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Five Things to Know About Viking River Cruises' Lofn Cruise Ship

By Travel & Leisure February 14, 2017
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Viking Longship Lofn
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Passengers:190
World's Best 2016 Awards Rank: #6 River Ship
Best for: Adults who loves food, wine, culture, and Scandinavian design.

Sails: The Holland Canals, the Rhine River

At a Glance: A Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2016 winner, placing sixth in the River Ship category. One of Viking’s much-lauded Longships, the Lofn debuted in 2015 and continues the line’s tradition of destination-centric river cruises with an emphasis on cuisine and culture.

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The Design Is Nordic

Viking Longship Lofn
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As befits Viking’s Scandinavian roots, the ship is all blonde woods, light fabrics, and clean lines. Floor-to-ceiling windows are everywhere, from the dining room to the sleek two-deck atrium, flooding the public spaces with light and giving everyone in the room a view of the castles and villages rolling by.

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Most Cabins Have Balconies

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Reflecting the airy design of the rest of the ship, staterooms are filled with earth tones and accents of light gray, and all of the bathrooms have heated floors. Sizes range from 135 square feet for French Balcony rooms to 445 square feet for the two Explorer Suites, each of which has a private wraparound verandah and a French balcony off the bedroom. Seven Veranda Suites (275 square feet) and 39 Veranda Staterooms (205 square feet) also have full balconies, while the 25 Standard staterooms (150 square feet) have a window.

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The Food Reflects the Destination

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The first sign that this ship takes food seriously: the organic herb garden on the open-air top deck. You’ll find the greens—along with ingredients purchased fresh in each port—in the regionally inspired meals at The Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and a three-course dinner at night. For example, in Germany, passengers might be served dishes like forest mushroom velouté and Alsace pink roasted duck. (Classics like steak frites and poached salmon are also served.) For something more casual, head to the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, for a light breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the bow of the ship. Some tables sit on the deck, while others are located under a glass roof and walls, with a retractable glass wall that open up to the outside on warm days.

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There’s an Emphasis on Culture

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To help immerse passengers in the local culture, experts and performers come on board at port. One day it might be a traditional glass blower, the next a classical concert. Or you might take in a lecture on German current affairs or learn how to make Alsatian flammkuchen.

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Almost Everything Is Included

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In keeping with Viking’s no-nickel-and-diming philosophy, everything from unlimited WiFi to beer, house wine, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner are wrapped into your cruise fare. And so are many shore excursions, such as a trip to see the windmills around Kinderdijk, the Netherlands, and a walking tour of Strasbourg, France. More involved outings—such as a Mercedes-Benz factory tour—generally cost extra.

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