Viking River Cruises · Douro Class

Viking Helgrim

Viking Helgrim is a 106-passenger Douro Class river cruise vessel operated by Viking River Cruises. Launched in 2019, she measures approximately 80 metres in length and offers 53 staterooms and suites across 3 passenger decks. Viking Helgrim primarily sails the Douro, with seasonal repositioning to additional waterways.

Launched2019
Guests106
Cabins53
Decks3
Length80 m

About Viking Helgrim

Viking Helgrim belongs to Viking River Cruises's Douro Class series and entered service in 2019. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 80 metres in length and accommodates up to 106 guests in 53 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.

Viking River Cruises pioneered the modern European Longship class in 2012 and remains the largest single operator on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Seine. Each Longship carries about 190 guests across three passenger decks, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors in most staterooms, a bow Explorer Suite and a sun deck framed by an organic herb garden. Viking Helgrim reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Douro, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the Viking River Cruises fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish Douro Class ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

CategorySquare feetDeckWindow / viewMax guests
Standard Stateroom 140 sq ft Main Deck Fixed window 2
Veranda Stateroom 165 sq ft Middle Deck French balcony 2
Veranda Suite 290 sq ft Upper Deck Veranda 2

Deck plan

Viking Helgrim is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck
Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.
Upper Deck
Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.
Middle Deck
Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.
Main Deck
Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.
For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a Douro Class-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

  • Sun deck with shaded lounge area
  • Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
  • Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
  • Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
  • Lift between most passenger decks
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Hair salon and small fitness room

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those Viking Helgrim sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

ItineraryLengthSample portsRegion
Portuguese Vintage 8 nights Porto · Régua · Pinhão · Vega de Terron · Salamanca · Barca d'Alva Douro
Douro Wine Country 8 nights Porto · Entre-os-Rios · Régua · Pinhão · Pocinho · Salamanca Douro
Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Douro river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.

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