What Is the Largest River Cruise Ship?

By Alice Nichols

The largest river cruise ship in the world is the Viking Ingvar, owned and operated by Viking Cruises. It is a 644-foot long, five-deck vessel that can accommodate up to 479 passengers.

The cruise ship was built in 2019 and is currently sailing along the Danube River, from Budapest to Amsterdam.

Viking Ingvar offers a variety of amenities and activities for its guests. The top deck has an expansive pool area with two swimming pools, two hot tubs, and a large sun deck with chaise lounges and day beds.

There’s also an indoor gym, spa, salon, and library with Wi-Fi access.

Onboard dining is provided in three main restaurants — the Aquavit Terrace buffet restaurant, the World Café casual dining restaurant, and Manfredi’s Italian restaurant. There are also two specialty restaurants — Chef’s Table (which offers a five-course tasting menu) and The Chef’s Table Grill (featuring steaks). For entertainment, there are live music performances in the evening at the Atrium Bar & Lounge.

In addition to its onboard amenities and activities, Viking Ingvar also offers shore excursions that allow guests to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful cities and towns. These excursions range from cultural tours of cities such as Vienna or Prague to visits to historical sites like Nuremberg or Salzburg.

Conclusion:

The Viking Ingvar is currently the world’s largest river cruise ship; it measures 644 feet long and can accommodate up to 479 passengers. It boasts a variety of onboard amenities ranging from swimming pools and spas to specialty restaurants as well as shore excursions that allow guests to explore some of Europe’s most iconic cities and towns.