Viking Tir

Sailing the Danube and Rhine on Viking Tir

Viking Tir splits her programme between two of Europe’s great waterways. On the Danube, she runs one-way itineraries of 7 to 14 nights, departing from Budapest and from Regensburg in Germany. On the Rhine, she sails one-way voyages of 7 nights, leaving from Amsterdam and from Basel in Switzerland. Because every sailing departs from a European port, the cruise is the natural middle of a longer trip — Cruise1st books the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers as one holiday, so there is nothing to piece together separately.

Sailings touch cities that reward time on foot: Budapest, with its thermal baths and riverside parliament building, and Amsterdam, with its concentric canals and world-class museums. Between those bookends, the river does the work — moving guests overnight or by day past vineyards, medieval towns and UNESCO-listed sites without the need to pack and unpack.

What the Viking River Fare includes

Every sailing on Viking Tir is sold under the Viking River Fare, a genuinely inclusive tariff that takes most of the guesswork out of budgeting. It covers a complimentary shore excursion at every port of call, full onboard dining with regional specialities, and beer, wine and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner — along with coffees, teas and bottled water around the clock. Wi-Fi is included throughout, as are visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites on the itinerary. It is a fare that leaves very little to add.

On board Viking Tir

At 135 metres long and carrying 190 guests with a crew of 53, Viking Tir is built to the longship template that Viking River Cruises has refined over many years — wide enough for comfort, narrow enough to navigate Europe’s rivers and locks. The ship launched in 2019, and her godmother is Gisela Ruckert.

Dining centres on the Aquavit Terrace®, an al fresco space where breakfast and lunch are served with the river passing on either side — a genuinely different experience from an enclosed restaurant, and one that makes the landscape part of every meal. Inside, the Lounge runs floor-to-ceiling windows along its length, framing the riverbanks while guests gather at the bar or unwind between ports. Beverages at the bar carry an individual charge unless you have added a drinks package.

Up on the Sun Deck, a Walking Track circles the ship for a simple way to stay active with the breeze and the view. Note that the Sun Deck closes during canal passages and low-bridge crossings for safety. The ship also carries an on-board Herb Garden — a small but telling detail: the culinary team harvests it daily to flavour the regional dishes served across the ship. For quieter moments, the Library holds a curated collection of books in a corner designed for focused reading away from the social spaces.

Cabins on Viking Tir

Across 95 cabins there are eight grades, grouped into outside, balcony and suite categories. Outside staterooms come in two grades and feature a river-view half-height picture window that brings natural light and scenery into the cabin, along with a heated bathroom floor and an anti-fog mirror — comfort details that matter in a compact space. Embarkation from noon and stateroom access from 3 pm gives guests time to settle before the first port. Balcony grades offer two options at the next level, while suites span four grades — the entry point carries a French balcony with an opening glass door, and all suites share the early-access embarkation benefit. Full grade details, dimensions and deck plans are on the Viking Tir cabins and deck plans page.

Why book Viking Tir with Cruise1st

Because Viking Tir’s sailings all depart from European ports — Budapest, Amsterdam, Basel and Regensburg — most Australian travellers will want flights and accommodation arranged around the cruise. Cruise1st puts all of that on a single booking: the international flights, the hotel nights before and after, the airport and port transfers, and the cruise fare itself. That is what our Cruise1st Packages are built to do.

Whatever cabin grade or fare inclusions suit you, our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week to help you choose. Every booking is covered by our Best Price Guarantee, and we have been selling Viking River Cruises long enough to know the ships and the rivers well.

Current sailings on Viking Tir start from A$5,695pp*.

Viking River Cruises’ fleet by waterway

Viking River Cruises operates 30 ships across Europe and beyond. Here is how the fleet breaks down by river and region:

The ships that sail the Danube River, Europe
Viking Vali, Viking Eldir, Viking Lif, Viking Vidar, Viking Aegir, Viking Gullveig, Viking Baldur, Viking Embla — plus Viking Tir herself.

The 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.

The ships that sail the Moselle River, Europe
Viking Idi, Viking Alsvin.

The ships that sail the Maas
Viking Mimir.

The ships that sail the United States
Viking Mississippi.

The ships that sail the Transatlantic
Viking Vela, Viking Astrea, Viking Lyra.

The ships that sail the Western Mediterranean
Viking Libra.

Viking also operates ocean ships — explore Viking Cruises for the full picture, including Viking Orion, Viking Venus and Viking Neptune.

Questions about booking Viking Tir from Australia

Do I need to arrange my own flights to join the ship?

No. Because Viking Tir departs from Budapest, Amsterdam, Basel and Regensburg, most guests will fly in from Australia. Cruise1st books the international flights, connecting transfers and any hotel nights before or after the cruise as part of the same booking — nothing is left for you to organise separately.

Are drinks included on Viking Tir?

The Viking River Fare includes beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, and coffees, teas and bottled water throughout the day. Drinks ordered at the bar in the Lounge outside of meals are charged individually unless you have added a drinks package to your booking.

Is Wi-Fi available on board?

Yes. Wi-Fi is included under the Viking River Fare for all guests, throughout the voyage.

Can I access the Sun Deck at all times?

The Sun Deck — which also carries the Walking Track — is open to all guests and is one of the best places to watch the river scenery unfold. Access is restricted during canal passages and when passing under low bridges, for safety reasons, but these periods are typically brief.

How many cabin grades does Viking Tir have?

There are eight grades across outside, balcony and suite categories. Outside cabins come in two grades, balcony cabins in two, and suites in four — ranging from a French balcony entry option to the top suite grades. The cabins and deck plans page has every grade laid out in full.