Signature highlights
The ship features an Aquavit Terrace at the bow, a shaded sun-deck seating area and an organic herb garden. Its lounge and restaurant use large panoramic windows for river views.
Viking Astrild
Viking Astrild is a 98-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2015. This page lists 2 upcoming departures across 2 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 ● 39 minutes ago
Heading to: DresdenCurrently on: 9-Night European River Cruises: Berlin to Prague (9 nights) — En route to Torgau — last stop Wittenberg
Berlin
→ Berlin
→ Wittenberg
→ Wittenberg
→ Torgau
→ Meissen
→ Dresden
→ Bad Schandau
→ Prague
→ Prague
0.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Astrild
Viking Astrild is a purpose-built Viking Longship-Elbe river vessel designed for smaller-scale cruising on the Elbe. Built in 2015 by Neptun Werft, it carries up to 98 guests in 49 outside staterooms, including veranda and French-balcony categories. Its compact 110-metre hull is suited to the river’s shallower navigation conditions. Passenger spaces center on a panoramic restaurant, lounge and bar, Aquavit Terrace, library, shop and sun deck, with Viking’s destination-focused programming and included onboard Wi-Fi.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7521
- IMO number
- 8352277
- MMSI
- 269057521
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining is provided in a panoramic restaurant, with additional outdoor dining and viewing available at the Aquavit Terrace.
Entertainment
Onboard options include a lounge and bar, library, shop, infotainment system, films on demand and Viking cultural programming.
Staterooms & suites
All 49 staterooms have outside river views. Categories include standard staterooms, French-balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms and two veranda suites.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck provides space for walking and relaxation, but the ship does not advertise a dedicated fitness center or swimming pool.
Where Viking Astrild sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $389 | $400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $3,499
· $389/night
Ports of Call
Prague, Decin, Bad Schandau, Scenic Sailing: Elbe River +6 more
Next: Oct 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,599
· $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Astrild FAQ
What flag does Viking Astrild sail under?
Viking Astrild is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Astrild hold?
Viking Astrild carries about 98 guests with roughly 33 crew.
How old is Viking Astrild?
Viking Astrild entered service in 2015.