Signature highlights
Scandinavian design, panoramic public areas, 360-degree Sun Deck, walking track, putting green, herb garden and Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Hlin
Viking Hlin is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 5 upcoming departures across 5 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Live Position ● 6 hours ago
Heading to: LELYSTADCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Speyer — last stop Rudesheim
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Moored
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About Viking Hlin
Viking Hlin is a 2014 Viking Longship designed for intimate European river cruising, carrying up to 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms. Its Scandinavian-inspired interiors, panoramic public spaces and compact 135-metre profile suit Rhine and other major European waterways. The ship combines a hotel-like atmosphere with Viking’s signature destination-focused format, including an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a glass-walled restaurant and a Sun Deck with open views. An elevator serves the Middle and Upper decks, while some lower-category cabins are stair-access only.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7478
- IMO number
- 8339885
- MMSI
- 269057478
- Draft
- 2.0 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace & Lounge for casual dining and scenic views.
Entertainment
Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, onboard library, shop, Wi-Fi and Viking’s destination-oriented talks and programming.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms: Standard, French Balcony, Veranda, Veranda Suite and Explorer Suite categories. Suites include separate living and sleeping areas.
For families
The ship is oriented toward adult river cruising and does not prominently advertise dedicated children’s facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Sun Deck walking track and open-air spaces support light exercise and relaxation; no dedicated full-service spa is listed on the official ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks. Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion is designed to reduce vibration, and the Sun Deck includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Mar 21, 2027 | Book → | |||
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 28, 2027 | Dec 5, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 5, 2027 | Dec 12, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |