Do Viking River Cruise Ships Have Swimming Pools?

Viking River Cruises is a unique river cruise company that does not offer fitness equipment on most of its ships. However, some ships do offer them. The only two ships that feature a swimming pool onboard are Viking Hemming and Viking Torgil, both sailing on the Douro River. Viking ships were considered pioneers in building modern European longships, and some ships in their river fleet have pools, including those that sail the Douro River, the Nile River, and the Mekong River. The heated Main Pool with Retractable Dome provides a calming oasis for year-round swims and soaks.

Viking ships are designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a variety of destinations and experiences. Some river cruise lines, like Emerald Waterways, have retractable roofs. Many river cruise ships have hot tubs on board and an increasing number have swimming pools. During a Viking Oceans cruise, passengers can lounge at one of the ships’ two pools and attend a cultural experience.