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November 29 to December 6, 2027 7 nights | Basel to Amsterdam
*NOTE THAT SOME CATEGORIES ARE SOLD OUT!
*Pricing is per person based on double occupancy and is subject to change until booked. Prices are for Cruise portion only and do NOT include airfare. Prices shown reflect the $500 per cabin promotion for April 2026.
- Explorer Suite (ES) $10,999 445 sq. ft. with a private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views, separate sitting room, and French balcony in the bedroom.
- Veranda Suite (AA) $7,999 275 sq. ft. with two full-size rooms, a veranda off the living room, and a French balcony in the bedroom. The veranda is a real step-out balcony, but compact, about enough room for two chairs and a small table.
- Veranda Stateroom (A) $4,949 205 sq. ft. with a true step-out veranda. Viking’s veranda cabins do have a real balcony, but it is compact, not a large ocean-ship style balcony.
- Veranda Stateroom (B) $4,799 205 sq. ft. with the same true step-out veranda as category A. Compact balcony size, about enough room for two chairs and a small table.
- SOLD OUT - French Balcony (C) $4,449 135 sq. ft. with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, but not a step-out balcony.
- SOLD OUT - French Balcony (D) $4,299 135 sq. ft. with the same French balcony setup as category C.
- Standard (E) $3,549 150 sq. ft. with a half-height picture window near the waterline.
- Standard (F) $3,499 150 sq. ft. with a half-height picture window near the waterline.
*Important Note-River cruise pricing and promotions can fluctuate, and Viking is not holding cabin space, so both price and availability are subject to change until the booking is made.
FEATURING THE BRAND NEW VIKING HALOGI (launched 2026)
New Viking Ship Halogi A cozy European river cruise through some of the most festive Christmas market cities along the Rhine, with the ease of unpacking once and enjoying a special holiday girls trip together. If Europe at Christmastime has always been on your list, this is a beautiful and easy way to do it. Space is very limited and these sailings fill quickly.
Hálogi - Norse God of Fire
Hálogi, also known as Logi, was a jötunn, a supernatural giant and a powerful fire-spirit. With a fire giantess, Glöð, he had two beautiful daughters, Eisa (meaning “Embers”) and Eimyrja (“Ashes”). Logi was often associated with Kari, the god of the wind, and Aegir, the god of the sea. Together they represented the three primal elements on Earth—fire, wind and sea.
- Only 190 guests
- Crew: 53
- Length: 443 feet
- Year built: 2026
- Cruise Line: Viking
- Ship: Viking Halogi (Brand New for 2026)
- Dates: November 29 to December 6, 2027
- Route: Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Length: 7 nights
- Land Portion: To be determined and not included in cruise pricing
- Flights: Not included
- Cabins: Pricing is based on double occupancy
- Best For: Travelers who want a beautiful Europe trip without packing and unpacking from city to city
- 🎄 Christmas markets in Basel, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, and Amsterdam
- 🚢 Scenic sailing through the Middle Rhine
- ✨ Smaller ship experience
- 🧳 Easy logistics compared to land touring
- 🤍 A group trip that still gives you space and flexibility
- 🏰 A great fit for travelers who want Europe at Christmastime without a complicated itinerary
- ❄️ Think true European Christmas market weather: chilly days in the low-to-mid 40s, cold nights in the 30s, and the chance of rain, misty air, and maybe even a little snow
- It sails right after Thanksgiving
- It follows a classic Basel to Amsterdam Christmas markets route
- Viking has already set up the group
Cruise from $3499 per person
Pricing is based on current availability and promotions at the time of booking and is not locked in until booked.
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