Viking Schumann This Cruise is Full Board
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WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEES
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Viking Schumann is a small, intimate river cruise vessels with an unusually shallow 80 cm draft, meaning the bottom of the ship is very flat, and pump jets that minimize the impact of potentially low water levels. Viking Schumann is perfect for the Elbe River, which is very shallow; This intimate cruise ship carries just 112 passengers.
Ship Features
- 56 comfortable outside staterooms (8 deluxe and the rest standard)
- Sun deck with 360-degree views
- Observation Lounge/Bar/Library
- Restaurant
- Onboard boutique
- Free shipwide wireless internet service
- Laundry service
Fine Dining
Our chefs create a variety of tasty offerings for you, with freshly prepared seasonal local vegetables, European specialties adapted to satisfy the tastes of our passengers, and homemade soups prepared daily. For breakfast, choose from our selections of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or a choice of entrées and dessert. And for dinner, you are treated to a five-course gourmet menu with regional specialties. You can also select from our regional wines to perfectly complement your meal. And wherever you sail, you will find enhancements reflecting your itinerary—it is all part of experiencing the local culture.
While you are aboard a Viking ship, you enjoy myriad services, from shipwide wi-fi service to laundry to complimentary bottled water
Cutural Highlights
To complement your onshore excursions, take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore:
• Hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making, wooden shoe-carving or glassblowing
• Classes in cooking specialties like apple strudel and Alsatian flammkuchen
• Traditional performances of folk music and dance, or waltzes by Strauss
• Tastings of local cheeses, coffees, liqueurs and other delicacies
These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Cultural Curriculum
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. We offer a series of onboard multimedia talks to shed light on the history and culture of the places you visit. Learn about:
• Dutch Masters or French impressionists
• Castles along the Rhine Valley
• The formation of the European Union
• The life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Wine and cuisine of southern France
• Key words and phrases in the local language wherever you are traveling
These presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.
Please note sailing times and itineraries maybe subject to change, for operational reasons. The river cruise boats are not suitable for the less mobile. On river cruises English speaking local guides will join you for the visits to the historical sites but they may not travel on the cruise boat with you.
The Viking Standard
We have high standards for the English-speaking crews on board our ships. We personally recruit all of our staff members, from your stateroom steward and waiters, to hotel managers and Program Directors. Proprietary training programs are implemented by our Swiss management team to ensure we always provide the level of service you would find in a fine hotel. The Viking team brings you a level of expertise other companies cannot match.
We Manage Everything
Best of all, there is no need to do research or make arrangements in advance. We take care of all the details—transportation, reservations, entry fees and more. You return home enriched with wonderful memories.
All River Cruise Holidays Include:
Return travel to the UK
Deluxe ensuite stateroom with river view
All meals on board
Complimentary house wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner on
board 2012 cruises
Exciting Excursion programme
Fascinating visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
No regional flight supplements
Plus - no surcharge guaranteed once your deposit is paid
Extend Your Stay
Berlin - 2-night pre-extension - £299 per person - Optional
Begin your European adventure in Berlin, giving you time to see the many landmarks of this vibrant world capital. Two nights at the Hilton Berlin (or similar), daily breakfasts and a panoramic city tour are included along with the services of a Viking host.
Prague - 2-night post-extension - £299 per person - Optional
Give yourself more time in Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Your centrally located hotel allows you to explore the city’s many landmarks on your own. Two nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar) and daily breakfasts are included, along with the services of a Viking host.
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Viking Schumann River Cruise
