Viking Magni

Sailing the Danube and the Maas on Viking Magni

Viking Magni currently sails two distinct European waterways. On the Danube she runs one-way itineraries of up to 14 nights connecting Budapest with ports further west — a classic Central European river programme through some of the continent’s most storied cities. On the Maas she offers journeys through the Low Countries, with sailings departing from Amsterdam and Antwerp. All four itineraries currently on sale are one-way passages, ranging from 9 to 14 nights.

Because all of Viking Magni’s sailings depart from the Netherlands, Belgium or Hungary, the cruise is the middle of a longer trip — we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers, as one holiday. Sailings from Amsterdam, Antwerp and Budapest are all on the menu, and you can explore the full Maas river programme on its own page.

On board Viking Magni

Viking Magni carries 190 guests and 53 crew across a 135-metre hull — a ratio that keeps service personal and the ship manoeuvrable on rivers that larger vessels cannot reach. The layout is designed around the view: at every turn, the river is the backdrop.

The Aquavit Terrace® is the heart of outdoor life, an al fresco dining space where breakfast and lunch are served with the passing landscape as the scenery. It is included in the cruise fare. Above it, the Sun Deck offers 360-degree views and a walking track for anyone who wants to stay active between ports — though it closes during canal passages and under low bridges for safety. A separate Walking Track is also available for a stroll with fresh air and open water views, again at no extra cost.

Inside, the Lounge runs floor-to-ceiling windows along the waterline, making it the natural place to watch Europe slide past with a drink in hand. Beverages carry an individual charge unless a package has been booked. For quieter moments, the ship’s Library holds a curated collection of books and provides a calm corner away from the main gathering spaces — use is included in the fare.

One of Viking Magni’s more distinctive touches is the Herb Garden, a living corner of greenery on board that the culinary team draws on daily to produce regional dishes. It is open to all guests to visit, and its produce travels as far as the Sun Deck, where the aromas accompany anyone relaxing up top.

Cabins on Viking Magni

Viking Magni has 95 cabins across eight grades, divided between outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites. The outside grades share a half-height picture window with river views and direct fresh-air access without needing to pass through public decks. The balcony grades step up to their own private outdoor space. Suites open with French balcony doors directly onto the river air and panoramic views, and the larger suite grades offer a private outdoor veranda as well as significantly more living space than a standard stateroom. The full breakdown of every grade and the deck plans lives on the Viking Magni cabins and deck plans page.

The Viking River Fare — what’s included

Viking River Cruises operates a single structured fare called the Viking River Fare. It is not all-inclusive, but it covers a generous baseline: a complimentary shore excursion at every port, full onboard dining with regional specialities, and beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner. Coffees, teas and bottled water are included around the clock. The fare also covers free Wi-Fi and UNESCO site visits. Guests who want more flexibility with beverages can arrange a drinks package; anything outside the included list is charged individually.

Why book Viking Magni with Cruise1st

Cruise1st’s Best Price Guarantee applies to every sailing, so if you find the same cruise cheaper elsewhere we will match it. Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week — before you book, not just after — to help you pick the cabin grade and fare inclusions that suit your trip. And because Viking Magni sails in Europe, the cruise itself is just one part of what we arrange: through Cruise1st Packages we put the flights, hotels either side and transfers on the same booking, so there is one itinerary, one point of contact and nothing to piece together yourself.

The Viking River Cruises fleet

Viking River Cruises runs 30 ships currently on sale through Cruise1st, spread across Europe and beyond. Viking Magni sails the Danube and the Maas; below is the full fleet by waterway.

Danube River, Europe
Viking Eldir, Viking Vali, Viking Lif, Viking Vidar, Viking Aegir, Viking Gullveig, Viking Baldur, Viking Embla

Rhine River, Europe
Viking Gefjon, Viking Rota, Viking Gersemi, Viking Hervor, Viking Annar, Viking Honir, Viking Dagur, Viking Haki, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Herja, Viking Egdir, Viking Hild, Viking Hlin

Moselle River, Europe
Viking Idi, Viking Alsvin

Maas
Viking Mimir

Transatlantic
Viking Vela, Viking Astrea, Viking Lyra

Western Mediterranean
Viking Libra

United States
Viking Mississippi

Viking also operates ocean ships; the Viking Cruises page covers the wider fleet including Viking Orion and Viking Neptune.

Questions about sailing on Viking Magni

Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Magni?

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is part of the Viking River Fare and is included for every guest throughout the voyage, with no need to purchase a separate package.

Are drinks included in the fare?

Beer, wine and soft drinks are included at lunch and dinner, and coffees, teas and bottled water are available around the clock at no charge. Drinks ordered outside those meals — at the bar in the Lounge, for example — carry an individual charge unless a beverage package has been added to the booking.

Do excursions cost extra on Viking Magni?

The Viking River Fare includes one complimentary shore excursion at every port of call, as well as UNESCO site visits where the itinerary includes them. Additional or optional excursions beyond the included programme may carry a charge.

Can I access the Sun Deck at all times?

The Sun Deck is open to all guests and free to use, but access is restricted during canal passages and when the ship passes under low bridges — a practical safety measure on European waterways rather than a policy limit. Outside those moments it is the best place on board for open-air views and a walk on the running track.

How do I get to the ship from Australia?

All of Viking Magni’s sailings depart from Europe — Amsterdam, Antwerp or Budapest — so the cruise is the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st books the flights from Australia, the hotel either side and the transfers to and from the ship as one complete holiday, so there is nothing to arrange separately. Prices from A$8,695pp* cover the cruise itself; speak to our Australian cruise experts seven days a week to build the full package around it.