About Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises pioneered the modern European Longship class in 2012 and remains the largest single operator on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Seine. Each Longship carries about 190 guests across three passenger decks, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors in most staterooms, a bow Explorer Suite and a sun deck framed by an organic herb garden.
Today the line operates a fleet of 41 ships ranging from 82 to 386 guests. The newest vessel in service entered the fleet in 2024, while the oldest still sailing under the brand was launched in 2012.
The brand currently sails 7 distinct waterways. Each river demands a slightly different vessel — Rhine and Danube longships are typically 33 ships at roughly 135 metres in length, while the line's Douro, Loire, Mekong and Nile vessels are purpose-built for shallower waters and tighter lock chambers.
Rivers sailed
Rhine Danube Douro Rhône & Saône Main & Moselle Nile Mississippi
Complete fleet listing
Every active ship in the Viking River Cruises fleet, sorted by launch year. Click any vessel for the full profile, including cabin categories, deck plan and signature itineraries.
| Ship | Class | Launched | Guests | Cabins | Decks | Length | Primary river |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Idun | Longship | 2012 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Skadi | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Tor | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Magni | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Forseti | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhône & Saône |
| Viking Jarl | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Bragi | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Embla | Longship | 2013 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Egil | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Var | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Vali | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Modi | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Skirnir | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Atla | Longship | 2014 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Hemming | Douro Class | 2014 | 106 | 53 | 3 | 80 m | Douro |
| Viking Torgil | Douro Class | 2014 | 106 | 53 | 3 | 80 m | Douro |
| Viking Lif | Longship | 2015 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Mani | Longship | 2015 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Hlin | Longship | 2017 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Alsvin | Longship | 2017 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Gefjon | Longship | 2017 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Rolf | Longship | 2017 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Rinda | Longship | 2018 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Kvasir | Longship | 2018 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Radgrid | Longship | 2018 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Osfrid | Douro Class | 2018 | 106 | 53 | 3 | 80 m | Douro |
| Viking Hervor | Longship | 2019 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Egdir | Longship | 2019 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Main & Moselle |
| Viking Helgrim | Douro Class | 2019 | 106 | 53 | 3 | 80 m | Douro |
| Viking Beyla | Longship | 2022 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Aton | Nile | 2022 | 82 | 41 | 3 | 72 m | Nile |
| Viking Osiris | Nile | 2022 | 82 | 41 | 3 | 72 m | Nile |
| Viking Mississippi | US Modern | 2022 | 386 | 193 | 5 | 137 m | Mississippi |
| Viking Sigrun | Longship | 2023 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Heimdal | Longship | 2023 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Saga | Longship | 2024 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Sigyn | Longship | 2024 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Tialfi | Longship | 2024 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Ullur | Longship | 2024 | 190 | 95 | 3 | 135 m | Rhine |
| Viking Hathor | Nile | 2024 | 82 | 41 | 3 | 72 m | Nile |
| Viking Sobek | Nile | 2024 | 82 | 41 | 3 | 72 m | Nile |