Viking Helvetia
Viking Helvetia was designed for sailing on the Rhine in comfort and elegance. Higher ceilings give all guests a spacious feeling, and the entire ship is set up for optimal viewing of scenery. In addition to hotel-style beds, French balconies and large picture windows in staterooms, guests can enjoy the sun deck and other open air decks while sailing. The observation deck and restaurant have huge panoramic windows, and the ship's soaring lobby atrium has a seating area with observation windows as well.
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433
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Length
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2006
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Built Year
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44
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Crew
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198
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Pax Capacity
Sailings
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2006
- Length: 433
- Passenger Capacity: 198
- Normal Crew Size: 44
- Staterooms: 99
Dining
Chefs create a variety of tasty offerings for you, with freshly prepared seasonal local vegetables, European specialties adapted for American tastes, and homemade soups prepared daily. For breakfast, choose from our selections of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. Or you may prefer a hot dish, such as an omelet prepared to order. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or a choice of entrees and dessert. And for dinner, you are treated to a five-course gourmet menu with regional specialties. You can also select from our regional wines to perfectly complement your meal. And wherever you sail, you will find enhancements reflecting your itinerary - it is all part of experiencing the local culture.
Age Restrictions
Due to the nature of the cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard river cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. Viking river cruises reserves the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board.
Tipping
It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your tour price.
Cabins
Square Footage: 151
Category E
Standard staterooms have one Pullman bed 67 inches x 31 inches & one sofa bed 75 inches x 31 inches, half-high picture window 4.76 ft. x 2.31 ft. (cannot be opened). Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Stateroom has Telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema and "View From the Bridge". Located on the Main Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category D
Standard stateroom has hotel-style beds are 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), half-high picture window 4.76 ft. x 2.31 ft. (cannot be opened). Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Stateroom has telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema and "View From the Bridge". Located on the Main Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category C
Deluxe stateroom has hotel-style beds are 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), half-high picture window 4.76 ft. x 2.31 ft. (cannot be opened). Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Stateroom has telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema and "View From the Bridge". Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category B
Deluxe stateroom has hotel-style beds are 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), half-high picture window 4.76 ft. x 2.31 ft. (cannot be opened). Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Stateroom has telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema and "View From the Bridge". Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category A
French balcony stateroom has hotel-style beds are 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). French balconies (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors). Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Stateroom has telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema and "View From the Bridge". Located on the Upper Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
The restaurant seats all guests at tables which vary in size, accommodating 6, 8 or 10 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. Located on the Middle Deck.
Library
The library has comfortable seating and excellent reading light. Carries approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Located on the Upper Deck.
Observation Lounge
The observation lounge is a terrific place to meet up with friends. It offers a large sitting area with chairs, small tables and a bar area. 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. Located on the Upper Deck.
