Viking Var in Cologne, 2013

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Viking Var

Viking Var 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.

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About Viking Var

Viking Var is a 190-guest Viking Longship, one of the 135-meter sister ships that make up most of Viking's European river fleet, and it entered service in 2013. Var, the namesake, is the Norse goddess of oaths and marriage vows. For 2026 and 2027 Viking schedules it mainly on Romantic Danube cruises between Budapest and Regensburg. Its schedule also includes Christmas on the Danube sailings and the Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey between Budapest and Basel. The square-bowed design fits three full passenger decks under a sun deck with an herb garden, a putting green and a walking track.

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Deck plans

Open on the line's site

Where she sails

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

Flying in for your cruise?

Viking Var sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Viking Var?

Viking Var is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.

How big is Viking Var?

Viking Var measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How crowded does Viking Var feel?

Viking Var 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 Var feels busy for her size.

How many passengers does Viking Var carry?

Viking Var carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).

When did Viking Var enter service?

Viking Var entered service in 2013.

Where does Viking Var sail?

Viking Var sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for Viking Var?

Viking Var 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 Var?

Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Var; this page links to Deck plans.

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