Viking Hild

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Viking Kadlin from Viking River Cruises debuted in March 2017 and carries 190 passengers on "Paris to the Swiss Alps" and "Rhine Getaway" itineraries.

190guests
5,000gross tons
6cruises now
$2,999fares from

You'll have an unforgettable vacation discovering Europe's scenic waterways and historic villages during your cruise on a Viking Longship.

At a glance

Viking Hild is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2017. It carries 190 guests and 50 crew (3.8 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 54 other ships as the 2nd largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active, cultural and romantic (7/10) and lowest for spa & fitness (0/10). It has 6 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,999 to $4,499. 1 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests: 190
Crew: 50
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 55 ft
Maiden voyage: 2017
Space ratio: 3.8; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.8
Speed (mph): 17

Bliss scores

What Viking Hild is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 5.0
Cultural 7.0
Dining 6.5
Entertainment 6.0
Family friendly 4.0
Party 1.0
Romantic 7.0
Spa and fitness 0.0
Staterooms 6.5

Our review

Viking Hild: Cruise from Paris to the Swiss Alps

The Longship Viking Hild from Viking River Cruises carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members on getaways from Paris to the Swiss Alps or through the storied Rhine River valley.

Like other Viking Longships, the Hild features the Aquavit Terrace, which transforms from an indoor to outdoor dining venue as the weather permits. For dining and entertainment, The Restaurant and Bar are the key go-to public spaces.

Hild represents the line’s latest Longship-class river boat design. Viking Cruises' Longships feature energy-efficient hybrid engine technology, solar panels and an interior design by a top design company in Norway. Hild launched alongside its twin sister ship, Viking Herja.

Where Viking Hild sails

Viking Idi's signature sailing is the 11-night "Paris to the Swiss Alps" cruise and land tour from Paris to Basel and Zurich, Switzerland, calling on charming river towns along the way. Other options include a 7-night "Rhine Getaway" starting in Amsterdam and, during the holidays, a popular 11-night "Christmas on the Rhine and Moselle" cruise and land tour starting in Paris.

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Highlights on board

Entertainment includes a library, walking track, putting green, shuffleboard and deck chess. Passengers can make use of Hild's onboard Concierge, complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi and a 24-hour beverage bar.

The ship also provides an array of options for cultural enrichment: Take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore to complement your shore excursions. Or participate in hands-on demonstrations, cooking classes or local tastings and watch traditional performances by local singers and dancers. Presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.

There's no pool, whirlpool, spa, casino or fitness center, but there's an elevator and you'll get plenty of exercise walking during the shore excursions.

Features & amenities

Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
Free shipwide wireless Internet service
Library corner and onboard boutique
Laundry service
Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
40-inch flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more

Dining

Viking Hild has two restaurants on board: The Restaurant is the main dining venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views, and the Aquavit Terrace offers an innovative indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship. Both serve regional specialties and American classics.

Staterooms

Viking Hild offers 95 cabins that are spaced out on three passenger decks and reflect Viking's trademark Scandinavian style: muted tones, pale woods, functional furnishings.

95 comfy outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites with wraparound verandas providing 270-degree views, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms and 25 Standard Staterooms)
All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom.

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You'll have an unforgettable vacation discovering Europe's scenic waterways and historic villages during your cruise on a Viking Longship.
Viking Hild features 7-night cruises along the storied Rhine River in Germany.

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