Viking River Cruises

Viking Lif

Launched in 2014 Viking Lif joins Viking's award-winning fleet of Longships cruising the waterways of Europe. Streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance, Viking Lif 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 Lif Cruises View all Choose from 610 vacations cruising on board the Viking Lif

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest

Operator: Viking

From 3,799
Save 2,000

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam

Operator: Viking

From 3,799
Save 2,200

23 Days Amsterdam to Bucharest

Operator: Viking

From 8,999

23 Days Bucharest to Amsterdam

Operator: Viking

From 8,199
Save 200

Viking Lif Reviews (1) 108 reviews of Viking Lif from past clients of Global Journeys

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Great experience   4 , QLD, Australia, May 2022
We absolutely loved our Viking river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam. The tours offered met our needs, the staff were lovely and the food delicious. I would not hesitate to recommend this cruise.

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

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 Lif Cruise Schedule All 610 cruise sailings by departure date on board Viking Lif

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Monday
25 Aug 2025
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 12,499
Wednesday
24 Sep 2025
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 14,799
Wednesday
24 Sep 2025
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 6,099
Monday
06 Oct 2025
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 6,999
Tuesday
14 Oct 2025
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 5,099
Wednesday
22 Oct 2025
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 8,499
Wednesday
05 Nov 2025
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 6,999
Monday
23 Mar 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 3,999
Tuesday
31 Mar 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,499
Monday
06 Apr 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 4,499
Tuesday
14 Apr 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,799
Monday
20 Apr 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 5,099
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 10,599
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 5,499
Wednesday
06 May 2026
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,999
Wednesday
20 May 2026
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 10,599
Wednesday
20 May 2026
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,999
Monday
01 Jun 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 4,999
Tuesday
09 Jun 2026
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 9,499
Tuesday
09 Jun 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,799
Wednesday
17 Jun 2026
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,999
Wednesday
01 Jul 2026
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 9,599
Wednesday
01 Jul 2026
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,999
Monday
13 Jul 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 3,999
Tuesday
21 Jul 2026
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 11,999
Tuesday
21 Jul 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,999
Wednesday
29 Jul 2026
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,799
Wednesday
12 Aug 2026
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 9,799
Wednesday
12 Aug 2026
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,799
Monday
24 Aug 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 4,799
Tuesday
01 Sep 2026
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 10,299
Tuesday
01 Sep 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,999
Wednesday
09 Sep 2026
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,999
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 10,299
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,999
Monday
05 Oct 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 4,799
Tuesday
13 Oct 2026
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 9,799
Tuesday
13 Oct 2026
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,799
Wednesday
21 Oct 2026
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,499
Wednesday
04 Nov 2026
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,299
Wednesday
19 May 2027
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 10,299
Wednesday
19 May 2027
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,999
Monday
31 May 2027
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 4,799
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 9,599
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Bucharest to Budapest 4,599
Wednesday
16 Jun 2027
15 Grand European Tour Budapest to Amsterdam 5,499
Wednesday
30 Jun 2027
23 European Sojourn Amsterdam to Bucharest 8,999
Wednesday
30 Jun 2027
15 Grand European Tour Amsterdam to Budapest 5,499
Monday
12 Jul 2027
11 Passage to Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest 3,999
Tuesday
20 Jul 2027
23 European Sojourn Bucharest to Amsterdam 8,799
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.