Hlin, Christmas on the Rhine ex Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 15/12/2024

7 nights onboard Viking Hlin from Viking River Cruises departing 15 Dec 2024

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Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This 8-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.

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When it comes to river cruising, Viking River Cruises is the world leader. From Europe to Russia, from China to Southeast Asia, we offer cruises that allow you to fully experience the wonders of each region. Discover the Far East with a fascinating cruisetour along the Yangtze, Mekong or Irrawaddy Rivers. Take in the European countryside along the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Elbe or Douro. Our river cruises are a great way to explore new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. And a river cruise offers unrivaled convenience – unpack once in your deluxe stateroom, relax and enjoy everything the journey has to offer. State-of-the-art ships, comfortable accommodations, regional cuisine, daily guided shore excursions, and exemplary service all add up to an unforgettable journey at an incredible value.

Viking Cruises continues the Viking tradition of exploration along the world’s great waterways.

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Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.

Sailing our most popular itineraries, our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.

Ship Features:

* 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms)
* All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom
* Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
* Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
* The Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
* Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
* Library corner and onboard boutique
* Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
* Free shipwide wireless Internet service
* Laundry service
* Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
* 40″ flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more

Ship Profile & Stats

Length: 443 feet

Passenger capacity (dbl): 190

Crew nationality: European

Officer nationality: European

Dining nationality: European

Ship Amenities

Bottled Water Replenished Daily

Flat Panel Television

Hair Dryer

Refrigerator

Safe

Telephone

Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom

Individual Climate Control

Ship Facilities

Aquavit Terrace

Boutique

Free Shipwide Wireless Internet Service

Laundry Service

Library Corner

Observation Lounge & Bar

Restaurant

Sun Deck

E - Standard Stateroom

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* Stateroom size: 150 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

F - Standard Stateroom

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ES - Explorer Suite

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* Suite size: 445 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
* Large bathroom with shower, heated mirror & floor, 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
* Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

AA - Veranda Suite

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* Suite size: 275 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Full-size veranda off the spacious living room
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
* Large 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
* Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
* Two Sony 40-inch flat-panel TVs with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

A - Veranda Stateroom

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* Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
* Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
* Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
* 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: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

B - Veranda Stateroom

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C - French Balcony Stateroom

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* Stateroom size: 135 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 110V in stateroom
* Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: BBC News, CNBC, CNN, National Geographic, TNT Series, Sky Sports, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”