Signature highlights
Scandinavian-inspired Longship design, panoramic Sun Deck, 360-degree views, solar panels, herb garden, walking track and hybrid diesel-electric/battery propulsion.
Viking Eldir
Viking Eldir is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 21 upcoming departures across 19 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 Eldir 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 ● 18 minutes ago
Heading to: BelgradeCurrently on: 14 Nights Europe Cruise (14 nights)
The live position is about 317 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.
Amsterdam
→ Kinderdijk
→ Cologne
→ Koblenz
→ Miltenberg
→ Wurzburg
→ Bamberg
→ Nuremberg
→ Regensburg
→ Passau
→ Melk
→ Krems
→ Vienna
→ Vienna
→ Budapest
→ Budapest
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Eldir
Viking Eldir is a newly delivered Viking Longship designed for 190 guests on European river cruises. The 135-meter ship operates on the Rhine, Main and Danube and combines Viking’s Scandinavian-inspired interiors with an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, panoramic Sun Deck, herb garden, walking track and solar panels. Its accommodation comprises 95 outside staterooms, including standard, French balcony, veranda and suite categories. The vessel also uses a hybrid diesel-electric and battery system intended to reduce fuel consumption and smooth peak power demand.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer’s Neptun Werft, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7165
- MMSI
- 269057165
Onboard Experience
Dining
Features Viking’s main Restaurant and the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, which can also serve as a more casual buffet-style dining venue.
Entertainment
Public spaces include an Observation Lounge and Bar, Aquavit Terrace, Library and a Sun Deck with shaded seating and panoramic river views.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites.
For families
Viking Eldir is designed primarily for adult travelers and does not emphasize children’s facilities, family clubs or large recreational attractions.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship offers outdoor walking and leisure spaces, including a walking track and putting green; no dedicated onboard spa or fitness center was verified.
Accessibility
Four accessible staterooms are listed by a current secondary accommodation source; detailed accessibility features should be confirmed directly with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
Uses hybrid diesel-electric and battery propulsion, plus solar panels. The hybrid system is intended to absorb peak loads and reduce fuel consumption.
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 Eldir sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $420 | $371 | $571 | 0 | 0 | $379 | $428 | $336 | $409 | $439 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,299
· $530/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,299
· $530/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,299
· $379/night
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,649
· $439/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499
· $500/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,299
· $328/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,999
· $428/night
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,599
· $371/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night European River Cruises: Basel to Amsterdam via Breisach, Strasbourg & Mannheim
From $3,999
· $571/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Viking Eldir FAQ
What flag does Viking Eldir sail under?
Viking Eldir is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Eldir hold?
Viking Eldir carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Eldir?
Viking Eldir entered service in 2023.
How big is Viking Eldir?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Eldir is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.