Viking River Cruises

Viking Heimdal

Launched in 2014 Viking Heimdal joins Viking's award-winning fleet of Longships cruising the waterways of Europe. Streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance, Viking Heimdal provides 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
2014
REFURBISHED
N/A

Viking Heimdal Cruises

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Viking Heimdal Reviews (3) 98 reviews of Viking Heimdal from past clients of Global Journeys

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Viking's France's Finest Adventure   0 , QLD, Australia, Nov 2023
We booked Viking's France's Finest river cruise with Georgie after previously sailing on their Amsterdam to Budapeat river cruise. It was fantastic. Top class cabins, tours, food, drinks and staff. We cannot praise Viking and their staff highly enough. Very pleasant and helpful. There was a problem with high water and strong current on the first half ...read more of the cruise but the staff organised for buses to take us on our tours and return us to the ship after it sailed without passengers to our next port. Everything went without a hitch.
Like many others, we have another cruise waiting for us in a few months time. Global Journeys Georgie does a great job with our bookings.
Everything went smoothly! Great Trip     0 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2023
Global Journeys and Jemma handled our booking process well. We loved our Viking France’s Finest cruises. We made some new friends and found the staff excellent. Loved the onshore excursions particularly Monet's Garden, and all the walled medieval villages, especially Viviers night walk. Accommodation was lovely and cruising enjoying the view was perfect. ...read more The crew of the Heimdal were particularly outstanding.
A very relaxing escape     8 , WA, Australia, Sep 2017
If you want a very relaxing escape this would be the cruise for you. The average age would be 60+ and mostly Americans. If you want activity you are not going to get it, but meeting new people, seeing the sights, eating lovely food and drinking great French wine does! We were two days into the cruise when a fellow traveler reminded us that we have ...read more the silver wine package included in our price. This certainly made the wine experience interesting indeed. Although it would have been nice if they had reinforced this when we initially boarded the ship.

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

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
F
Standard Stateroom
E
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

Oceanview

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 Heimdal Cruise Schedule All 374 cruise sailings by departure date on board Viking Heimdal

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Wednesday
27 Mar 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 5,795
Wednesday
03 Apr 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,295
Wednesday
01 May 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,695
Wednesday
08 May 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,795
Wednesday
29 May 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,695
Wednesday
12 Jun 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,395
Wednesday
26 Jun 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 13,595
Wednesday
26 Jun 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,395
Wednesday
10 Jul 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 12,895
Wednesday
10 Jul 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,195
Wednesday
17 Jul 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 5,995
Wednesday
24 Jul 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 12,495
Wednesday
24 Jul 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,795
Wednesday
31 Jul 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 5,695
Wednesday
07 Aug 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 12,495
Wednesday
07 Aug 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,795
Wednesday
14 Aug 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,195
Wednesday
21 Aug 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 13,195
Wednesday
21 Aug 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,995
Wednesday
28 Aug 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,395
Wednesday
04 Sep 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 14,695
Wednesday
04 Sep 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,695
Wednesday
11 Sep 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,795
Wednesday
18 Sep 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 14,695
Wednesday
18 Sep 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,695
Wednesday
25 Sep 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,695
Wednesday
02 Oct 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 14,495
Wednesday
02 Oct 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,695
Wednesday
09 Oct 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,495
Wednesday
16 Oct 2024
15 France's Finest Avignon to Paris 13,695
Wednesday
16 Oct 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,995
Wednesday
23 Oct 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,495
Wednesday
30 Oct 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,795
Wednesday
06 Nov 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,395
Wednesday
13 Nov 2024
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 5,195
Sunday
23 Mar 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,295
Sunday
30 Mar 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,595
Sunday
06 Apr 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,895
Sunday
13 Apr 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,895
Sunday
20 Apr 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,895
Sunday
27 Apr 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,295
Sunday
04 May 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 7,495
Sunday
11 May 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,495
Sunday
18 May 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 7,495
Sunday
25 May 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,495
Sunday
01 Jun 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 7,495
Sunday
08 Jun 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 7,295
Sunday
15 Jun 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 7,295
Sunday
22 Jun 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Lyon to Avignon 6,995
Sunday
29 Jun 2025
8 Lyon & Provence Avignon to Lyon 6,895
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.