Viking Egil is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2013. 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.
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #398 of 520 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Vienna — last stop Vienna
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Egil is a 2016 Viking Longship operating on European rivers, including the Danube, Rhine and Main. The 135-metre ship carries up to 190 guests in 95 staterooms and combines Viking’s understated Scandinavian design with panoramic public spaces, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace and a sun deck with wide river views. Its accommodation mix includes standard rooms, French-balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites and Explorer Suites.
The ship features a 360-degree-view sun deck with shaded seating, a walking track, putting green and herb garden. Public areas include the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge, a panoramic restaurant, lounge and bar, library, shop and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Dining venues include a main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace, which supports informal al fresco dining at the bow.
Entertainment is centered on the lounge and bar, scenic observation spaces, onboard programming and Viking’s destination-focused river-cruise activities.
The 95-stateroom layout comprises 25 standard staterooms, 22 French Balcony staterooms, 39 Veranda staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites and Veranda Suites provide separate living areas, while Veranda staterooms have full-size verandas.
No dedicated children’s club, waterslide area or other family-specific facilities are published for this adult-oriented Viking river ship.
The sun deck provides a walking track and open-air space for relaxation. No dedicated spa, fitness center or pool is listed on the operator’s ship page.
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access. Guests should confirm individual mobility requirements with Viking before booking.
The ship uses hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration and improve operating efficiency, and its sun deck includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Egil is registered in Switzerland.
Viking Egil carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
Viking Egil entered service in 2013.
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Egil is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
