Optional air add-ons are available from Viking River Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
Optional shore excursions

9-night Christmas Along the Elbe River Cruise/Land Package

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Berlin Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours Explore Berlin’s eclectic mix of celebrated architecture, gritty history and edgy culture. Upon arrival at Warnemünde Port you are met by your driver and privately transferred to Berlin centre, where you receive a warm welcome from your guide. Highlights of your absorbing tour include the impressive Reichstag, complete with its stunning Norman Foster dome and the new home of the German Parliament. Lunch can be arranged for you in the spectacular setting of its roof terrace restaurant. This afternoon’s touring includes the Brandenburg Gate, together with the spectacularly redeveloped Potsdamer Platz and nearby Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East and West Berlin. Time permitting also visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, whose ruin stands as a dramatic reminder of World War II. After your visit you are privately transferred back to your ship in Warnemünde. Highlights:* See some of Berlin's most impressive sights including the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate Tour Duration: 12 Hours Tour Can Operate: Morning Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 5 hours in Berlin Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Exclusions: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion) Highlights: Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials Excursion to be tailored to your interests, be it classical or contemporary art Meet your Berlin expert and upon arrival in town and start with important cultural sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, and Forum Fredericianum Explore cultural highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island for museum visits of your choice such as: PERGAMON MUSEUM which houses one of the greatest historic works of architecture the Pergamon Altar or the NEUES MUSEUM with Berlin’s Egyptian and papyrus collection, artifacts of Pre- and Early History and other antiquities. Must see: The Bust of Queen Nefertiti Explore the ScheunenviertEl, Berlin's oldest and best preserved historic neighbourhoods, bustling with commercial galleries, boutiques and Berlin designer stores as well as site specific art hidden in courtyards Optional further visit to other museum collections of interest such as the Jewish Museum, Hamburger Bahnhof- Museum of Contemporary Art, or other Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Full day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town Privately led tour by art expert Transportation by luxury car All taxes Not Included: Meals Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid) Tipping at your discretion Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion) Highlights: Experience the past and present of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials Meet your Jewish Berlin expert upon arrival in town and start with a visit at the memorial of the ‘Murdered Jews of Europe’ a field of stelae located next to Brandenburg Gate Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia Walk through the Forum Fredericianum – site of the infamous book burning during the Nazi regime Stroll the ‘Scheunenviertel’, the former Jewish quarter with its narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and the famous ‘Neue Synagoge’ Visit memorials and site specific art dedicated to Jewish heritage See the former Jewish Nursing home turned into a collection point for deportation of Berlin´s Jews See the Reichstag and the ‘Topography of Terror’ located close to remains of the Wall Private guided tour of the Jewish Museum, in the award winning architecture designed by Daniel Libeskind En route back to the port visit the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a deportation ramp at the former Grunewald train station Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Full day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town Privately led tour by Jewish expert Transportation by luxury car All taxes Not Included: Meals Admissions and museum licensing fees (can be prepaid) Tipping at your discretion Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion) Highlights: Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials Day to be tailored to your interests Experience Berlin´s past through its architecture, monuments and memorials Day to be tailored to your interests Tour the Baroque city center with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia Explore Pariser Platz, site of the world-renowned Berlin landmark, the Brandenburg Gate Visit important cultural sites such as Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum, and the Reichstag See the ‘Topography of Terror’ former site of the Nazi headquarters Stop at the memorial, ‘Track 17’, a former deportation ramp at the Grunewald train station Experience Bernauer Strasse memorial located on the former death strip and see remains of the Wall at East Side Gallery Stroll through the Scheunenviertel, the former Jewish Quarter now filled with memorials and site specific art hidden in courtyards Walk through the ‘Memorial of the Murdered Jews of Europe’ See Tempelhof Airport, heart of the Berlin airlift during the Cold War blockade Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Full day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town Transportation by luxury car Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides All taxes Not Included: Meals Optional admissions and museum licensing fees Tipping at your discretion Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion) Highlights: Experience the past, present and future of Berlin through its architecture, monuments and memorials Excursion to be tailored to your interests Tour the Baroque city centre of Berlin with its grand squares and boulevards built in the 17th and 18th century under the Hohenzollern Kings of Prussia Visit important cultural sites such as Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Berlin Dome, Unter den Linden, Forum Fredericianum Explore recent architectural developments since the Fall of the Wall, such as Potsdamer Platz and the new Government Quarter with the refurbished Reichsstag building Witness Cold War sites such as remains of the Berlin wall, East Side Gallery, the former no-mans land, Checkpoint Charlie Tour Duration: 10 hours Tour can operate: Full day Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transfer from/to the dock or take the cruise group transfer into town Transportation by luxury car Touring with one of our excellent driver-guides All taxes Not Included: Meals Optional admissions and museum licensing fees Tipping at your discretion	12/16/2026	12/17/2026
Wittenberge	12/18/2026	12/19/2026
Torgau	12/19/2026	12/19/2026
Meissen	12/20/2026	12/20/2026
Dresden	12/21/2026	12/21/2026
Saxon Switzerland Mountains	12/22/2026	12/22/2026
Elbe River	12/22/2026	12/22/2026
Bad Schandau	12/22/2026	12/22/2026
Decin	12/23/2026	12/23/2026
Prague	12/24/2026	12/25/2026

