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Viking Skadi
Viking Skadi is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2013. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Danube itineraries.
About Viking Skadi
One of Viking's near-identical 135-meter Longships, Viking Skadi carries 190 guests and has sailed since 2013. Skadi, the namesake, is the giantess of winter, hunting and skiing. Its 2026 and 2027 departures are mostly Danube Waltz cruises between Budapest and Passau. Its schedule also includes Danube Christmas Delights market sailings and the Grand European Tour, which links Budapest and Amsterdam by way of the Main-Danube Canal. Its 95 staterooms run from 150-square-foot standard rooms with half-height windows to two-room Veranda and Explorer Suites, and the ship has hybrid engines.
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Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Skadi 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 Skadi?
Viking Skadi is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
How big is Viking Skadi?
Viking Skadi measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Viking Skadi feel?
Viking Skadi 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 Skadi feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Skadi carry?
Viking Skadi carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Skadi enter service?
Viking Skadi entered service in 2013.
Where does Viking Skadi sail?
Viking Skadi sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Skadi?
Viking Skadi 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 Skadi?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Skadi; this page links to Deck plans.
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