Viking Baldur is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 10 upcoming departures across 10 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 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Baldur is a 190-guest Viking Longship built in 2013 for European river cruising. The 135-metre ship carries guests in 95 outside staterooms, including French-balcony rooms, veranda accommodations and suites. Its passenger spaces include the panoramic Aquavit Terrace, a restaurant, lounge and bar, library, shop, and a spacious Sun Deck. The ship’s compact river-going design is suited to Rhine, Main and Danube itineraries, with Scandinavian styling and extensive views from indoor and outdoor public areas.
The ship features Viking’s streamlined Longship design, a panoramic Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, floor-to-ceiling windows in major public areas, a Sun Deck with 360-degree views, a walking track, shaded seating, herb garden and putting green.
Viking Baldur is an adults-focused river ship and does not advertise dedicated children’s clubs, waterslides or other family-programming facilities.
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and open-air seating. No dedicated spa or fitness center is identified on the current operator ship page.
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks; the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
The ship uses ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration. Its Sun Deck also includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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View the official Viking Baldur deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
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| Standard StateroomCodes E and F; half-height picture window; no elevator access. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCodes C and D; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a French balcony. | Balcony | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCodes A and B; full-size private veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCode AA; separate sitting room, private veranda and French balcony in the sleeping area. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 3 |
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| Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
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| Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 25, 2027 | May 9, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 25, 2027 | May 9, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 9, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2028 | Dec 11, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 11, 2028 | Dec 18, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Baldur is registered in Switzerland.
Viking Baldur carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
Viking Baldur entered service in 2012.
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Baldur is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Daytime dress is casual. There are no formal nights; Viking recommends elegant-casual evening clothing, such as trousers and a collared shirt for men.
All onboard meals are included. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner, while the Aquavit Terrace provides an additional casual dining setting.
Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the ship, although connection speed and availability can vary with cellular coverage, satellite conditions, terrain and weather.
Gratuities are discretionary. Guests may pre-purchase gratuities or accept a discretionary service charge added to the shipboard account, with changes handled through Guest Services.
The elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks only. Standard Stateroom categories E and F do not have elevator access, and the Sun Deck is reached by stairs.
Viking requires guests to be at least 18 years old on the day of embarkation and does not provide onboard facilities or services for younger guests.
