Signature highlights
Scandinavian-inspired design, panoramic public areas, a 360-degree-view sun deck, walking track, putting green, herb garden and solar panels.
Viking Gefjon
Viking Gefjon is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 12 upcoming departures across 11 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 seeking a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
✓ Travelers who value river views from nearly every stateroom
✓ Guests preferring included dining over extensive specialty venues
Viking Gefjon 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 seeking a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
- Travelers who value river views from nearly every stateroom
- Guests preferring included dining over extensive specialty venues
- Readers and lecture-oriented travelers
- Couples wanting suite options with separate living areas
Think twice if you want
- Families traveling with children under 18
- Travelers seeking pools, spas or fitness facilities
- Guests wanting casinos or late-night entertainment
- Passengers needing elevator access to every passenger deck
- Cruisers wanting many restaurants and bars
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: NUERNBERGCurrently on: 14 Nights Europe Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Nuremberg — last stop Main-Danube Canal
Amsterdam
→ Kinderdijk
→ Cologne
→ Koblenz
→ Miltenberg
→ Wurzburg
→ Bamberg
→ Nuremberg
→ Regensburg
→ Passau
→ Melk
→ Krems
→ Vienna
→ Vienna
→ Budapest
→ Budapest
Coming up
0.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Gefjon
Viking Gefjon is a 190-guest Viking Longship operating European river cruises. Built in 2015 at Neptun Werft, the 135-metre ship has 95 outside staterooms, including French-balcony, veranda and suite categories. Passenger spaces center on panoramic river views, with a restaurant, lounge and bar, library, shop, Aquavit Terrace and a sun deck with seating, walking track, putting green, herb garden and solar panels.
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)
- Call sign
- HE7516
- IMO number
- 8339990
- MMSI
- 269057516
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck includes a walking track and outdoor seating. The ship also provides a putting green and relaxing viewing areas rather than a large resort-style recreation complex.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking describes the Longship design as using ecologically friendly hybrid engines intended to reduce vibration, plus solar panels and an onboard organic herb garden.
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 Shop Buffet Guest Services Kitchen French Balcony Stateroom Veranda StateroomDeck 1 · Main Deck
Standard StateroomView the official Viking Gefjon deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 49%
Balcony 41%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomCategories E and F; half-height picture window. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCategories C and D; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door. | Oceanview | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCategories A and B; private full-size veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCategory AA; separate sitting room, private veranda and bedroom French balcony. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 2 | 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 regional specialties and contemporary cuisine.
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge
Included
An indoor-outdoor bow venue used for casual meals and al fresco dining.
Bars & lounges
Lounge & Bar
Varies
The observation lounge includes a bar, dance floor, piano and space for lectures.
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 Gefjon 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $311 | $400 | $361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
Jump from Viking Gefjon sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.
Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,049 · $361/night
Ports of CallNext: May 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,599 · $514/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 28, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499 · $500/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,399 · $343/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,499 · $357/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 11 itineraries and their departure dates
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 3 Nov 2026, 18 May 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 4 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 28 Nov 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Dec 2028
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 14 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 17 Nov 2026
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 25 Apr 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 20 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 25, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| May 4, 2027 | May 18, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 18, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 2, 2027 | Nov 16, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 23, 2027 | Nov 30, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 7, 2027 | Dec 14, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 14, 2027 | Dec 21, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 28, 2028 | Dec 5, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 5, 2028 | Dec 12, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Gefjon FAQ
What flag does Viking Gefjon sail under?
Viking Gefjon is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Gefjon hold?
Viking Gefjon carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Gefjon?
Viking Gefjon entered service in 2014.
How big is Viking Gefjon?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Gefjon is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Viking Gefjon?
Daytime dress is casual. Evenings are elegant casual, with no formal nights; jackets and ties are optional.
Is dining included on Viking Gefjon?
All onboard dining is included, including meals in the Restaurant and Aquavit Terrace & Lounge. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner.
How does tipping work on Viking Gefjon?
Gratuities are discretionary, but Viking may pre-sell them or add a discretionary service charge to the shipboard account. Additional tipping for local guides and drivers is separate.
Is Wi-Fi available on Viking Gefjon?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, although speed and reliability can vary because the connection uses cellular or satellite service.
Is Viking Gefjon accessible by elevator?
The elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks only. Main Deck Standard categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Can children sail on Viking Gefjon?
Viking requires guests to be at least 18 years old on the embarkation date and does not provide facilities or services for younger guests.