Viking Honir is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 7 upcoming departures across 7 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.
A small expedition-size ship at 5,000 gross tons — #327 of 520 ships we track. 26 tons of ship per guest.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Honir is a 2025-built Viking Longship designed for European river cruising on the Rhine, Main and Danube. The 135-meter ship accommodates up to 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms and combines Scandinavian styling with a hybrid diesel-electric and battery propulsion system. Passenger spaces include the Aquavit Terrace, panoramic restaurant, lounge and bar, library, shop, and a sun deck with walking track, herb garden and putting green. Its compact river-ship layout emphasizes destination-focused travel rather than large-ship entertainment.
The ship features Viking’s indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, asymmetric corridor design, three full accommodation decks plus a sun deck, and true two-room suites. Hybrid propulsion is intended to reduce vibration and improve operating efficiency.
Dining is centered on a panoramic restaurant, with al fresco breakfast and lunch available at the forward Aquavit Terrace. The lounge and bar also provide casual social space with scenic river views.
Onboard activities focus on scenery, destination enrichment and relaxed social spaces rather than casinos or large production shows. Facilities include a lounge and bar, library, shop and onboard infotainment system.
Viking Honir has 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. The suites provide separate sleeping and sitting areas, with larger private verandas in the premium categories.
The ship is designed primarily for adult travelers and destination-focused river cruising. No dedicated children's facilities or family entertainment areas were identified in the reviewed sources.
The sun deck includes a walking track, shaded seating and a putting green. No full-service spa or fitness center was identified in the reviewed sources.
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access. Travelers with mobility needs should verify deck-specific access before booking.
The ship uses hybrid propulsion combining diesel-electric engines with a battery system. Neptun Werft states that the system absorbs peak loads and is intended to reduce fuel consumption, while Viking describes the engines as producing less vibration.
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 10-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Bucharest | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 29, 2027 | Dec 6, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 6, 2027 | Dec 13, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Honir is registered in Switzerland.
Viking Honir carries about 190 guests with roughly 53 crew.
Viking Honir entered service in 2025.
At 5,000 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Honir is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 36% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
