby so you can easily find reading material or games.

Sun Deck

Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery as you sail past castles, towns, villages, trees and vineyards. Stand at the railings or relax in a comfortable deck chair. Some of the seating has a canopy for those who prefer shade. There is an access way from the sun deck to the bridge.

Restaurant

The restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. Because it features panoramic windows, you will not miss any of the scenery while you are dining. It seats 150 guests at 28 tables which vary in size, accommodating 4, 6 or 8 guests per table. The dining room is open seating, so you are free to sit where you like—a great way to make new friends. The atmosphere is casual but elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware. The room has a stereo system for playing quiet music during meals.

Observation Lounge/Bar

The observation lounge is a terrific place to meet friends before and after meals. Located on the upper deck behind the reception desk, it boasts a large sitting area with chairs, small tables, sofas and a bar area with barstools. The lounge has a projector and screen installed in the ceiling, so slides can be shown, and there is a stereo system and dance floor.

Library

Our ships’ libraries carry approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon, jigsaw puzzles and playing cards.