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Jarl is a noble Norse warrior renowned for his strength and intelligence. According to Norse legend, Heimdal disguised himself as a human named Rig, and leaves his post at the gateway to Asgard, where he is guarding the gods, to travel the earth where he fathered three children: Thrall (serf), Karl (freeman) and Jarl (earl).

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2013
  • Year Refurbished

  • Year Entered Present Fleet

    2013
  • Country of Registry

    Switzerland
  • Tonnage (GRT)

    2,062
  • PAX (basis 2)

    190
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    190
  • Passenger Decks

    4
  • Number of Crew

    50
  • Officers' Nationality

    International
  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

    International

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    9
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    95
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    70
  • Interior

    0
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.5

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Based on 6 reviews

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Viking Jarl

APRIL

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PROS

Food staff and officers

CONS

Short trips around ports.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Had a great time even with a busted leg. The excursions were well worth the trip. Too bad that many excursions were cut short due to the distance between ports

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Trip to Christmas Markets

DECEMBER

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PROS

Very clean ship loved the atmosphere of such boats. Vary good programs and the food was excellent after dinner programs were fun.

CONS

Not used to eating at 7:00 to 7:30.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Viking does an excellent job of meeting you at the airport take you to your hotel or ship. Great people leading the excursions they are very knowledgeable of the history of excursions they led. At the end of the trip Viking was there to make sure you made your flight connection at the airport. They helped you if they were any flight changes coming or going. You are in good hands with viking. Stress free.

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Review of Budapest to Regensberg

MAY

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PROS

Interesting excursions led by excellent tour guides, food was good, met a lot of interesting people

CONS

Dinner was served at 7:30 - 8:00 pm - much too late for me. So many people crowded in the dining room produced a dull roar

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Two seatings for dinner would be better than one. Wish there could have been more entertainment in the evening - maybe local people singing folk songs or playing traditional music Would have liked more lectures about the areas we visited

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Ryan Anniversary Trip

OCTOBER

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PROS

Free air - package price - itinerary - food - excellent service

CONS

Terrible wifi

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was our second Viking river cruise. The food and service was excellent. All the tour guides were very knowledgeable. There was something for everyone's interests. Would highly recommend Viking for anyone interested in river cruising.

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Great Experience

OCTOBER

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PROS

Meals, staff, tours, accomodations, scenery

CONS

shower stall size

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I'm being picky about the shower stall, a small inconvenience considering everything else was "Top of the Line"! Regional dinner meals were outstanding, especially the soups. The staff were always accommodating, friendly and fun. The included tours were more than we expected - educational, well-managed and tour guides were exceptional. The Danube is truly a beautiful river with excellent port visits (Regensburg was our favorite surprise!). We did have to change ships due to the river level and Viking managed it almost seamlessly. Yes, we had to pack and unpack and rise an hour earlier, but by the end of day it was a non-event. Well done!

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Don and Loretta sail away in Europe

OCTOBER

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PROS

The staff were amazing. Good food.

CONS

Two raw rainy days. National holidays in Hungary and Austria - closed shops

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was a great trip. We met a lot of really nice people, and had a great time. The program director (Boris) was a total stitch. It was interesting to watch the ship sail through the various locks on the Danube. We didn't get a chance to shop a lot in Budapest or Salzburg due to the fact that the days we were there were national holidays in the respective countries and the shops were closed. We had a great time regardless. Very attentive personal service.

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