Viking Mimir

Sailing the Maas, Rhine and Danube on Viking Mimir

Viking Mimir is Viking River Cruises’ ship on the Maas, the gentle Dutch and Belgian waterway that winds through some of the Low Countries’ most rewarding towns. Alongside her Maas programme, she also takes to the Rhine — the great artery connecting Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands — and to the Danube, the river that links Budapest, Vienna and the cities of Central Europe. That range gives her an unusually broad European programme for a single river ship.

All six current sailings are one-way itineraries, running between seven and fourteen nights. Departures leave from Amsterdam, Antwerp, Budapest and Basel, landing her guests in a different city from the one they boarded. The Maas cruises and the Rhine sailings both use Amsterdam as a gateway, while the Danube programme starts or finishes in Budapest. Because these sailings begin in the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary and Switzerland, the cruise is naturally the centrepiece of a wider European trip — Cruise1st puts the flights out of Australia, the hotels either side and all transfers together on one booking, so nothing is left to arrange separately.

On board Viking Mimir

At 135 metres and carrying 190 guests with a crew of 53, Viking Mimir is built to the proportions that define European river cruising: narrow enough for historic locks and canals, long enough to carry a genuinely comfortable set of spaces. The ratio of crew to guests — roughly one to four — keeps service attentive without being formal.

The public rooms are designed around the river. The Aquavit Terrace® extends to the outdoors and is the natural spot for breakfast and lunch while the banks drift past — it is included in every cruise. For evenings and quieter moments, the Lounge runs floor-to-ceiling windows along its length, framing the landscape as guests gather at the bar; beverages are charged individually unless a package has been booked. Up top, the Sun Deck offers 360-degree views and a Walking Track, and is the best place on the ship to watch the countryside open up — though access is restricted during canal passages and when passing under low bridges, as the ship’s safety requirements demand.

Quieter pleasures are well covered too. A curated Library provides a retreat for reading away from the main gathering spaces, and the Herb Garden — a genuinely distinctive feature — grows fresh herbs on board that the culinary team uses daily in regional dishes. Both are open to all guests and included in the cruise.

The Viking River Fare — what every sailing includes

Viking River Cruises operates a single, clearly structured tariff called the Viking River Fare. It is not a bare-bones ticket: the fare bundles a complimentary shore excursion at every port, full onboard dining with regional specialities, and beer, wine and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner, plus round-the-clock coffees, teas and bottled water. Wi-Fi is included, as are UNESCO site visits. That means the headline price covers the substance of the experience — excursions, meals, house drinks and internet — leaving guests to choose extras rather than essentials once on board.

Cabins on Viking Mimir

Viking Mimir carries 95 cabins across eight grades, divided between outside staterooms, balcony cabins and suites. The outside grades come with half-height picture windows that bring the river scenery directly into the cabin, and both outside grades allow guests to board at noon with stateroom access from 3 pm — useful when a one-way itinerary begins with an afternoon sail. Balcony grades step up to two grades of their own, while the suite categories run to four grades, with options including a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and, at the top end, a full-size private veranda for morning coffee and open-air evenings on the water. The Viking Mimir cabins and deck plans page has every grade laid out in full.

Viking River Cruises’ European fleet

Viking Mimir is Viking River Cruises’ ship on the Maas. The line runs a fleet of 30 ships across Europe and beyond, grouped by the waterway each one sails. Knowing which river you want to sail is the first step to finding the right ship.

Ships that sail the 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

Ships that sail the Danube River, Europe

• Viking Eldir
• Viking Vali
• Viking Lif
• Viking Vidar
• Viking Aegir
• Viking Gullveig
• Viking Baldur
• Viking Embla

Ships that sail the Moselle River, Europe

• Viking Idi
• Viking Alsvin

Ships that sail the United States

• Viking Mississippi

Ships that sail the Transatlantic

• Viking Vela
• Viking Astrea
• Viking Lyra

Ships that sail the Western Mediterranean

• Viking Libra

The full Viking River Cruises page has the line’s story and its complete fleet.

Booking Viking Mimir with Cruise1st

Cruise1st offers Viking Mimir sailings from A$7,195pp*, with the line’s Best Price Guarantee applied to every booking. Because the embarkation ports — Amsterdam, Antwerp, Budapest and Basel — all require a flight from Australia, every Viking Mimir holiday we put together is a complete package: flights, hotels either side of the cruise and all transfers, on one booking. Our Cruise1st Packages are designed exactly for this, and our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week to shape the trip around what you actually want — including the right cabin grade and fare inclusions from the outset.

Questions about sailing on Viking Mimir

Is the Sun Deck always accessible?

The Sun Deck is open to all guests and included in the cruise, but access is restricted during canal passages and when the ship passes under low bridges — a standard safety measure on European river ships. At all other times it is the best spot on board for open-air views and the walking track.

Are drinks included in the fare?

The Viking River Fare includes beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, plus coffee, tea and bottled water throughout the day. Other beverages — spirits, premium wines ordered outside meal service — carry an additional charge unless a drinks package has been added to the booking. Cruise1st can advise on package options when you book.

Are shore excursions included?

Yes — the Viking River Fare bundles a complimentary shore excursion at every port of call, as well as UNESCO site visits. That is a meaningful inclusion on a river itinerary where the ship typically docks in a different town each day, and it sets the structure of the daily programme without additional cost.

What is the Maas, and how does it compare to the Rhine and Danube as a river cruise?

The Maas (also known as the Meuse) flows through the Netherlands and Belgium, passing through quieter, less-visited towns than the busier Rhine and Danube corridors. For travellers who have already done the classic Central European routes, it offers a different pace and a less-trodden set of ports. Viking Mimir covers all three waterways, so a conversation with our team can help match the right itinerary to what you are looking for — the Maas cruises page lists every sailing currently on offer.

Can Cruise1st book the flights and hotels as part of the same holiday?

Yes, and for Viking Mimir it is the natural way to book. Every sailing departs from Amsterdam, Antwerp, Budapest or Basel — all requiring a flight from Australia — so the cruise sits at the centre of a wider trip. Cruise1st puts the international flights, any pre- or post-cruise hotels, and all airport and port transfers together on one booking. Cruise1st Packages cover exactly this, and our specialists are available seven days a week to put it together.