Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Elbe, with a shallow 1.15 m design draft and a wheelhouse that can be lowered for bridges. The ship has an Aquavit Terrace, panoramic lounge, shaded Sun Deck and herb garden.
Viking Beyla
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Heading to: WITTENBERG
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About Viking Beyla
Viking Beyla is a compact Viking Longship-Elbe river ship built specifically for the shallow, bridge-constrained Elbe River. Delivered in 2015 by NEPTUN WERFT, it carries up to 98 guests in 49 outside staterooms. The ship combines Scandinavian-inspired public spaces with a restaurant, lounge and bar, Aquavit Terrace, library, shop and shaded Sun Deck. Its shallow-draft design and lowering wheelhouse are practical advantages for Elbe itineraries, while the smaller capacity creates a more intimate onboard atmosphere than Viking’s standard 190-guest Longships.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- NEPTUN WERFT GmbH
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7520
- MMSI
- 269057520
- Draft
- 1.2 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The main Restaurant offers panoramic river views and regionally influenced cuisine. The Aquavit Terrace provides an outdoor setting for al fresco breakfast and lunch.
Entertainment
The Observation Lounge serves as a social space, library and bar area, with panoramic windows, games and onboard reading. The ship also has an onboard shop and television-based infotainment in staterooms.
Staterooms & suites
All 49 staterooms are outside-facing and include river views. Categories include standard staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms and two Veranda Suites.
For families
The Sun Deck includes shaded seating and playing areas. The ship is primarily designed for adult river cruising rather than dedicated family programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
A shaded Sun Deck provides a quiet outdoor area for relaxing and viewing the scenery. No dedicated spa or fitness center is identified in the current operator information.
Accessibility
The ship’s low-profile, shallow-draft design supports Elbe navigation, but current sources do not establish a complete accessibility specification. Prospective guests with mobility needs should confirm details with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The vessel uses a purpose-built shallow-draft hull and customized propulsion for the Elbe, reducing navigational constraints in low-water conditions. No current operator-published emissions or sustainability figures specific to Viking Beyla were located.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Prague, Decin, Bad Schandau, Scenic Sailing: Elbe River +6 more
Next: Sep 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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