Signature highlights
Scandinavian-inspired Longship design, panoramic river views, 360-degree sun deck, Aquavit Terrace, organic herb garden and solar panels.
Viking Atla
Viking Atla is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 5 upcoming departures across 5 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 Atla 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 ● 37 minutes ago
Heading to: VILSHOVENCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Vienna — last stop Krems
6.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Atla
Viking Atla is a 190-guest Viking Longship built in 2013 for European river cruising. Its 95 outside staterooms include French-balcony rooms, veranda accommodations and suites, while public spaces emphasize panoramic river views and relaxed Scandinavian design. Passengers have access to an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, lounge and bar, restaurant, library, shop and a sun deck with 360-degree views. The ship is designed for culturally focused Rhine, Main and Danube journeys rather than resort-style cruising.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7421
- IMO number
- 8339794
- MMSI
- 269057421
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
A main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, which supports al fresco dining.
Entertainment
Lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, scenic sun deck, walking track and putting green. Viking's Longship programming is oriented toward destination-focused enrichment rather than large-scale shows.
Staterooms & suites
95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites.
For families
No dedicated children’s facilities are identified in the current operator materials.
Pools, spa & wellness
Sun Deck walking track, outdoor seating and open-air scenic space; no dedicated onboard spa, pool or fitness center was verified.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking describes the ship as using ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration; the 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 Atla sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $355 | $350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | 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 → |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 13, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 27, 2027 | 10-Night European River Cruises: Bucharest to Budapest | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | 17 Nights Europe Cruise | 17 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Atla FAQ
What flag does Viking Atla sail under?
Viking Atla is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Atla hold?
Viking Atla carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Atla?
Viking Atla entered service in 2018.
How big is Viking Atla?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Atla is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.