Signature highlights
The ship features a Sun Deck with 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden and solar panels. Its observation lounge and Aquavit Terrace provide prominent forward-facing river views.
Viking Aegir
Viking Aegir is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 4 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.
Viking Aegir 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 ● 20 minutes ago
Heading to: PassauCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Linz — last stop Krems
8.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Aegir
Viking Aegir is a 135-metre Viking Longship built in 2012 for European river cruising. The Switzerland-registered vessel carries up to 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms, including standard, French-balcony, veranda and suite accommodations. Its four-deck layout includes a panoramic observation lounge, restaurant, Aquavit Terrace, library and open-air Sun Deck. Designed for the Rhine, Main and Danube, Aegir offers an intimate onboard experience focused on scenic viewing, regional excursions and relaxed Scandinavian-style public spaces.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7408
- IMO number
- 8339732
- MMSI
- 269057408
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining is centered on the main restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace, which provides indoor-outdoor seating and buffet-style options with panoramic views.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment is generally low-key, with an observation lounge and bar, library, onboard boutique, live regional performances and destination-focused presentations.
Staterooms & suites
The 95 outside staterooms comprise 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites.
For families
The ship is designed primarily for adult river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's clubs, waterslides or other major family activity facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Aegir offers outdoor relaxation areas on the Sun Deck, but published ship information does not indicate a dedicated spa, fitness center or swimming pool.
Accessibility
The vessel has an elevator connecting the principal accommodation and public decks, but prospective guests with mobility requirements should confirm detailed accessibility arrangements with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The Longship design incorporates solar panels and a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system intended to improve operating efficiency.
History & sister ships
Other Longship ships
Viking Baldur Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Bestla Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Buri Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Embla Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Ingvi Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Jarl Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Lif Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Odin Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Tor Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Ve Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Vidar Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Vili Viking River Cruises · 2012
Where Viking Aegir sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $314 | $350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,199
· $314/night
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 14, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Aegir FAQ
What flag does Viking Aegir sail under?
Viking Aegir is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Aegir hold?
Viking Aegir carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Aegir?
Viking Aegir entered service in 2013.
How big is Viking Aegir?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Aegir is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.