Astrild - Goddess of Love. Classical mythology has its cupid. In Nordic culture, it’s Astrild who sets hearts afire. The delicate lilt of her name first caressed the ears of literature lovers in the 17th century, when Swedish poet Georg Stiernhielm introduced her to northern Europe in his writing. She remains a fabled figure who spreads love, passion and affection. To get a sense of the beauty and love which Astrild inspires, one need only look to the estrildid finch. It’s fitting that this tiny bird from which Stiernhielm got Astrild’s name remains devoted to the same partner for life.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2015
Ship Length: 361 ft (110 m)
Number of Crew: 28
Passenger Capacity: 98
Dining / Restaurants: 2

Bars / Lounges: 2
Number of Staterooms: 49
Number of Suites: 2
Internet: Yes
Laundry: Yes

Dining

Bars & Lounges

Onboard Activities

Shipboard Policies

Pregnancy Policy
Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.
Smoking Policy
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms, and verandas are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area, generally on the sun deck.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Viking will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs. Every meal has vegetarian options on the menu, and chefs are able to prepare low-salt or gluten-free cuisine. Guests requiring special diets, such as diabetic or low-cholesterol meals, must alert Viking Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board, and the chefs will make make reasonable efforts to fulfill these requests.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Guests must report any disability requiring special attention while on their Viking Cruises itinerary to Viking at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Viking cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. The guest assumes the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international cruises and cannot be accommodated.
Guests who have any medical, physical, or other special needs should contact Viking River Cruises directly at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) with additional questions, and to obtain a copy of Viking's Policy Statement.

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Direct Dial Phone
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Private Safe
Slippers
Television / Radio

Entertainment

Internet Access
For guests' convenience, all Viking ships have Internet access, as follows:
- Ships in Europe, Russia and Ukraine - There is free Wi-Fi available, so you can bring your laptop and get online at any time. Alternatively, each ship has a few computers for guest use; there are desktop machines in Russia and laptops in Europe that guests may use free of charge. Guests who bring laptops to Russia may wish to bring a LAN cable for use in their stateroom; this may work a bit better than the wireless LAN in rural areas along the river.
- Ships in China - There is an Internet café with desktop stations for guest use, free of charge. There is no onboard wireless network in China or Southeast Asia, so you will not be able to get Internet service on your personal computer while on the ship, although you may be able to do so during hotel stays.
- Please note - Shipboard service may be unreliable during certain parts of the journey. The Internet connection functions via cellular service or satellite downlink, and there may be times when reception is not possible and/or when the connection is quite slow. For this reason, it is recommended that guests use the internet connection checking and sending email only, and not for downloading large files or watching video online.
Classes and Workshops
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Guest Lecturers
Local Entertainment

Oceanview

Standard Stateroom (E) $3,999

Category: E
Main Deck
Square Feet: 140

Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 140 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (D) $4,599

Category: D
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 122

Size: 122 sq.ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control. Space under bed for storing suitcases. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 26-inch flat-panel 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”.

French Balcony Stateroom (C) $4,799

Category: C
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 122

Veranda Stateroom (B) $5,299

Category: B
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 180

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 180 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Veranda Stateroom (A) $5,499

Category: A
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 180

Suite

Veranda Suite (AA) $9,999

Category: AA
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 250

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 250 sq. ft. Full-size veranda off the spacious living room. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Upper Deck