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Viking Freya

3 upcoming departures  ·  3 itineraries

Viking Freya is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 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.

Class Longship
Built 2013
Gross Tonnage 2,354
Guests 190
Crew 51
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.5 m
Decks 4
Cabins 95
Flag Switzerland
Guests per crew 3.7
Space ratio 12

Viking Freya 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 ● 7 hours ago

Heading to: KEHL, DE

Currently on: 11 Nights Europe Cruise (11 nights) — En route to Trier — last stop Trier

Zurich → Zurich → Basel → Strasbourg → Speyer → Mainz → Koblenz → Winningen → Cochem → Bernkastel → Trier → Trier → Paris → Paris
Coming up
  1. Trier
  2. Paris
  3. Paris arrives Arrive end of cruise
0.0 knots Moored

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

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.

Dining

Open-seating restaurant with panoramic windows, buffet breakfast, regional specialties, contemporary cuisine, and multi-course dinners; the Aquavit Terrace provides an indoor-outdoor dining and viewing area.

Entertainment

Lounge and bar, onboard library, shop, live scenic viewing, and Viking's destination-focused enrichment programming.

Staterooms & suites

95 outside staterooms for up to 190 guests, including standard river-view rooms, French-balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites, and Explorer Suites.

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.

History & sister ships

Other Longship ships

Where Viking Freya sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
European River Cruises 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night 0 $300 $364 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $4,499 · $409/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $3,999 · $364/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

From $3,299 · $300/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 16, 2026 Nov 27, 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 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.