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 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 Einar 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 hours ago
Heading to: Kehl-Strasbourg
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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
Dining
Dining includes a main restaurant with scenic views and the casual Aquavit Terrace, which offers open-air seating when conditions permit.
Entertainment
Passenger programming centers on destination talks, port briefings, cultural enrichment and live music rather than large-scale theatrical production.
Staterooms & suites
The 95 cabins include standard window staterooms, French-balcony rooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites and two Explorer Suites. Cabin sizes range from approximately 135 to 445 square feet.
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.
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $355 | $367 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $3,499
· $500/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,299
· $471/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | 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 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.