Viking Gyda

Gyda is a name that appears in various sagas and historical texts. One notable figure named Gyda was the daughter of Eirik, King of Hordaland. According to legend, she played a significant role in King Harald Fairhair's quest to unify Norway.

These intimate Viking Longships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors.

Viking Gyda Ship Features

All small, modern Viking Vessels are elegantly designed for discovery and comfort. Each longship is identical and features all outside staterooms, serene Scandinavian spaces, and light-filled public areas.

• 53 outside staterooms with river view
• All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms feature a full-size veranda or a French balcony
• Sun Deck with shaded sitting area; swimming pool; organic herb garden; solar panels; putting green
• Aquavit Terrace, a revolutionary outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
• Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
• Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
• Library & onboard shop
• Elevator
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• Laundry service
• Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand, and in-house programming

Viking Gyda Ship Accommodations

Viking River Cruises' purpose-built ships offer a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. There is no finer way to travel from Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in the spacious Explorer Suites. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known.

• Veranda Suite: A river-view suite with a full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony in sleeping quarters, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
• Veranda Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower and hairdryer.
• French Balcony Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with a French balcony, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with a spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer.
• Standard Stateroom: A river-view stateroom with a half-height picture window, a queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows, and a private bathroom with an accessible shower.