Soak Up the Splendor of the Kvasir River with a Viking Longship Cruise

Step onto Viking Kvasir, one of Viking's Longship-class vessels, and you'll be struck by the sunlight streaming through the two-story glass atrium. With its backlit marble panels, wood-and-glass staircase, and pale earth-toned decor, it's no surprise that this luxurious space has been designed by Norwegian firm Yran & Storbraaten (the same as Seabourn's Odyssey class). Viking Kvasir and its Longship-class sisters offer innovative features. There's the Aquavit Terrace, the largest true suites on a European riverboat with separate living and sleeping areas, plus seven slightly smaller true suites, and cabins with full and French balconies. All of this has been achieved by rethinking the traditional structure of riverboats, blunting the bow to provide more space and placing interior corridors off-center. Plus, Viking's Longships are also eco-friendly. The hybrid diesel-electric engines burn less fuel and produce fewer emissions, and the sun deck is fitted with solar panels to help power the engines. There's even an organic garden maintained by the chef during growing season. Viking Kvasir and its Longship-class sisters are the ultimate combination of luxury and sustainability.