Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Seine, Viking Skaga has a 125-meter hull, 360-degree sun deck, walking track, panoramic public spaces, and two Explorer Suites with wraparound balconies.
Viking Skaga
Viking Skaga is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 1 upcoming departure across 1 itinerary 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.
Viking Skaga at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 10%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #398 of 520 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: Paris City
9.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Skaga
Viking Skaga is a purpose-built Viking Longship designed for the Seine River and introduced in 2020. Its shortened 125-meter hull allows it to reach central Paris, while the 168-guest layout provides an intimate river-cruise experience. Passenger spaces include panoramic dining and lounge areas, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a sun deck with walking track, and 84 outside staterooms. The ship uses hybrid engines and solar panels, with a Scandinavian-inspired interior and two distinctive Explorer Suites offering wraparound views.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- NEPTUN WERFT, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7744
- IMO number
- 9916886
- MMSI
- 269057744
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship features a main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge, an indoor-outdoor venue at the bow for al fresco dining.
Entertainment
Onboard leisure areas include a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, and television and movie programming in the staterooms.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 84 outside staterooms: standard rooms, French-balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites, and two Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites include separate living and sleeping areas plus a private wraparound balcony.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck includes a walking track and shaded seating area, with open-air river views from the upper deck.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the middle and upper decks. Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking lists ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration, and solar panels on the sun deck that contribute to the ship's energy needs.
History & sister ships
Other Longship ships
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Viking Jarl Viking River Cruises · 2012
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Viking Vidar Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Vili Viking River Cruises · 2012
Where Viking Skaga sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | $371 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,599
· $371/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Skaga FAQ
What flag does Viking Skaga sail under?
Viking Skaga is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Skaga hold?
Viking Skaga carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Skaga?
Viking Skaga entered service in 2017.
How big is Viking Skaga?
At 2,354 gross tons and 125 m long, Viking Skaga is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.