Viking Fjolvar

Viking Fjolvar at a glance

Viking Fjolvar is a river cruise ship built in 2026 for Viking River Cruises, carrying up to 168 guests with a crew of 46 across 84 cabins. She sails the Seine, departing from Paris, on itineraries of up to seven nights. Designed from the outset for river cruising, she is compact enough to dock in the heart of historic towns yet spacious enough to carry a full suite of dining, wellness and entertainment venues typically associated with ocean ships.

Dining on Viking Fjolvar

Viking Fjolvar offers six distinct dining venues, ranging from a fully inclusive main restaurant to speciality experiences that carry an additional charge.

• The Restaurant is the main dining room, included in your cruise fare, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the passing riverbanks as you enjoy regional specialities and classic dishes.
• World Café features open kitchens with live cooking, international dishes, and premium sushi and seafood, all included in your onboard credit. Step out onto the Aquavit Terrace® for outdoor dining directly above the water.
• Pool Grill keeps things casual with freshly prepared dishes and a salad bar at the poolside, also included in your cruise fare.
• Wintergarden serves complimentary afternoon tea — finger sandwiches, fresh scones, pastries and international teas — accompanied by classical music beside the main pool.
• Mamsen's®, located in the Explorers' Lounge, brings Norwegian home cooking to every meal from breakfast through dinner, at no extra cost.
• Manfredi's Italian Restaurant®, The Chef's Table and The Kitchen Table offer speciality and interactive dining experiences; these carry reservations fees or à la carte pricing, and are worth considering for a special evening during your voyage.

On-board spaces and entertainment

Viking Fjolvar carries a generous range of lounges, pools and activity spaces for a river ship of her size.

The Living Room is the social hub of the ship, with generous seating, live classical music from the Viking Resident Musicians and curated activities — entry is free, with beverages charged separately. Torshavn® brings a jazz-lounge atmosphere for evening cocktails, while the Explorers' Lounge frames the passing river through two-storey panoramic windows. The Atrium and the Nordic-themed Clinker Bar round out the bar and lounge options.

The Theater seats up to 450 guests for lectures, films and TED Talks, and can be reconfigured into two HD cinemas — all included in your fare. The Sports Deck offers a running track, boccie, mini golf and shuffleboard; use of the deck is included, though some guided classes carry a charge.

For swimming, the ship carries two pools: a heated main pool with a retractable roof for year-round use — with evening film screenings on the poolside screen — and an Infinity Pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and a hot tub, both included in your fare.

Wellness on Viking Fjolvar

The Nordic Spa is the wellness centrepiece of the ship, with complimentary access to the sauna and snow grotto; individual treatments and classes are charged separately. The Fitness Centre is fully equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes and free-weight space, with use of equipment complimentary. The Hair Salon offers a full menu of styling services and the signature Royal Nordic Hair Ritual, charged separately.

Cabins on Viking Fjolvar

All 84 cabins sleep two guests, and every grade faces the river. Full deck plans and cabin photography are available on the Viking Fjolvar cabins and deck plans page.

• Standard Outside Stateroom (E) — 13.9 m², with a half-height picture window giving direct river views from your cabin without a veranda.
• Veranda Stateroom (A) — 19.0 m², with a private full-size veranda behind floor-to-ceiling glass doors, ideal for morning coffee or an evening watching the river.
• Explorer Suite (ES) — 41.3 m², the most expansive option on board, featuring a wraparound veranda with 270-degree river views and nearly double the outdoor space of a standard veranda stateroom.

Where Viking Fjolvar sails

Current sailings on Viking Fjolvar explore the Seine River, departing from Paris, on itineraries of up to seven nights departing from late September 2026. Because every itinerary begins in France, you will need to fly from Australia — Cruise1st can arrange flights, pre- or post-cruise hotel nights and all transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package, so the cruise sits at the centre of a fully planned holiday rather than a standalone booking.

To see every available sailing, browse all Viking River Cruises departures or search specifically for Seine River itineraries departing Paris.

Why book Viking Fjolvar with Cruise1st

Cruise1st's Best Price Guarantee means you can book with confidence, and our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to help you weigh up cabin grades, fare inclusions and add-ons before you commit. For a trip that starts with a flight to France, our Cruise1st Package option — covering flights, hotels and transfers alongside the cruise — means one booking, one point of contact and no gaps in your itinerary.

Other Viking ships to consider

If you are weighing up your options across the Viking fleet, you may also want to look at Viking Vali and Viking Magni, both other ships in the same fleet. For ocean sailings, Viking Orion, Viking Venus and Viking Neptune are further ships in the Viking fleet you can explore, as is Viking Mississippi for river cruising in a different destination.

Common questions about Viking Fjolvar

When does Viking Fjolvar sail, and where does she go?

Viking Fjolvar sails the Seine River on itineraries departing from Paris, France. Current sailings depart from late September 2026 on voyages of up to seven nights. All sailings listed on Cruise1st are operated by Viking River Cruises.

What is included in the cruise fare on Viking Fjolvar?

Your fare covers dining in The Restaurant, World Café, Pool Grill, Aquavit Terrace, Wintergarden and Mamsen's, as well as access to The Living Room, the main pool, the Infinity Pool, the Sports Deck, The Nordic Spa and the Fitness Centre. The Theater and all its programming are also included. Speciality dining venues such as Manfredi's Italian Restaurant®, The Chef's Table and The Kitchen Table carry separate charges, as do most beverages, individual spa treatments and some fitness classes.

Which cabin grade is right for me on Viking Fjolvar?

If river views from your cabin without a veranda suit your budget, the Standard Outside Stateroom at 13.9 m² is a practical choice. The Veranda Stateroom at 19.0 m² adds a private outdoor space behind full-height glass doors. For the most space and the widest outlook, the Explorer Suite at 41.3 m² features a wraparound veranda with 270-degree river views. Our Australian cruise experts can talk through the differences seven days a week.

Do I need to fly to join Viking Fjolvar?

Yes — all current sailings depart from Paris, France, so Australian travellers will need international flights. Cruise1st can arrange flights, hotel nights in Paris before or after your cruise, and transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package, making the whole trip straightforward to plan and book in one go.

What prices are available for Viking Fjolvar sailings?

Sailings on Viking Fjolvar are currently available from A$4,995pp* for departures from late September 2026. Prices vary by cabin grade, sailing date and fare inclusions. Our team can help you find the combination that suits your travel plans.