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AQUAV IT TER R AC E , V IK ING LONGSHIP
V IK ING LONGSHIP IN ONE
OF THE M A N Y R I V ER LOC K S
unusually high or low water levels making
navigation through lock s or under bridges
dif ficult. Viking has t wo key advantages to
handling water level disruptions. First, we
own and operate our ships. We have a
Switzerland-based nautical team and a
net work of local par tners and authorities
that focus on monitoring and adapting to
current water levels so that you experience
the least possible disruption.
Second, we strategically launch sister ships
on the same itinerar y, sailing in opposite
directions. This tactic allows us to implement
a ship swap in the event of low or high
water. This is typically seamless as you and
your luggage are transferred to an identical
stateroom on a sister ship sailing in the
opposite direction. These advantages allow us
to minimise the impact that water levels can
have on an itinerar y, meaning you can focus
on enjoying yourself, rather than worr ying
about potential changes or cancellations.
DOUBLE DOCKING
Viking owns many dock locations along the
rivers, and we strive to arrange the most
convenient docking available. On occasion,
due to limited space or local regulations,
ships may be required to dock alongside each
other. During this time the view from your
stateroom may be impeded temporarily and
you may need to pass through another ship
(or the other ship's guests may pass through
yours) to embark or disembark.
To cross from one ship to another you may
simply walk right through, or there could be
a number of dif ferent deck s, this depends on
fac tors such as the height of the dock, to the
t ype of ship we are docked nex t to and the
tidal levels of the river on the day.
