Viking Sigrun

Sailing the Rhine on Viking Sigrun

Viking Sigrun joined the Viking River Cruises fleet in 2019, purpose-built for the Rhine and sized to fit the river’s locks and low bridges — 135 metres long and carrying 190 guests, with a crew of 53. The ship runs seven-night itineraries in both directions along one of Europe’s most storied waterways, threading through Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands from late autumn into early December.

The Rhine programme runs in two directions. From Basel northbound to Amsterdam, the ship typically calls at Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mannheim, Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne before reaching Kinderdijk and Amsterdam — a November and December programme with departures from A$3,195 pp*. The same route runs in reverse, departing Amsterdam southbound to Basel, with calls including Dordrecht, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg and Breisach. Both are seven-night, one-way sailings; the full current schedule is on the Amsterdam cruises page.

Viking Sigrun also sails the Danube and the Benelux waterways — Budapest and Bucharest feature as embarkation ports — making her one of the more widely deployed ships in the fleet. The Benelux region page and the Budapest departures page list those sailings as they open.

Because every departure is from continental Europe — the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary or Romania — the cruise naturally sits at the heart of a wider European trip. Cruise1st puts the flights from Australia, the hotels either side and all transfers on a single booking alongside the cruise itself, so nothing is left to arrange separately.

What the Viking River Fare includes

Every Viking Sigrun sailing is priced under the Viking River Fare, which bundles a meaningful set of inclusions into the base price. A complimentary shore excursion is included at every port of call. All onboard dining is covered, with menus built around regional specialities, and beer, wine and soft drinks are poured at lunch and dinner as standard. Coffee, tea and bottled water are available around the clock. Wi-Fi is included throughout the ship, and UNESCO heritage site visits are part of the programme. It is an all-in approach to the river day — the shore, the meals and the culture are accounted for before you spend anything extra.

On board Viking Sigrun

The ship’s public spaces are few and well-considered — exactly what a 190-guest river vessel calls for. The Aquavit Terrace® is the social heart of the ship at mealtimes: an al fresco dining space open for breakfast and lunch where guests eat alongside the moving river scenery, included in every fare. The Lounge runs floor-to-ceiling windows along the riverside, and is the place to settle with a drink at the bar in the evening and compare notes on the day’s port — beverages carry a charge there unless a drinks package is part of your booking. The Library offers a curated book collection in a quieter corner, well away from the bar, and is included for all guests.

Up top, the Sun Deck gives 360-degree views and doubles as the site of the ship’s Walking Track — both free to use whenever the ship is clear of low bridges and canal passages, which the crew announces in advance. There is also a small Herb Garden on board, tended during the voyage and used daily by the culinary team for the regional dishes served below.

Cabins and suites on Viking Sigrun

Across 95 cabins, Viking Sigrun offers eight grades spread across outside, balcony and suite categories. Outside staterooms come in two grades and feature half-height picture windows — direct natural light and a constant view of the passing riverbank. Balcony grades step up to two options with French-style or full private veranda access. The suite category runs to four grades, spanning Decks 2 and 3, and brings a full-size private veranda — a genuine outdoor river space for morning coffee or an evening watching the valley slide past. The Viking Sigrun cabins and deck plans page has every grade laid out in full, including positioning by deck.

Viking River Cruises’ Rhine fleet

Viking Sigrun sails the Rhine alongside thirteen other ships on the same waterway. All are bookable through Cruise1st:

• Viking Gefjon
• Viking Rota
• Viking Gersemi
• Viking Hervor
• Viking Annar
• Viking Honir
• Viking Dagur
• Viking Haki
• Viking Sigyn
• Viking Herja
• Viking Egdir
• Viking Hild
• Viking Hlin

The Danube is covered by a separate group of ships — Viking Vali and Viking Eldir, Lif, Vidar, Aegir, Gullveig, Baldur and Embla among them. For river cruising in the United States, Viking Mississippi sails the lower Mississippi. The full line overview is on the Viking River Cruises page.

Booking Viking Sigrun with Cruise1st

Cruise1st carries the full Viking River Cruises programme and backs every booking with our Best Price Guarantee. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week — before you book and whenever a question comes up. Because Viking Sigrun departs from ports across Europe, most Australian travellers will want flights, hotels and transfers arranged alongside the cruise itself; our Cruise1st Packages put all of that on one booking, one itinerary and one point of contact.

Questions about sailing on Viking Sigrun

Can the Sun Deck be used throughout the journey?

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 — standard practice on all Rhine river ships. The crew gives notice before these closures, and they are typically brief.

Are drinks included with the Viking River Fare?

Beer, wine and soft drinks are included at lunch and dinner as part of the Viking River Fare. Coffee, tea and bottled water are available at no charge around the clock. Drinks ordered at the Lounge bar outside mealtimes carry an individual charge unless a drinks package has been added to the booking.

Does the Viking River Fare include shore excursions?

Yes — one complimentary shore excursion is included at every port of call. UNESCO heritage site visits are also part of the programme. Additional or alternative excursions can be booked separately.

What is the best direction to sail the Rhine on Viking Sigrun?

Viking Sigrun runs the Rhine in both directions — Amsterdam to Basel and Basel to Amsterdam — both as seven-night, one-way sailings calling at largely the same ports. The scenery of the Rhine Gorge between Rüdesheim and Koblenz is dramatic from either side; the choice often comes down to which city you prefer to begin or end in. Cruise1st can arrange the hotels and transfers at both ends regardless of direction.

How far in advance should I book a Viking Sigrun sailing?

The current programme runs through November and December 2026, with a limited number of departures on the Rhine. River ships carry far fewer guests than ocean vessels — 190 aboard Viking Sigrun — so popular sailings in the Christmas market season book out well ahead. Speaking to one of our Australian cruise experts early gives the most cabin-grade choice and the best available fares under the Best Price Guarantee.