Viking Kadlin

Intimate ship Bliss scored

Viking Kadlin from Viking River Cruises debuted in March 2016 and carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members on a "7 Night Paris and the Heart of Normandy" cruise starting in Paris.

190guests
5,000gross tons
4cruises now
$2,399fares from

St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary.

At a glance

Viking Kadlin is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2016. 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 adventure & nature, family friendly and party (5/10). It has 4 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,399 to $3,499.

Builder's plate

Specs

Guests: 190
Crew: 50
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 55 ft
Maiden voyage: 2016
Space ratio: 3.8; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.8
Speed (mph): 17

Bliss scores

What Viking Kadlin 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 5.0
Party 5.0
Romantic 7.0
Spa and fitness 6.0
Staterooms 6.0

Our review

Viking Kadlin: Longship sailings to southeastern Europe

The 190-passenger Viking Kadlin voyages through southern Europe to less-traveled destinations such as Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania in addition to Hungary and Austria.

Kadlin is a Viking Longship that debuted alongside sister ships Viking Alruna, Egil, Rolf, Tialfi and Vilhjalm. Like other Viking Longships, Kadlin 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.

With a growing fleet of ships, Viking River Cruises operates the world's largest river cruise line.

Where Viking Kadlin sails

Viking Kadlin sails the 16-night "Cruise to Europe" itinerary starting in Vienna and calling on Budapest, Belgrade and a host of river towns in several countries before winding its way to Bucharest, Romania — plus the reverse itinerary.

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Dining

Viking Kadlin 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.

Highlights on board

Passengers can make use of Kadlin'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. Viking River Cruises has created a series of multimedia presentations where you can learn about the region you are sailing in.

There's no spa or fitness center but 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
The Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Library corner and onboard boutique
Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
Free shipwide wireless Internet service
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

Staterooms

Several stateroom types and sizes are available, ranging from a standard cabin (150 square feet) to a French Balcony stateroom (135 square feet) to an Explorer Suite (445 square feet with a private wraparound veranda providing 270-degree views). There are 2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms and 25 Standard Staterooms. The 95 cabins are spaced out on three passenger decks and reflect Viking's trademark Scandinavian style: muted tones, pale woods, functional furnishings.

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On board highlights

Scenic destinations Vienna
Main lounge Viking Kadlin
Comfy staterooms Throughout ship

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Inside and out

Dining 2

Dine outside and take in sweeping river views at the Aquavit Terrace on your Viking Longship.
Dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine in the casual yet elegant Restaurant aboard your Viking Longship.

On board 3

The light-filled atrium-like lobby of a Viking Longship.
Meet like-minded travelers at the lounge/bar on your Viking river cruise.
Grab a cocktail and chat up new friends in the lounge of your Viking Longship.

Staterooms 2

An Explorer Suite on your Viking Longship features separate sleeping and sitting quarters, a wraparound veranda with 270-degree views, a French balcony and modern amenities.
A Veranda Stateroom on your Viking Longship features hotel-style beds, a private bathroom, roomy closets and storage space, and amenities like flat-panel TVs and premium bath products.