The Best River Cruise Holidays with the Viking Prestige
Viking Prestige is the newest state-of –the art ship in Europe. Privileged guests will discover Europe’s most famous waterways on board this green ship and will be treated with luxurious accommodations similar to that of a boutique hotel. Viking Prestige has two large suites and 97 staterooms. The upper and middle deck staterooms are furnished with verandahs while the standard staterooms at the main deck are provided with picture windows – for guests to enjoy the passing panorama in the comfort of their staterooms. In addition, Viking Prestige also has a sundeck with a 360⁰ view and shaded sitting area for guest to enjoy the countryside sceneries. This newly minted cruise ship was created with a cutting-edge design, unparalleled comfort and environmental friendly.
Viking Prestige
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Dining on board Viking Prestige is an epicurean delight with local specialties in every region visited incorporated in the ship’s extensive menu as part of experiencing the local culture. The ship’s chefs create an array of delicious offerings for guests, with fresh local seasonal vegetables and European cuisine expertly prepared and artistically presented for the guests’ delight. There is also a long list of regional wines that guests can choose from to complement their meal.
To complement the onshore excursions, guests of Viking Prestige are privileged to join the Viking’s cultural highlights – in depth learning and enriching activities both ashore and on board. This includes classes in cooking regional specialties such as apple strudel; applied demonstrations in glassblowing, wooden shoe-carving and cuckoo clock making; traditional presentations of folk dance and music or waltzes by Strauss; and sampling of local delicacies such as liqueurs, coffee and cheeses. These immersive experiences are incorporated as a vital part of learning more about the areas through which the guests cruise. Each activity is designed to highlight each itinerary.
Other features of Viking Prestige for the guests comfort and enjoyment is the observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows; restaurant with a panoramic view, free ship-wide internet service, library, onboard boutique and laundry service.