Helgi - Prince and prophet; inherited Russian empire Rus
A prince and a prophet immortalized in Russian literature, Helgi was a Viking of adventure and of legend. In the early 10th century, Helgi inherited the ancient Russian empire Rus founded by Rurik, believed to be his brother-in-law.
Itineraries This Ship Sails
Unpack just once on our small, state-of-the-art ships, enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination. See why Viking is the world’s leader in river cruising.
Russia Ship Features
- All staterooms are outside with river view
- Suites are 400 square feet, have 2 flat-panel TVs & panoramic windows
- Most Deluxe staterooms & Suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration
- All Suites & Cat AX-BX staterooms have a veranda
- All CX-DX staterooms have a large picture window that opens
- Private, modern bathrooms with separate shower & premium bath products; bathrobe & slippers upon request
- Sony 26” flat-panel TV with CNBC, CNN, BBC & more
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & air conditioning
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Sun deck with shaded sitting area
- A walk-around, open air promenade deck
- Restaurant with panoramic views
- Elevator
- The Lounge & two bars with panoramic windows
- Free internet service
- Doctor on board
- Laundry service
- Voltage: 220V & 110V (U.S. outlet) in stateroom
Interactive Deck Plan
Suite (AA) Features
- Suites are 400 square feet and have panoramic windows
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a large veranda along both sleeping and living quarters
- Large private bathroom with shower, bathtub and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- View the Suite in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Junior Suite (JR) Features
- Junior Suite size: 337 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a full-sized veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- View the Junior Suite in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Veranda (AX) Features
- Stateroom size: 225 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a private veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- PLEASE NOTE: Stateroom 400 is slightly smaller at 220 sq. ft.
- View the Veranda Stateroom in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Veranda (BX) Features
- Stateroom size: 230 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a private veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- View the Veranda Stateroom in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Deluxe (CX) Features
- Stateroom size: 160 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Large picture window 4.10 ft. x 2.79 ft. (can be opened)
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- View the Deluxe Stateroom in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Deluxe (DX) Features
- Stateroom size: 140 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration) *Cabin 217 does not have a twin-bed configuration option
- Large picture window 4.10 ft. x 2.79 ft. (can be opened)
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- View the Deluxe Stateroom in our 360° Russia Ships Tour
Panorama Bar Features
An excellent spot to enjoy a glass of wine and take in the scenery, especially during arrival at one of your historic destinations.
The Restaurant Features
Gaze at breathtaking scenery through the Restaurant’s panoramic windows as you dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal.
Boutique Features
Filled with interesting and unique items, our onboard boutique is the ideal place to pick up a gift for yourself or a loved one back home.
Library Features
Select from a range of informational and inspirational travel books for your browsing pleasure.
Reception Features
The middle deck lobby area is a great place to get information during your journey. Your Program Director’s desk is located here, so that you can easily ask questions or discuss the day’s activities. There is a 24-hour tea and coffee station with a fruit basket and convenient restrooms.
Stateroom Features
Our Viking cruise ships offer you a choice of stateroom category. From spacious Deluxe Staterooms and Veranda Staterooms with a private veranda, to Junior Veranda Suites, each offers understated elegance and sweeping river views. Our exquisite Suites boast living room areas, and private verandas with gorgeous river views.
Suite (AA)
- Suites are 400 square feet and have panoramic windows
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a large veranda along both sleeping and living quarters
- Large private bathroom with shower, bathtub and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Individual climate control
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
Junior Suite (JR)
- Junior Suite size: 337 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a full-sized veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
Veranda Stateroom (AX)
- Stateroom size: 225 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a private veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
- PLEASE NOTE: Stateroom 400 is slightly smaller at 220 sq. ft.
Veranda Stateroom (BX)
- Stateroom size: 230 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a private veranda
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
Deluxe Stateroom (CX, DX)
- Stateroom size: 160 sq. ft.
- Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
- Large picture window 4.10 ft. x 2.79 ft. (can be opened)
- Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
- Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
- Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
- Air conditioning
- Space under bed for storing suitcases
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
- 26-inch Sony flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including CNN and other English-language programming
Where We Sail
Volga River
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Ship Highlights
The Viking fleet in Russia and Eastern Europe offers exceptional ambiance with all the comforts of a fine hotel. Enjoy spacious staterooms and suites, an inviting restaurant and beautiful public spaces on elegant ships that set a new standard of river cruising excellence in the region.