Viking Eir is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2016. 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.
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Rudesheim — last stop Koblenz
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Viking Eir is a 190-guest Viking Longship built by NEPTUN WERFT in 2015 for European river cruising. Its 95 outside staterooms include standard, French-balcony, veranda and suite categories. The ship is designed around panoramic river views, with a glass-enclosed lounge and restaurant, an Aquavit Terrace at the bow, and a sun deck with walking track, shaded seating, herb garden and putting green. It typically serves Rhine, Main and Danube-region itineraries and offers an intimate, destination-focused alternative to large ocean cruise ships.
The ship features Scandinavian-inspired design, a panoramic lounge and restaurant, a forward Aquavit Terrace for indoor/outdoor viewing, and a sun deck with 360-degree views. Viking also lists hybrid engines intended to reduce vibration.
The ship is primarily designed for adult river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's clubs or family entertainment facilities.
The sun deck includes a walking track and shaded seating area. A putting green and outdoor viewing spaces provide light recreational options.
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks only; Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access. Travelers with mobility needs should verify the route and cabin-specific arrangements directly with Viking.
Viking highlights ecologically friendly hybrid engines intended to reduce vibration, along with solar panels and an organic herb garden on the sun deck.
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
View the official Viking Eir deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
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| Standard StateroomBooking codes E and F; half-height picture window. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomBooking codes C and D; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door marketed as a French balcony. | Oceanview | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomBooking codes A and B; full-size private veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteBooking code AA; separate sitting room, full-size veranda and French balcony in the bedroom. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 3 |
7 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $286 | $286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| May 28, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| Dec 3, 2027 | Dec 10, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 10, 2027 | Dec 17, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Eir is registered in Switzerland.
Viking Eir carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
Viking Eir entered service in 2016.
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Eir is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Daytime dress is casual. There are no formal nights; Viking recommends elegant-casual clothing for evening dining and onboard activities.
All onboard dining is included. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner, while specialty coffees, teas and bottled water are available throughout the day.
Gratuities are discretionary and are not included as a fixed amount in the standard fare. Guests may pre-purchase gratuities or have a discretionary service charge added to their shipboard account.
Yes. Wi-Fi is included, although connection speed and availability can vary because the service relies on cellular or satellite connections.
The elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks only. Main Deck categories E and F do not have elevator access, so passengers with mobility needs should confirm suitability with Viking before booking.
All guests must be at least 18 years old on embarkation day. Viking does not provide facilities or services onboard for younger guests.
