Viking River Cruises

Viking Skirnir

Launched in 2015 Viking Skirnir joins Viking's award-winning fleet of Longships cruising the waterways of Europe. Streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance, Viking Skirnir is thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, providing unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas and the largest suites on Europe’s rivers.
SHIP TYPE
River Ship
PASSENGERS
190
CREW
50
LAUNCHED
2015
REFURBISHED
N/A

Viking Skirnir Cruises View all Choose from 1,188 vacations cruising on board the Viking Skirnir

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Viking

From 1,999
Save 1,700

11 Days Basel to Nuremberg

Operator: Viking

From 2,099
Save 1,300

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel

Operator: Viking

From 2,099
Save 1,500

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel

Operator: Viking

From 4,799

Viking Skirnir Reviews (2) 107 reviews of Viking Skirnir from past clients of Global Journeys

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Grand holiday   Thumbs Up 1 , VIC, Australia, May 2023
Right from the start Hannnah from Global Journeys took care of everything she kept us up to date on information and the portal that you use is great and easy to use. The holiday is itself was amazing. Staterooms were small but comfortable and cleaned daily. Food was very very good and plenty of it. The included tours were very well organised although ...read more the optional tours I thought were too expensive. Only downside was for 5 days the sundeck was closed due to low bridges. All in all a great experience and one I would do again with Global Journeys.
Wonderful experience   Thumbs Up 4 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2018
Viking were absolutely magnificent. Staff, food etc all of the highest quality. Had a wonderful 15 days and met a lot of very nice people, some we have continued a friendship with even though we are from different parts of the world. Hannah from Global Journeys was superb to deal with. I hope to have the pleasure of booking with Hannah again! Thank ...read more you.

Life on Board Viking Skirnir What can you expect when cruising on board Viking Skirnir

The Longship Fleet
The Longship Fleet

Viking's award-winning Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Read more

The Thinking Person's Cruise
The Thinking Person's Cruise

Every aspect of your Viking cruise is designed for the curious traveler seeking rich cultural immersion. Read more

Serene Scandinavian Spaces
Serene Scandinavian Spaces

Elegant, light-filled ships thoughtfully designed to connect you to your destination. Read more

Destination Focused Dining
Destination Focused Dining

From relaxed, multi-course fine-dining to casual meals on the Aquavit Terrace. Read more

All Inclusive
All Inclusive

Viking proudly includes all that you need and nothing you do not and your river cruise fare. Read more

The Viking Way
The Viking Way

Viking offer behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set them apart from other travel companies. Read more

Deck Plans

Ship Profile
E
Standard Stateroom
F
Standard Stateroom
Main Deck (Level 1)
D
French Balcony
B
Veranda Stateroom
Middle Deck (Level 2)
C
French Balcony
A
Veranda Stateroom
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
Upper Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck

Cabins

River View

Standard Stateroom

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. River-view stateroom with half-height picture window. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Balcony

French Balcony

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft. River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom

Stateroom size: 205 sq ft. River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Suite

Veranda Suite

Suite size: 275 sq ft. River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, two 40" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, early check-in, complimentary laundry & shoe shine services, welcome champagne, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily), daily fruit plate and binoculars.

Suite

Explorer Suite

Suite size: 445 sq ft. River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, two 40" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, early check-in, complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package, laundry service, room service (during breakfast) & shoe shine service, welcome champagne, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily), daily fruit plate, binoculars, coffee brewer & Marius-weave blanket.

Viking Skirnir Cruise Schedule All 1,188 cruise sailings by departure date on board Viking Skirnir

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Monday
02 Jun 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,799
Thursday
12 Jun 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 5,799
Sunday
22 Jun 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 5,799
Wednesday
02 Jul 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 6,699
Saturday
12 Jul 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 6,299
Tuesday
22 Jul 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 5,499
Monday
11 Aug 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 5,799
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 5,799
Sunday
31 Aug 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 10,499
Wednesday
10 Sep 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 4,299
Saturday
20 Sep 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 4,299
Tuesday
30 Sep 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 4,299
Friday
10 Oct 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 7,299
Monday
20 Oct 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 6,599
Thursday
30 Oct 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 5,499
Sunday
09 Nov 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 5,199
Wednesday
19 Nov 2025
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 4,799
Saturday
29 Nov 2025
11 Christmas on the Rhine & Main Nuremberg to Basel 6,999
Tuesday
09 Dec 2025
11 Christmas on the Rhine & Main Basel to Nuremberg 6,899
Wednesday
01 Apr 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 4,099
Saturday
11 Apr 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,999
Tuesday
21 Apr 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,799
Friday
01 May 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,999
Monday
11 May 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,999
Thursday
21 May 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,999
Sunday
31 May 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,999
Wednesday
10 Jun 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,799
Saturday
20 Jun 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,799
Tuesday
30 Jun 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,799
Friday
10 Jul 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,999
Monday
20 Jul 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 4,299
Thursday
30 Jul 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 4,299
Sunday
09 Aug 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 4,299
Wednesday
19 Aug 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,999
Saturday
29 Aug 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,999
Tuesday
08 Sep 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 4,299
Friday
18 Sep 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 4,299
Monday
28 Sep 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,999
Thursday
08 Oct 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,799
Sunday
18 Oct 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,599
Wednesday
28 Oct 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,299
Saturday
07 Nov 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Basel to Nuremberg 3,299
Tuesday
17 Nov 2026
11 Rhine & Main Explorer Nuremberg to Basel 3,099
Friday
27 Nov 2026
11 Christmas on the Rhine & Main Basel to Nuremberg 4,999
Monday
07 Dec 2026
11 Christmas on the Rhine & Main Nuremberg to Basel 5,499
Thursday
17 Dec 2026
11 Christmas on the Rhine & Main Basel to Nuremberg 4,799
Tuesday
23 Mar 2027
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,499
Tuesday
30 Mar 2027
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,599
Tuesday
06 Apr 2027
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,699
Tuesday
13 Apr 2027
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,699
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Viking River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.