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 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.
Live Position ● 5 hours ago
Heading to: BASELCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Kinderdijk — last stop Amsterdam
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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
- 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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | 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 → |