Signature highlights
Aquavit Terrace and Lounge, panoramic restaurant and lounge windows, sun deck with 360-degree views, walking track, putting green, herb garden, library, and elevator serving the main passenger decks.
Viking Freya
Viking Freya is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 4 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.
✓ Adults preferring a compact river-ship layout
✓ Travelers wanting balconies or French balconies
✓ Guests focused on scenery and destination-focused cruising
Viking Freya at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 11%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults preferring a compact river-ship layout
- Travelers wanting balconies or French balconies
- Guests focused on scenery and destination-focused cruising
- Readers and travelers who enjoy quiet shared spaces
- Passengers comfortable without a pool, spa or gym
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated children’s facilities
- Travelers wanting a fitness center
- Passengers seeking a swimming pool or spa
- Guests requiring elevator access to Main Deck cabins
- Travelers looking for extensive nightlife venues
Live Position ● 7 hours ago
Heading to: Kehl-StrasbourgCurrently on: 11 Nights Europe Cruise (11 nights) — En route to Strasbourg — last stop Speyer
Paris
→ Paris
→ Trier
→ Trier
→ Bernkastel
→ Cochem
→ Winningen
→ Koblenz
→ Mainz
→ Speyer
→ Strasbourg
→ Basel
→ Zurich
→ Zurich
Coming up
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Freya
Viking Freya is a 190-guest Viking Longship built for European river cruising. The 135-meter vessel combines Scandinavian-inspired interiors with extensive outdoor viewing areas, including the Aquavit Terrace and a sun deck. Its 95 staterooms include veranda accommodations, French balconies, and suites. Guests can expect a destination-focused experience centered on panoramic scenery, regional dining, and easy access to river ports along routes such as the Rhine and Danube.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- IMO number
- 8339706
- MMSI
- 269057390
- Draft
- 2.0 m
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship is designed primarily for adult river cruising and does not emphasize dedicated children's facilities or youth programming.
Pools, spa & wellness
Outdoor walking track and spacious sun deck; no dedicated onboard spa, fitness center, or swimming pool is identified in the current ship information.
Accessibility
Elevator access connects the principal passenger decks, though some lower-deck stateroom categories may have limited elevator access. Travelers should confirm current mobility accommodations directly with Viking.
Environmental features
Longship design features include energy-efficient diesel-electric or hybrid-oriented propulsion, solar panels, and an onboard organic herb garden, although vessel-specific technical sustainability details are limited.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck Solar Panels Herb Garden Walking Track BridgeDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge Lounge & Bar Library Bar Buffet Grills French Balcony Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Veranda Suite Explorer SuiteDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Restaurant Onboard shop Buffet Guest Services Kitchen French Balcony Stateroom Veranda StateroomDeck 1 · Main Deck
Standard StateroomView the official Viking Freya deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Inside 26%
Oceanview 23%
Balcony 41%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomCategories E and F; outside staterooms with half-height picture windows. | Inside | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCategories C and D; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door. | Oceanview | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCategories A and B; private full-size veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCategory AA; separate sitting room, private veranda and French balcony. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The main dining room has panoramic windows and serves the ship's scheduled meals.
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge
Included
An indoor-outdoor forward venue used for casual al fresco dining and scenic viewing.
Bars & lounges
Lounge & Bar
Varies
The observation lounge has floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seating and a bar.
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 Freya sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $318 | $364 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $3,999 · $364/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499 · $318/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,499 · $409/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499 · $318/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 4 itineraries and their departure dates
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 14 Dec 2026
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 16 Nov 2026
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 7 Dec 2026
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Nov 2026
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Freya FAQ
What flag does Viking Freya sail under?
Viking Freya is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Freya hold?
Viking Freya carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Freya?
Viking Freya entered service in 2013.
How big is Viking Freya?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Freya is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Freya?
Yes. Viking lists complimentary Wi-Fi for Viking Freya, although connection speed may vary.
Which decks are served by the elevator?
The elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks. Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Are meals at the Restaurant included?
The Restaurant is the ship’s main dining venue and is described as complimentary. The Aquavit Terrace also provides included casual dining.
Does Viking Freya have a pool, spa or gym?
No. The ship’s published layout does not include a swimming pool, spa or fitness center.
What is the dress code on Viking Freya?
A ship-specific dress-code policy was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.