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Viking Lif
Viking Lif is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2014. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries.
About Viking Lif
Viking Lif, a 190-guest Longship that joined the fleet in 2014, belongs to the large class of sister ships Viking introduced in 2012. Lif, its namesake, is one of the two people foretold to survive Ragnarok and repopulate the world. Viking's 2026-2027 calendar has it mostly on Passage to Eastern Europe, a lower-Danube route between Bucharest and Budapest. Its schedule also includes the Grand European Tour, which links Budapest and Amsterdam by way of the Main-Danube Canal, and the 23-day European Sojourn between Amsterdam and Bucharest. Like its sisters it has 95 outside staterooms, including two Explorer Suites with wraparound verandas, and a square bow that makes room for the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- DanubeGermany, Austria and Hungary to the Black Sea
- RhineAmsterdam to Basel through Germany's castles and vineyards
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Lif sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)BUD Terminal 2B3.0 ★
- SkyCourt LoungeBUD SkyCourt3.0 ★
- Platinum Lounge (Schengen)BUD Terminal 2A2.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Lif?
Viking Lif is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
How big is Viking Lif?
Viking Lif measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Viking Lif feel?
Viking Lif has a passenger space ratio of 16.5: 3,138 gross tons for 190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Lif feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Lif carry?
Viking Lif carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Lif enter service?
Viking Lif entered service in 2014.
Where does Viking Lif sail?
Viking Lif sails Danube and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Lif?
Viking Lif sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Lif?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Lif; this page links to Deck plans.
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