Signature highlights
The ship combines Viking’s streamlined Longship design with a 360-degree Sun Deck, shaded seating, solar panels, herb garden, putting green, walking track, and forward-facing Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Forseti
Viking Forseti is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page collects its itineraries, ports of call and technical specifications. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Viking Forseti 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 ● 25 minutes ago
Currently on: 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Blaye — last stop Bourg
Bordeaux
→ Bordeaux
→ Libourne
→ Libourne
→ Bourg
→ Blaye
→ Pauillac
→ Bordeaux
→ Cadillac
→ Bordeaux
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Forseti
Viking Forseti is a 2013-built Viking Longship designed for European river cruising. The 135-meter ship carries up to 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms, with a Scandinavian-inspired interior, panoramic public spaces, and a sun deck made for watching the river scenery. Passenger facilities include the Aquavit Terrace, restaurant, lounge and bar, library, shop, walking track, and putting green. Accommodation ranges from standard river-view rooms to suites with full-size verandas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7418
- IMO number
- 8338764
- MMSI
- 269057418
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The main restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows, while the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge provides an indoor/outdoor setting for al fresco dining and scenic views.
Entertainment
Onboard options include the lounge and bar, library, shop, panoramic viewing areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, television and infotainment systems, and destination-focused programming.
Staterooms & suites
All 95 staterooms are outside-facing. Categories include 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, and 2 Explorer Suites.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and open-air seating; no dedicated spa or fitness center was verified in the current ship information.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks. Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access, so deck and cabin selection should be checked carefully before booking.
Environmental features
The ship uses hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration and includes solar panels and an organic herb garden on the Sun Deck.
History & sister ships
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Viking Forseti FAQ
What flag does Viking Forseti sail under?
Viking Forseti is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Forseti hold?
Viking Forseti carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Forseti?
Viking Forseti entered service in 2018.
How big is Viking Forseti?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Forseti is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.