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Viking Baldur

6 upcoming departures  ·  6 itineraries

Viking Baldur is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 6 upcoming departures across 6 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.

Class Longship
Built 2012
Gross Tonnage 2,354
Guests 190
Crew 51
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.5 m
Decks 4
Cabins 95
Max speed 15.0 kn
Flag Switzerland
Guests per crew 3.7
Space ratio 12

Viking Baldur 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 ● 45 minutes ago

Heading to: MAUTHAUSEN

Currently on: 14 Nights Europe Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Miltenberg — last stop Koblenz

Amsterdam → Kinderdijk → Cologne → Koblenz → Miltenberg → Wurzburg → Bamberg → Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau → Melk → Krems → Vienna → Vienna → Budapest → Budapest
Coming up
  1. Miltenberg
  2. Würzburg
  3. Bamberg
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Viking Baldur

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.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking River Cruises AG
Builder / shipyard
Neptun Werft GmbH & Co., Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
Registry / flag
Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
HE7448
IMO number
8339809
MMSI
269057448
Draft
2.0 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

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.

Dining

Dining includes the main restaurant and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, which supports open-air dining and scenic viewing at the bow.

Entertainment

Onboard amenities include a lounge and bar, library, shop, Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions with onboard programming, and scenic viewing areas rather than large-scale theatrical entertainment.

Staterooms & suites

There are 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas.

For families

Viking Baldur is an adults-focused river ship and does not advertise dedicated children’s clubs, waterslides or other family-programming facilities.

Pools, spa & wellness

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.

Accessibility

An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks; the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.

Environmental features

The ship uses ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration. Its Sun Deck also includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.

History & sister ships

Other Longship ships

Where Viking Baldur sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
European River Cruises 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
From / night 0 $371 $557 0 0 $350 $350 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in March 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $3,499 · $350/night
Ports of Call
Bucharest, Ruse, Vidin, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gates +5 more
Next: Apr 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Bucharest

From $3,499 · $350/night
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights

14 Nights Europe Cruise

From $5,299 · $379/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Vienna, Scenic Sailing Wachau Valley, Melk +14 more
Next: Nov 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights

14 Nights Europe Cruise

From $5,199 · $371/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Cologne +15 more
Next: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights

14 Nights Europe Cruise

From $4,899 · $350/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Vienna, Scenic Sailing Wachau Valley, Melk +14 more
Next: Apr 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Europe Cruise

From $3,899 · $557/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Cologne +8 more
Next: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 1, 2026 Nov 15, 2026 14 Nights Europe Cruise 14 European River Cruises Book →
Nov 15, 2026 Nov 29, 2026 14 Nights Europe Cruise 14 European River Cruises Book →
Dec 14, 2026 Dec 21, 2026 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 European River Cruises Book →
Mar 25, 2027 Apr 4, 2027 10-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Bucharest 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 →

Viking Baldur FAQ

What flag does Viking Baldur sail under?

Viking Baldur is registered in Switzerland.

How many passengers does Viking Baldur hold?

Viking Baldur carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.

How old is Viking Baldur?

Viking Baldur entered service in 2012.

How big is Viking Baldur?

At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Baldur is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.