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Viking Torgil

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Viking Torgil was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.

  • 106guests
  • 4,000gross tons
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The New Cathedral, one of two major cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, dates from the 16th century. See it on a cruise on the Douro River.

At a glance

Viking Torgil is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2014. It carries 106 guests and 36 crew (2.9 guests per crew member) at 4,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 61st largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity. It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
106
Crew
36
Gross tons
4,000
Decks
4
Length
262 ft
Beam
37 ft
Maiden voyage
2014
Launched
2014
Space ratio
2.9
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.9
Speed (mph)
17

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Our review

Viking Torgil: Explore Portugal’s scenic Douro River

Viking Torgil was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s scenic Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.

Smaller than other Viking ships, with 106 passengers rather than 190, Viking Torgil feels more intimate and cozy. That's not surprising as the ship comes from Viking River Cruises, which has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming.

Viking Torgil has three identical sister ships, Viking Helgrim, Viking Hemming and Viking Osfrid.

Who will like sailing on Viking Torgil

If you have an interest in exploring the idyllic Douro River Valley, then sailing on Viking Torgil will make an ideal vacation, especially with the onboard educational activities available. With only 106 guests, this ship is also a good choice for travelers who prefer intimate sailings to voyages on larger, more crowded vessels.

Where Viking Torgil sails

Viking Torgil sails Portugal’s “River of Gold” itinerary from the capital of Lisbon to the Porto district. Explore Lisbon, then see unspoiled vistas, stop at ports of call largely unchanged for centuries and sample the local cuisine and port wines on your Douro River cruise.

 

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River cruising: It's about destination immersion

River cruising is about the destination probably more so than the ship. While enjoying the creature comforts of Viking Torgil, make sure to take advantage of opportunities to connect with local culture, history and highlights of the places that you visit. Don't be surprised to see local dishes on the menu or local entertainers sharing music, dancing and stories.

Viking Torgil includes daily tours with the cruise fare, which makes the hassle of figuring out logistics less challenging. Most tours are done around lunch and then you are free to do what you choose until the ship leaves port. You'll be given a nightly briefing in the evening before dinner to get updates on the next day’s call to discuss the upcoming day’s activities, tours and logistics. Plan to attend the session to discover highlights of the upcoming town's history, art, food, music and architecture.

Dining

Viking Torgil has one restaurant. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant. When Torgil is not scheduled to leave port until later in the evening, treat yourself to a night on the town and sample cuisine at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense, but a nice way to experience the local culture.)

For breakfast, there is an ample buffet with a lot of variety. You can choose from a selection of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or from a choice of entrées and dessert. And for dinner, expect a five-course menu with regional specialties.  

A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal.
A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal. Pete Diehl / Creative Commons BY-SA

Staterooms

This ship was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with sliding glass doors to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers sweeping river views. The exquisite Veranda Suites boast private verandas and separate living rooms.

Entertainment & activities

River cruising is very mellow. There are not any large production shows or comedy clubs. What you will enjoy is some light piano music played by the house musician and local entertainers who are brought onto the ship to sing, dance or tell stories from the local perspective. After dinner, people hang out in the lounge and have an after-dinner drink, or they can walk back into town if the ship is not leaving port until later in the evening.

To complement your onshore excursions, take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore. Programming can include cooking classes, lectures about significant historical events, or traditional performances of folk music and dance. Don't miss the onboard opportunities to discover local tastes such as sampling local cheeses, coffees, liqueurs, beers and other delicacies.

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Destinations 8

  • The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal.
    The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • The trams in Porto, Portugal, run along the shores of the Douro River.
    The trams in Porto, Portugal, run along the shores of the Douro River.
  • Ponte Dom Luis I was built in 1886, crossing the River Douro in Porto, Portugal.
    Ponte Dom Luis I was built in 1886, crossing the River Douro in Porto, Portugal.
  • A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal.
    A Douro River bridge near terraced hillsides in Portugal.
  • Muro dos Bacalhoeiros, a historic block in Porto, Portugal
    Muro dos Bacalhoeiros, a historic block in Porto, Portugal
  • Tua is part of the scenic upper Douro wine region of Portugal.
    Tua is part of the scenic upper Douro wine region of Portugal.
  • A view of Miranda do Douro (Portugal) from the Douro Natural Park straddling the border between Spain and Portugal.
    A view of Miranda do Douro (Portugal) from the Douro Natural Park straddling the border between Spain and Portugal.
  • Pass through the vineyard-rich Douro Valley on your Viking Cruises exploration of Portugal.
    Pass through the vineyard-rich Douro Valley on your Viking Cruises exploration of Portugal.

Dining 2

  • Entryway of the dining room on your Viking Longship.
    Entryway of the dining room on your Viking Longship.
  • Dine in style and watch the passing landscapes while exploring Portugal and Spain on your Viking Longship.
    Dine in style and watch the passing landscapes while exploring Portugal and Spain on your Viking Longship.

On board 1

  • Take in the pretty Douro Valley and meet interesting new people in the Observation Lounge on your Viking ship.
    Take in the pretty Douro Valley and meet interesting new people in the Observation Lounge on your Viking ship.

Staterooms 2

  • The Veranda Suite on Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid and Viking Torgil runs 205 square feet, with light-wood cabinetry, queen-size bed, 40-inch flat-screen TV, mini-bar and more.
    The Veranda Suite on Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid and Viking Torgil runs 205 square feet, with light-wood cabinetry, queen-size bed, 40-inch flat-screen TV, mini-bar and more.
  • The 205-square-foot Veranda Suite on sister ships Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid and Viking Torgil.
    The 205-square-foot Veranda Suite on sister ships Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid and Viking Torgil.

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  • The New Cathedral, one of two major cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, dates from the 16th century. See it on a cruise on the Douro River.
    The New Cathedral, one of two major cathedrals in Salamanca, Spain, dates from the 16th century. See it on a cruise on the Douro River.
  • The 106-passenger Viking Torgil offers idyllic river cruises up and down Portugal's Douro Valley.
    The 106-passenger Viking Torgil offers idyllic river cruises up and down Portugal's Douro Valley.
  • The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an 18th-century church in Porto, Portugal, near Batalha Square. 
    The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an 18th-century church in Porto, Portugal, near Batalha Square. 

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“This stylish river ship launches a well-rounded cruise with well- designed, nicely appointed suites and cabins. A cheerfully decorated restaurant on board offers decent food, although lacking the ‘wow’ factor.”

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