Signature highlights
The Sun Deck provides 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden, and solar panels. The Aquavit Terrace and Lounge creates an indoor/outdoor observation and dining area at the bow.
Viking Buri
Viking Buri 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.
Viking Buri 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 ● 17 minutes ago
Heading to: ARLESCurrently on: 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Viviers — last stop Vienne
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Buri
Viking Buri is a 190-guest Viking Longship built for European river cruising, with a Scandinavian-inspired design and 95 outside staterooms. Passenger spaces include the panoramic restaurant, indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, lounge and bar, library, shop, and a Sun Deck with river views. Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas, while many staterooms offer either a French balcony or full veranda.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7460
- IMO number
- 8338776
- MMSI
- 269057460
- Draft
- 1.9 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
A restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows provides panoramic river views, complemented by the open-air Aquavit Terrace for al fresco dining.
Entertainment
Onboard leisure spaces include a lounge and bar, library, shop, flat-screen televisions, live television channels, movies on demand, and Viking in-house programming.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms: standard staterooms, French balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites, and Explorer Suites. Suites include separate living and sleeping areas, with a veranda and French balcony.
For families
Viking Buri is designed primarily for adult river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's clubs, waterslides, or youth facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and putting green. No dedicated spa, pool, or fitness center was verified from the current operator page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks, but Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking lists solar panels, an organic herb garden, and ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration.
History & sister ships
Other Longship ships
Viking Baldur Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Bestla 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
Viking Aegir Viking River Cruises · 2013
Where Viking Buri sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
7 Nights
7-Night European River Cruises: Lyon to Avignon via Vienne & Scenic Sailing Rhone River
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 7-Night European River Cruises: Lyon to Avignon via Vienne & Scenic Sailing Rhone River | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | 14-Night European River Cruises: Avignon to Amsterdam | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 26, 2028 | Apr 9, 2028 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Buri FAQ
What flag does Viking Buri sail under?
Viking Buri is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Buri hold?
Viking Buri carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Buri?
Viking Buri entered service in 2012.
How big is Viking Buri?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Buri is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.