Signature highlights
The sun deck provides 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, solar panels and an organic herb garden. The bow-mounted Aquavit Terrace offers indoor-outdoor seating and al fresco dining.
Viking Embla
Viking Embla is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 8 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.
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About Viking Embla
Viking Embla is a 190-guest Viking Longship built for European river cruising. Its 95 outside staterooms include standard, French-balcony, veranda and suite categories. Passenger spaces include the Aquavit Terrace, panoramic lounge and restaurant, library, onboard shop, sun deck, walking track, putting green and herb garden. The ship is designed for intimate cruising on waterways such as the Rhine, Main and Danube, with Scandinavian styling and extensive river views.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7407
- IMO number
- 8339720
- MMSI
- 269057407
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has a main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge for informal indoor-outdoor dining.
Entertainment
Passenger facilities include a panoramic lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, Wi-Fi, flat-screen entertainment systems and live onboard programming.
Staterooms & suites
There are 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard, 22 French Balcony, 39 Veranda, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites have separate sitting and sleeping areas, a wraparound veranda and French balcony.
For families
Viking Embla is designed primarily for adult-oriented cultural river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Outdoor recreation includes a walking track and putting green; the sun deck and panoramic lounges provide additional relaxation spaces.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks, but the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The ship uses ecologically friendly hybrid engines and features solar panels and an onboard herb garden.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 7-Night European River Cruises: Passau to Budapest | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 30, 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | 10-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Bucharest | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |