Signature highlights
The ship features a panoramic lounge, library, walking track and sun deck with an outdoor seating area. Its shallow-draft Longship design is well suited to European waterways.
Viking Einar
Live Position ● 2 days ago
Heading to: BASEL
4.9 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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About Viking Einar
Viking Einar is a 190-guest Viking Longship launched in 2019 for European river cruising. Its compact 135-meter profile is designed for the Rhine, Main and Danube, with four passenger decks, 95 cabins and a shallow draft. The ship combines Scandinavian-style interiors with a panoramic lounge, open-air Aquavit Terrace, full-service restaurant and sun deck. Most accommodations offer either a French balcony or veranda, while larger suites provide separate living and sleeping areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7687
- MMSI
- 269057687
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes a main restaurant with scenic views and the casual Aquavit Terrace, which offers open-air seating when conditions permit.
Entertainment
Passenger programming centers on destination talks, port briefings, cultural enrichment and live music rather than large-scale theatrical production.
Staterooms & suites
The 95 cabins include standard window staterooms, French-balcony rooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites and two Explorer Suites. Cabin sizes range from approximately 135 to 445 square feet.
For families
Viking Einar is oriented toward adult river travel and does not emphasize dedicated children's facilities or family entertainment.
Pools, spa & wellness
A sun-deck walking track and outdoor spaces provide light exercise opportunities, while the ship's river-focused design emphasizes relaxed sightseeing over resort-style recreation.
Accessibility
Available cabin information indicates no dedicated accessible or connecting staterooms; passengers with mobility requirements should confirm current arrangements with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The vessel uses diesel-electric propulsion with multiple generator and electric-drive units, a configuration suited to efficient maneuvering on European rivers.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: May 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 26, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 1, 2027 | Dec 8, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 8, 2027 | Dec 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 3, 2028 | May 10, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |