Signature highlights
The ship features a panoramic lounge, library, walking track and sun deck with an outdoor seating area. Its shallow-draft Longship design is well suited to European waterways.
Viking Einar
Viking Einar is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 7 upcoming departures across 7 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.
✓ Adults wanting a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
✓ Travelers who value balconies or large river-view suites
✓ Guests who enjoy lectures, live music and scenic observation spaces
Viking Einar at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 11%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults wanting a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
- Travelers who value balconies or large river-view suites
- Guests who enjoy lectures, live music and scenic observation spaces
- Couples seeking included dining and a small-ship atmosphere
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking children’s facilities or youth programming
- Travelers wanting a pool, spa or onboard fitness center
- Guests who need elevator access to the lowest cabin deck
- Passengers looking for extensive nightlife or many specialty restaurants
Live Position ● 7 hours ago
Heading to: Kehl-StrasbourgCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Speyer — last stop Strasbourg
Coming up
11.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Einar
Viking Einar is a 190-guest Viking Longship launched in 2019 for European river cruising. Its compact 135-meter profile is designed for the Rhine, Main and Danube, with four passenger decks, 95 cabins and a shallow draft. The ship combines Scandinavian-style interiors with a panoramic lounge, open-air Aquavit Terrace, full-service restaurant and sun deck. Most accommodations offer either a French balcony or veranda, while larger suites provide separate living and sleeping areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7687
- IMO number
- 8338257
- MMSI
- 269057687
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Viking Einar is oriented toward adult river travel and does not emphasize dedicated children's facilities or family entertainment.
Pools, spa & wellness
A sun-deck walking track and outdoor spaces provide light exercise opportunities, while the ship's river-focused design emphasizes relaxed sightseeing over resort-style recreation.
Accessibility
Available cabin information indicates no dedicated accessible or connecting staterooms; passengers with mobility requirements should confirm current arrangements with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The vessel uses diesel-electric propulsion with multiple generator and electric-drive units, a configuration suited to efficient maneuvering on European rivers.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck Walking Track Solar Panels Herb Garden BridgeDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge Lounge & Bar Library Bar Buffet Grills French Balcony Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Veranda Suite Explorer SuiteDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Restaurant Shop Buffet Guest Services Kitchen French Balcony Stateroom Veranda StateroomDeck 1 · Main Deck
Standard StateroomView the official Viking Einar deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 26%
Balcony 64%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomCategories E and F; water-level staterooms with small fixed windows. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCategories C and D; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. | Balcony | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCategories A and B; private step-out veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCategory AA; two-room suite with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
6 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serves included breakfast, lunch and dinner with panoramic windows.
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge
Included
An indoor-outdoor bow venue serving included casual meals and refreshments.
Bars & lounges
Lounge & Bar
Varies
The main observation lounge has a bar, dance floor, live music and presentation space.
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 Einar sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $311 | $400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
Jump from Viking Einar sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.
Itineraries & Sailings
From $3,499 · $500/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,299 · $471/night
Ports of CallNext: May 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,199 · $314/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 4, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 7 itineraries and their departure dates
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 1 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 8 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 3 May 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 4 Nov 2026
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 26 Apr 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 30 Mar 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 21 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 26, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 1, 2027 | Dec 8, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 8, 2027 | Dec 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 3, 2028 | May 10, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Einar FAQ
What flag does Viking Einar sail under?
Viking Einar is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Einar hold?
Viking Einar carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Einar?
Viking Einar entered service in 2024.
How big is Viking Einar?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Einar is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Viking Einar?
Daytime dress is casual. Evening dress is elegant casual, with no formal nights; ties and jackets are optional.
Is dining included on Viking Einar?
All onboard dining is included. The Restaurant and Aquavit Terrace & Lounge provide the ship’s named dining venues, and beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Wi-Fi is included on Viking’s European river ships, although connection speed and availability can vary with cellular coverage, satellite conditions, terrain and weather.
Is Viking Einar suitable for guests with mobility limitations?
The ship has an elevator between the Middle and Upper decks, but not to the Main Deck, where the Standard Staterooms are located. Guests must be able to move independently in an emergency, and Viking requires advance accessibility information for guests needing assistance.
Are children allowed on Viking Einar?
Viking requires guests to be at least 18 years old on the embarkation date and does not provide children’s facilities or services.
How does tipping work on Viking Einar?
Gratuities are discretionary. Guests may pre-purchase gratuities or allow a discretionary service charge to be added to the shipboard account, with changes handled through Guest Services.