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
Viking Beyla is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2015. This page lists 2 upcoming departures across 2 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 Beyla 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 ● 2 days ago
Heading to: WITTENBERG
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Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
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 (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7520
- IMO number
- 8352265
- 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.
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 Beyla sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $3,199
· $355/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 11, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,599
· $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | 9-Night European River Cruises: Berlin to Prague | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Beyla FAQ
What flag does Viking Beyla sail under?
Viking Beyla is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Beyla hold?
Viking Beyla carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Beyla?
Viking Beyla entered service in 2015.
How big is Viking Beyla?
At 2,354 gross tons and 110 m long, Viking Beyla is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.