Viking Tor

Sailing the Danube on Viking Tor

Viking Tor is a 135-metre river longship built in 2013 for Viking River Cruises, designed specifically for the Danube’s storied waterway. With 95 cabins and a crew of 53 looking after 190 guests, the ratio keeps the atmosphere relaxed and attentive — a far cry from large ocean liners. The godmother of Viking Tor is Marit Barstad Viking Sky, lending the ship a name drawn from the Norse tradition Viking carries across its entire fleet.

What sets a Viking Danube sailing apart is how much of the journey unfolds without leaving the ship: dawn arriving over the spires of Budapest, the gentle curves of the Wachau Valley’s vineyards in mid-morning light, the medieval waterfront of Regensburg by late afternoon. The vessel is sized to reach ports that larger ships cannot, and her shallow draught means the river itself — not just the cities at either end — is the route.

On board Viking Tor

Viking Tor’s public spaces are designed around the view outside. The Aquavit Terrace® extends the dining room al fresco along the ship’s stern, so breakfast and lunch come with an ever-changing panorama of riverbanks, vineyards and passing villages — all included in your fare. Up top, the Sun Deck gives 360-degree views and a Walking Track for those who want to stay active while the scenery does the work; access is restricted during canal passages and under low bridges for safety, but those moments of watching the ship thread through a lock are themselves a highlight.

In the evening, the Lounge draws guests together behind floor-to-ceiling windows, with a bar where drinks can be ordered individually or as part of a package. The Library offers a quieter corner with a curated book collection — ideal for an afternoon between ports. One detail that speaks to the ship’s character: an on-board Herb Garden, tended throughout the voyage and drawn on daily by the culinary team to produce the regional dishes the Danube route is known for.

Cabins on Viking Tor

Across 95 cabins, Viking Tor offers eight grades spanning outside staterooms, balcony cabins and suites. Outside staterooms come with half-height picture windows that bring in natural light and river scenery directly from your cabin, with twice-daily housekeeping and a personal steward throughout. Balcony grades step up to private outdoor access, while the suite categories — four grades in all — include options with French balconies featuring opening glass doors, full-size private verandas and mid-level deck positioning for smooth, quiet sailing. Full grade detail, dimensions and deck plans are on the Viking Tor cabins and deck plans page.

The Viking River Fare

Every sailing on Viking Tor is priced under the Viking River Fare, which bundles a meaningful amount into the headline price. It covers 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 and UNESCO site visits are also included. The result is a fare where most of what costs extra on other lines is already settled before you board.

The Danube itinerary: Budapest to Regensburg or Passau

The sailings currently on sale run as seven-night one-way journeys departing Budapest westward, finishing at either Passau or Regensburg. The programme is a spring seasonal one, with departures in March and April 2027. Along the way, most sailings call at Bratislava, Vienna, Krems, the Wachau Valley and Linz — a sequence that moves through three countries and several UNESCO-listed sites in a single week. Fares for this route start from A$6,295pp*.

Because Budapest, Passau and Regensburg all require a flight from Australia, the cruise works best as the centrepiece of a longer European trip. Cruise1st puts the flights, hotel nights either side and transfers on the same booking — one itinerary, one point of contact. Our Cruise1st Packages are built exactly for this, and our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to shape it around your plans.

Viking River Cruises’ Danube fleet

Viking Tor is one of several Viking River Cruises ships sailing the Danube. The others currently on sale through Cruise1st include Viking Vali, Viking Eldir, Viking Lif, Viking Vidar, Viking Aegir, Viking Gullveig, Viking Baldur and Viking Embla. The Viking River Cruises page lists the full fleet and all current sailings.

Viking also operates ships on the Rhine, the Moselle and the Maas in Europe, as well as on the Mississippi in the United States and on ocean and expedition routes. A selection of those ships with their own pages includes Viking Mississippi, Viking Vali and Viking Magni.

Booking Viking Tor through Cruise1st

Cruise1st backs every booking with a Best Price Guarantee and brings together the cruise, flights, hotels and transfers under one roof. Whatever cabin grade and fare inclusions suit your plans, our team helps you match them — and because Viking Tor’s sailings depart from Central Europe, putting the full trip together in one place makes a practical difference. Call our Australian cruise experts seven days a week, or browse current sailings and packages online.

Questions about sailing the Danube on Viking Tor

What is included in the Viking River Fare?

The Viking River Fare covers a shore excursion at every port of call, all onboard meals with regional specialities, beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, unlimited coffees, teas and bottled water throughout, Wi-Fi, and UNESCO site visits. Most optional extras on comparable river lines are bundled into this fare from the start.

Can I access the Sun Deck at all times?

The Sun Deck is open to all guests and includes the Walking Track, but access is restricted during canal passages and when passing under low bridges — a safety requirement on European river routes where clearances can be tight. These restrictions are brief and the deck reopens as soon as conditions allow.

How do I get to Budapest, Passau or Regensburg from Australia?

All three embarkation ports require a flight from Australia. Rather than arranging this separately, Cruise1st packages the return flights, any hotel nights needed either side of the cruise, and all transfers into a single booking alongside the cruise itself. Speak to our team about which gateway suits your itinerary.

Which cabin grade should I choose on Viking Tor?

The right grade depends on how much time you plan to spend in your cabin and how important private outdoor access is. Outside staterooms offer river views through picture windows; balcony and suite grades add French balconies or full verandas for direct outdoor access. The Viking Tor cabins and deck plans page sets out every grade with its position on the ship, which is the most useful guide to choosing.

When do Viking Tor’s Danube sailings run?

The sailings currently on sale are a spring seasonal programme, with departures in March and April 2027. All are seven-night one-way journeys from Budapest, finishing at Passau or Regensburg. The spring timing coincides with the Wachau Valley’s apricot blossom season and generally settled river conditions on the upper Danube.