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.
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.
Cruise Departures
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
Ship Type
River Ship
Passengers
Passengers
190
No. Of Crew
No. Of Crew
50
Launch Date
Launched
2014
Last Refurbished
Refurbished
-

Viking Lif Cruises

Choose from 74 vacations cruising on board the Viking Lif

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest

Operator: Viking

From 4,999pp
Save 4,000pp

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam

Operator: Viking

From 4,999pp
Save 4,000pp

23 Days Amsterdam to Bucharest

Operator: Viking

From 9,499pp
Save 200pp

23 Days Bucharest to Amsterdam

Operator: Viking

From 9,299pp
Save 1,000pp

Viking Lif Reviews

1 reviews of Viking Lif from past clients of Global Journeys
Viking River Cruises Reviews
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Average Rating 5.0 out of 5
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Great experience 4 Grand European Tour , 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

Viking Lif Standard Stateroom
Standard Stateroom
Cabin Type: River View

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 read more 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.

Viking Lif French Balcony
French Balcony
Cabin Type: 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, read more 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.

Viking Lif Veranda Stateroom
Veranda Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony

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, read more 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.

Viking Lif Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite
Cabin Type: 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 read more (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.

Viking Lif Explorer Suite
Explorer Suite
Cabin Type: 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. read more 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 74 sailings by departure date on board Viking Lif
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Tuesday
28 Apr 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
5,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
06 May 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
20 May 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
01 Jun 2026
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,999pp
Starts
Tuesday
09 Jun 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Wednesday
17 Jun 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
13 Jul 2026
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,199pp
Starts
Tuesday
21 Jul 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
3,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
12 Aug 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
6,149pp
Starts
Monday
24 Aug 2026
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Tuesday
01 Sep 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Sep 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
10,299pp
Starts
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
05 Oct 2026
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Tuesday
13 Oct 2026
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
9,599pp
Starts
Tuesday
13 Oct 2026
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Wednesday
21 Oct 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
04 Nov 2026
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
7,499pp
Starts
Monday
22 Mar 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,299pp
Starts
Tuesday
30 Mar 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Monday
05 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Tuesday
13 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,599pp
Starts
Monday
19 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,599pp
Starts
Tuesday
27 Apr 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Wednesday
05 May 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
19 May 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
10,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
19 May 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
31 May 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,999pp
Starts
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
9,799pp
Starts
Tuesday
08 Jun 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Jun 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
30 Jun 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
9,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
30 Jun 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,499pp
Starts
Monday
12 Jul 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Jul 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
9,999pp
Starts
Tuesday
20 Jul 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
28 Jul 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
11 Aug 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
9,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
11 Aug 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
23 Aug 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,499pp
Starts
Tuesday
31 Aug 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
10,099pp
Starts
Tuesday
31 Aug 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,599pp
Starts
Wednesday
08 Sep 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,999pp
Starts
Wednesday
22 Sep 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
10,299pp
Starts
Wednesday
22 Sep 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
5,999pp
Starts
Monday
04 Oct 2027
Days
11
From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,799pp
Starts
Tuesday
12 Oct 2027
Days
23
Cruise Name
From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
9,599pp
Starts
Tuesday
12 Oct 2027
Days
11
From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
4,599pp
Starts
Wednesday
20 Oct 2027
Days
15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,499pp
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.