Viking announced new details about its 2020 river cruise season recently. Of particular note: the addition of four new ships custom built to navigate the Seine River in the heart of Paris.

Inspired by their award-winning Viking Longships, the four new, identical vessels will debut in 2020; all to be deployed on Viking’s popular eight-day Paris and the Heart of Normandy itinerary by 2021.

Hosting just 168 guests in 84 staterooms, the new Seine Ships – Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga will feature many of the industry-defining longship features including

• The Aquavit Terrace,
• A wide variety of stateroom choices
• Onboard solar panels
• Viking’s signature and often emulated Scandinavian design

Designed specifically to navigate the Seine River, these four ships will dock in the center of Paris, right next to the Eiffel Tower.

 “We have always had a strong vision for how to help guests explore the world in comfort. For 22 years, we have led the industry in defining what modern river cruising looks like for experienced travelers who have interests in history, art and culture”

Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.

Sailing round-trip from Paris, guests on Viking’s Paris and the Heart of Normandy itinerary will enjoy a number of unique travel experiences, like:

• Explore Giverny and visit the beautiful gardens and charming farmhouse where Claude Monet lived and worked.
• Trace the footsteps of Joan of Arc in Rouen
• Walk hallowed ground at Normandy’s American Military Cemetery and World War II beaches
• Savoring Normandy cuisine. .

This 8-day cruise along the Seine River celebrates history, art, food and customs in the country’s most dazzling urbane and pastoral settings

Booking Details

From now through December 31, 2019, U.S. residents can take advantage of special savings on cruise fares, and up to free air on 2020 and 2021 ocean and river itineraries.