Viking Torgil
Viking Torgil: Explore Portugal’s scenic Douro River
Snapshot
Viking Torgil was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s scenic Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.
Smaller than other Viking ships, with 106 passengers rather than 190, Viking Torgil feels more intimate and cozy. That's not surprising as the ship comes from Viking River Cruises, which has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming.
Viking Torgil has three identical sister ships, Viking Helgrim, Viking Hemming and Viking Osfrid.
Who will like sailing on Viking Torgil
If you have an interest in exploring the idyllic Douro River Valley, then sailing on Viking Torgil will make an ideal vacation, especially with the onboard educational activities available. With only 106 guests, this ship is also a good choice for travelers who prefer intimate sailings to voyages on larger, more crowded vessels.
Where Viking Torgil sails
Viking Torgil sails Portugal’s “River of Gold” itinerary from the capital of Lisbon to the Porto district. Explore Lisbon, then see unspoiled vistas, stop at ports of call largely unchanged for centuries and sample the local cuisine and port wines on your Douro River cruise.
River cruising: It's about destination immersion
River cruising is about the destination probably more so than the ship. While enjoying the creature comforts of Viking Torgil, make sure to take advantage of opportunities to connect with local culture, history and highlights of the places that you visit. Don't be surprised to see local dishes on the menu or local entertainers sharing music, dancing and stories.
Viking Torgil includes daily tours with the cruise fare, which makes the hassle of figuring out logistics less challenging. Most tours are done around lunch and then you are free to do what you choose until the ship leaves port. You'll be given a nightly briefing in the evening before dinner to get updates on the next day’s call to discuss the upcoming day’s activities, tours and logistics. Plan to attend the session to discover highlights of the upcoming town's history, art, food, music and architecture.
Dining
Viking Torgil has one restaurant. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant. When Torgil is not scheduled to leave port until later in the evening, treat yourself to a night on the town and sample cuisine at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense, but a nice way to experience the local culture.)
For breakfast, there is an ample buffet with a lot of variety. You can choose from a selection of pastries, cereals, breakfast meats, egg dishes, fresh fruit and selected cheeses. At lunch, select from the soup and sandwich bar, or from a choice of entrées and dessert. And for dinner, expect a five-course menu with regional specialties.
Staterooms
This ship was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River. From spacious Veranda Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with sliding glass doors to two-room Veranda Suites, each offers sweeping river views. The exquisite Veranda Suites boast private verandas and separate living rooms.
Entertainment & activities
River cruising is very mellow. There are not any large production shows or comedy clubs. What you will enjoy is some light piano music played by the house musician and local entertainers who are brought onto the ship to sing, dance or tell stories from the local perspective. After dinner, people hang out in the lounge and have an after-dinner drink, or they can walk back into town if the ship is not leaving port until later in the evening.
To complement your onshore excursions, take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore. Programming can include cooking classes, lectures about significant historical events, or traditional performances of folk music and dance. Don't miss the onboard opportunities to discover local tastes such as sampling local cheeses, coffees, liqueurs, beers and other delicacies.
Your take
Have you cruised on Viking Torgil? What was it like? We'd love to hear about your own experience.
Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Viking Torgil, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or by calling 1-877-322-3773.
Top highlights on this ship
- Observation lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead to an open-air Aquavit Terrace
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views and an al fresco restaurant
- Sun deck with shaded sitting area and al fresco dining area, swimming pool, organic herb garden, solar panels and putting green
- Library corner and onboard boutique
Fast facts
Overheard
“This stylish river ship launches a well-rounded cruise with well- designed, nicely appointed suites and cabins. A cheerfully decorated restaurant on board offers decent food, although lacking the ‘wow’ factor.”
