Viking Rurik travels the waterways between Moscow and St. Petersburg, exploring part of the vast network of rivers, lakes and inland seas that was Russia's first natural highway. While cruising the Volga, Svir and Neva rivers you will be charmed by the country's overwhelming beauty.
Viking Rurik Facts and Statistics
- Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
- Year Built 1975
- Year Refurbished 2012
- Ship's Class/Group Niche / Specialty
- Passengers (Max Occupancy) 196 Passengers
- Number of Crew 110
- Country of Registry Russia
Viking Rurik Ship Information
Ancient Russia comes to life in the famous Golden Ring cities of Yaroslavl and Uglich, with their historic kremlins and monasteries. Viking Rurik, built to European standards and renovated in 2012, features a restaurant with panoramic views, two bars, a sun deck, and 98 comfortable outside staterooms each equipped with air conditioning.
Viking Rurik Ship Features
All small, modern Viking Vessels are elegantly designed for discovery and comfort. Each longship is identical and features all outside staterooms, serene Scandinavian spaces and light-filled public areas.
- 95 comfortable outside staterooms
- All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
- Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
- Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
- Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
- Library & onboard shop
- Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
- Laundry service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
- Free WiFi
Viking Rurik Ship Accommodations
The purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to
the abundance of extra perks and amenities in 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.
- Standard Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with a half-height picture window, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with an accessible shower.
- French Balcony Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with a French balcony, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with a spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
- Veranda Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
- Veranda Suite: A river-view suite with a full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony in sleeping quarters, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
- Explorer Suite: A river-view suite with a private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and a French balcony in sleeping quarters, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
