{"id":630,"date":"2009-07-13T11:05:31","date_gmt":"2009-07-13T18:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/cruise-companies\/viking-river-cruises\/viking-pakhomov\/"},"modified":"2018-08-27T03:05:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T07:05:18","slug":"viking-pakhomov","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/cruise-companies\/viking-river-cruises\/viking-pakhomov\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Ingvar"},"content":{"rendered":"

VIKING INGVAR Ship Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Originally constructed as part of the mammoth, 27-ship \u201c302\u201d-series, Viking Ingvar<\/strong> was known as Viking Pakhomov<\/strong> until late 2011. Along with her sisters Viking Helgi<\/strong><\/a> and Viking Truvor<\/strong><\/a>, she carries 210 fortunate guests along Russia\u2019s historic Volga River<\/a>.\u00a0 Built in 1987, Viking Ingvar was fully refurbished in 2009 and again in 2011, offering European-style amenities in all 104 staterooms. These range from comfortable, hotel-style beds to 26-inch flat-panel televisions.\u00a0 Thee open-air promenade decks allow for expansive views of the legendary Volga River.<\/p>\n

VIKING INGVAR Staterooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are eight distinct stateroom categories aboard Viking Ingvar:<\/p>\n

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  • Category CS <\/strong>staterooms were designed specifically for the solo traveler. At 70 square feet, these rooms feature a single Pullman-style bed along with a picture window that opens. These two staterooms are located on Upper Deck and have a bathroom with shower, air conditioning, a small wardrobe, and a television featuring English-language programming.<\/li>\n
  • Category EX and FX <\/strong>staterooms are located all the way forward on Main deck, and include hotel-style beds that can be separated if needed, along with two fixed porthole windows. These rooms also feature a bathroom with shower, a desk and vanity area, a small sitting area, a television with English-language programming, and full air conditioning. Category FX staterooms measure 173 square feet, while Category EX rooms are slightly larger at 207 square feet.<\/li>\n
  • Category AX, BX, CX, and DX<\/strong> staterooms are located on Upper, Middle, and Main decks. All feature hotel-style beds that can be separated if needed, along with a large picture window that opens. These rooms also feature a bathroom with shower, a desk and vanity area, a small sitting area, a television with English-language programming, and full air conditioning. Categories AX, BX and CX all measure 160 square feet, while Category DX staterooms are slightly smaller at 140 square feet.<\/li>\n
  • Category AA Suites<\/strong> are the top level of accommodation aboard Viking Ingvar. Located on Middle Deck, these forward-facing staterooms are a spacious 320-square feet and include several large picture windows that open. A full-size bathroom with separate shower, tub, and dual-vanity sinks compliments these suites, which also include a sitting area, large wardrobe, full air conditioning, a television with English-language programming, and a sofa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    VIKING INGVAR Public Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In addition to her three expansive open promenade decks, Viking Ingvar features a reception area, restaurant, and observation lounge. The Reception area also hosts a 24-hour coffee and tea station, while the Restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casually elegant setting where the seating is always open. This allows guests to dine with whomever they choose at a variety of table sizes.<\/p>\n

    Located on Upper Deck, the forward-facing Observation Lounge makes the perfect venue to enjoy a cold drink and conversation with newfound friends without ever having to take your eyes off the beautiful Volga.<\/p>\n

    A Library and onboard Boutique are also offered, along with laundry service, two dedicated bars and an onboard elevator \u2013 a rarity among many river cruise vessels.<\/p>\n

    \u00a0River Cruisers Should Know!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Complimentary Internet Access is provided in guest staterooms.<\/li>\n
    • Category AX Staterooms 422 and 423 have structural columns in the room.<\/li>\n
    • Category EX Staterooms 227 and 228 measure 215 square feet; EX staterooms 229 and 230 are 207 square feet.<\/li>\n
    • Although designed for the solo traveler, Category CS staterooms can still feel a little cramped due to their small size of 70 square feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n