Ships
Viking Schumann - Old
Refurbished in 2010 and 2011, these classic, intimate ships feature deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Their customized hulls and engines are specially built to navigate the historic Elbe river.
Ship Features
- All staterooms are outside with river view
- New French Balcony is 200 square feet, has hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration, a refrigerator & a French balcony
- Standard (A) has a large picture window that opens
- Standard staterooms have two standard-size twin beds
- Private bathroom with shower & premium bath products; bathrobe & slippers upon request
- Flat-panel TV with CNBC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, National Geographic & more
- Telephone, safe & individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Sun deck with shaded sitting area
- Restaurant with panoramic views
- Observation lounge & bar with panoramic windows
- Onboard boutique
- Free wireless internet
- Laundry service
- Voltage: 220V & 115V in stateroom
We have high standards for the English-speaking crews on board our ships. We personally recruit all of our staff members, from your stateroom steward and waiters, to hotel managers and Program Directors. Proprietary training programs are implemented by our Swiss management team to ensure we always provide the level of service you would find in a fine hotel. The Viking team brings you a level of expertise other companies cannot match.
Hands-on demonstrations, cooking classes, traditional dance performances, and local tastings. These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. We offer a series of onboard multimedia talks to shed light on the history and culture of the places you visit. Topics may include the Dutch Masters or French impressionists, castles along the Rhine Valley, the formation of the European Union, the life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the wine and cuisine of southern France, and key words and phrases in the local language wherever you are traveling. These presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience..
For breakfast, choose from our selections of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. 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 menu with regional specialties. You may 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.
Refurbished: 2011
Length: 311 ft
Width: 36.1 ft
Draft: 3 ft
Decks: 3
Crew: 32
Passengers: 112
Staterooms: 56
Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
Upper Deck
River Cruise Destinations Journey into the heart of Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt and beyond on a culturally immersive scenic cruise. Whether you yearn to see the castle-lined Rhine, romantic Danube, historic Seine or vineyard-laced Douro, your river cruise with Viking begins here.
Highlights of a Viking River Cruise Traveling by river, beyond the reach of roadways, you will discover the true nature of fascinating lands and the people who call them home. You will travel with ease, unpacking just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the banks as you are gently carried on board an elegant, intimate ship to your next destination.