Viking Saturn - Cruises from $2,599

Viking Saturn Ship Information

France's famed southern coast and Italy's Renaissance treasures take center stage on this eight-day Mediterranean sojourn. Immerse yourself in Catalonian and Tuscan art, architecture and history during overnights in Barcelona and Tuscany. In the South of France, call on historic Montpellier and picturesque Marseille, and visit Monte Carlo, Monaco's glamorous city by the sea.

Viking Saturn Ship Dining

Immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine on an optional interactive culinary journey. At the onboard cooking school, experience firsthand how the ships' world-class chefs bring distinct, local flavors from market to table.

• The Restaurant: The main dining venue, The Restaurant offers the highest onboard dining experience amid a streamlined Scandinavian design. The menu includes regional cuisine and always available classics enhanced with locally sourced ingredients, so you can explore new cultures through food.
• Manfredi's Italian Restaurant: Manfredi's offers the best of Italian cuisine, whether the farm-inspired heartiness of Tuscany or the famed flavors from Rome. Subdued, ambient lighting creates a warm, welcoming air in this traditional restaurant recalling Italy's beloved trattorias.
• The Chef's Table: The sommeliers and culinary masters at The Chef's Table create the perfect pairing of food and wine. During a multicourse tasting, they pour select vintages and serve thoughtfully prepared dishes made for each other.
• World Cafe: With live cooking, an open kitchen and premium sushi/seafood choices, the World Cafe provides a vibrant interactive experience and a wide range of international flavors. Dine indoors or al fresco on the Aquavit Terrace for stunning panoramic views.
• Aquavit Terrace: In the spirit of the revolutionary outdoor settings of the award-winning river ships, Viking has created the Aquavit Terrace, providing more al fresco dining experiences than on any ship at sea.
• Mamsen's: Located in the Explorers' Lounge and named for "Mamsen," the Hagen family matriarch, this venue offers Norwegian specialties for breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack or evening treat.
• Wintergarden: In this elegant space under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, you can participate in a calming tea ceremony or indulge in afternoon tea service while enjoying the soft strains of a string quartet.
• Pool Grill: For a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack, the Pool Grill serves casual fare prepared to order. Choose from the Viking Burger, Seared Ahi Tuna and much more. A small salad bar is also available for a lighter meal.
• Room Service: Care to enjoy a quiet dinner in the comfort of your stateroom? A midnight snack? Or perhaps breakfast in bed? For your convenience, Viking offers 24-hour room service, 7 days a week, with many of the signature dishes to choose from.
• The Kitchen Table: Regional cuisine, always available classics and the most al fresco dining at sea.

Viking Saturn Ship Bars & Lounges

Linger over melodic tunes while sipping a classic martini or vintage Armagnac in Torshavn, a lively music venue reminiscent of romantic jazz lounges of 1940s Hollywood.

• The Library: Tucked in a private alcove of The Living Room, the well-curated Library is a literary traveler's dream. Select from a broad range of titles from world histories to biographies.
• The Living Room: The ideal setting for relaxation, The Viking Living Room draws guests together at the heart of the ship. Spacious seating, calming classical compositions performed by the Viking Resident Musicians and enriching activities foster camaraderie.
• Explorers' Lounge: With two-story panoramic windows for maximum views, the Explorers' Lounge is inspired by epic journeys of discovery. This inviting space is the perfect place to share a cocktail with friends or relax while taking in the scenery.
• Wintergarden: Under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood in the serene Wintergarden, indulge in afternoon tea service, complete with freshly made finger sandwiches, richly textured scones and delightful desserts.
• Aquavit Terrace: The revolutionary Aquavit Terrace is a magical space where your destination is your dining room. Located outside the World Cafe, it provides more al fresco dining experiences than on any ship at sea.
• Torshavn: Elegant, light-filled ships thoughtfully designed to connect you to your destination.

Viking Saturn Ship Onboard Activities

Cultural enrichment programs to supplement your onshore experience. From art to history to destination-focused reading, everything is hand-selected to enhance your experience, both on board and at your destination.

• World-Class Guest Lecturers: Complement your onshore experiences with the onboard lecture program, designed to shed light on your destination's art, architecture, music, geopolitics, natural world and more. They are hosted by a wide range of experts, from authors and archaeologists to former diplomats and news correspondents, eager to share their knowledge with you.
• Viking Resident Historians: The faculty of historians provide an enhanced level of enrichment, delivering high-level historic, iconic lectures specific to your journey, supplemented by roundtable discussions, where you can engage in a smaller, more intimate group setting; and daily "office hours" for one-on-one time with guests.
• Destination Performances: Each Viking itinerary includes one or more Destination Performances representing the most iconic cultural performing art form of the region-whether it be Portuguese fado with its melancholy melodies and poignant lyrics; traditional Greek dancing; Italian opera, a centuries-old storytelling art form; or world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre singers from St. Petersburg.
• Port Talks: Amsterdam. Bergen. Venice. San Juan. Vancouver. Tokyo. Sydney. Gain an overview of your next day's port of call through informative multimedia presentations covering the history and culture of your destination, as well as highlights of must-see landmarks. And feel prepared for each new day of exploration with a deeper understanding of the places you will visit.
• Munch Moments: Through an exclusive relationship with Oslo's Munch Museum, Viking has been granted the digital rights to the entire collection of Norway's most famous artist, Edvard Munch.
• TED Talks: Viking is proud to partner with TED, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization devoted to spreading bold new ideas and sparking conversation. Curious minds watch TED's short, powerful talks focused on the arts, history, geography, science, longevity and more to gain a deeper understanding of the world.
• Viking Art & Design Guide: Should you wish to familiarize yourself with your ship before traveling, you can download the free Viking Voyager app before you go. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the Scandinavian public spaces, with insightful commentary from your host, Karine Hagen.
• Viking Resident Musicians: Should you wish to familiarize yourself with your ship before traveling, you can download the free Viking Voyager app before you go. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of the Scandinavian public spaces, with insightful commentary from your host, Karine Hagen.
• The Met: Live in HD: Bringing classical music alive, the resident pianist, guitarist, violinist and cellist perform calming classical compositions throughout the ship. Viking hopes you will find yourself transported by the chamber music of the Viking Resident Musicians and enjoy some of the benefits of classical music-lifting your spirit, soothing your soul and adding to your onboard enrichment.

Viking Saturn Ship Onshore Experiences

An included excursion in every port, plus The Viking Way of exploration. Viking takes you closer to the heart of the places you want to visit, docking where larger ships cannot and providing you more time to explore.

• Local Life: Viking provides fascinating insights into Local Life during excursions that reveal the rhythms of daily living in your destination. Experience Saigon's vibrant streets by pedal cab. Peruse the dusty stacks at the most famous bookstore in Paris. Taste your way through a culinary tour of Sydney. This is the ideal way to experience a place like a local.
• Working World: Witness wood carving in Bali. Tour the vineyards and wine cellars of Italy, New Zealand and beyond. Meet the harvesters of the world's farms, from the banana plantations of Caribbean St. Lucia to the spice farms of Indian Goa. Glimpsing the world at work helps you tap into its passions and see its people anew.
• Privileged Access: Viking has arranged exclusive entry for Viking guests to cultural treasures all around the world. Visit seldom-seen collections with before- and after-hours access to world-class museums; be a special guest at private homes and palaces not open to just anyone; or attend cultural performances of folklore, ballet and opera to get an insider's view during these private tours.

Viking Saturn Ship Accommodations

All-veranda ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

• Owner's Suite
• Explorer Suite
• Penthouse Junior Suite
• Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
• Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
• Veranda Stateroom