Signature highlights
The ship combines streamlined Scandinavian design with panoramic public spaces and a forward Aquavit Terrace. Its sun deck includes 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, herb garden and solar panels.
Viking Alruna
Viking Alruna is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 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 Alruna 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 ● 5 hours ago
Heading to: Kehl-StrasbourgCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — Currently at Breisach
Coming up
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Alruna
Viking Alruna is a 190-guest Viking Longship built in 2016 for European river cruising. Its 95 outside staterooms include French-balcony rooms, veranda staterooms and suites, while public spaces include the panoramic Aquavit Terrace, restaurant, lounge and library. A sun deck provides open-air views, shaded seating, a walking track and herb garden. The ship’s compact river-going design and 135-meter length suit Rhine and other European waterways.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7550
- IMO number
- 8352241
- MMSI
- 269057550
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining facilities include a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, which supports al fresco dining.
Entertainment
Passenger spaces include a lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a library, onboard shop and scenic viewing areas.
Staterooms & suites
There are 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard, 22 French Balcony, 39 Veranda, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. The suites have separate living and bedroom areas with a veranda and French balcony.
For families
No dedicated children’s or family-program facilities were identified on the current official ship page.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck provides a walking track and open-air relaxation space, with shaded seating and panoramic river views.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle through Upper Decks; the official ship page notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The ship uses ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration, and its sun deck includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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 Alruna sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,499
· $357/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,999
· $428/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 27, 2027 | Dec 4, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Dec 11, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Alruna FAQ
What flag does Viking Alruna sail under?
Viking Alruna is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Alruna hold?
Viking Alruna carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Alruna?
Viking Alruna entered service in 2014.
How big is Viking Alruna?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Alruna is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.