Signature highlights
The ship offers a sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green and organic herb garden. Its Aquavit Terrace provides an indoor-outdoor observation and dining area at the bow.
Viking Gullveig
Viking Gullveig is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 5 upcoming departures across 5 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.
✓ Travelers who prefer a small, 190-guest river ship
✓ Guests wanting every stateroom to have an outside view
✓ Passengers who enjoy panoramic indoor-outdoor viewing areas
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Viking Gullveig 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
- Travelers who prefer a small, 190-guest river ship
- Guests wanting every stateroom to have an outside view
- Passengers who enjoy panoramic indoor-outdoor viewing areas
- Couples wanting suite layouts with separate sitting rooms
- Travelers comfortable using stairs between some decks
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting a pool or full-service fitness center
- Guests requiring elevator access to every cabin deck
- Passengers looking for extensive nightlife or entertainment venues
- Travelers who prefer interior cabins without outside views
Live Position ● 34 minutes ago
Heading to: GONYUCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — Currently at Vienna
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Gullveig
Viking Gullveig is a 135-meter Viking Longship carrying up to 190 guests on European river itineraries. Built by Neptun Werft in 2014, she has 95 outside staterooms, including French-balcony cabins, veranda staterooms and suites. Passenger spaces emphasize panoramic river views, with a forward Aquavit Terrace, lounge and bar, restaurant, library, shop and sun deck. The ship is designed for intimate cruising on rivers including the Rhine and Danube, combining Scandinavian styling with a compact 11.45-meter beam.
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
- HE7470
- IMO number
- 8339847
- MMSI
- 269057470
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Viking Gullveig is designed primarily for adult river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's clubs, youth programming or family attractions.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck provides open-air space for walking and relaxed sightseeing. No dedicated spa or fitness center is identified on the current official ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks, while Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The ship features solar panels and an onboard organic herb garden, alongside the Longship design's compact river-cruise configuration.
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 Gullveig deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 26%
Balcony 64%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomBooking codes E and F; half-height picture window. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomBooking codes C and D; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door. | Balcony | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomBooking codes A and B; full-size private veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteBooking code AA; separate sitting room, full-size 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 floor-to-ceiling windows and serves meals with panoramic river views.
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge
Included
An indoor-outdoor forward venue used for al fresco dining, breakfast, casual lunch and dinner.
Bars & lounges
Lounge & Bar
Varies
The observation lounge has floor-to-ceiling glass doors 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 Gullveig sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $286 | $286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,299 · $328/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,999 · $286/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 5 itineraries and their departure dates
- 17 Nights Europe Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 10 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 3 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 Nov 2026
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | 17 Nights Europe Cruise | 17 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Gullveig FAQ
What flag does Viking Gullveig sail under?
Viking Gullveig is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Gullveig hold?
Viking Gullveig carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Gullveig?
Viking Gullveig entered service in 2019.
How big is Viking Gullveig?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Gullveig is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Does Viking Gullveig offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Viking lists complimentary Wi-Fi on the ship, although connection speed may vary.
Is there an elevator on Viking Gullveig?
The elevator serves the Middle and Upper decks. Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Where are the main dining venues?
The Restaurant is on the Middle Deck. Aquavit Terrace & Lounge is on the Upper Deck and is used for breakfast, casual lunch and dinner as well as al fresco dining.
Do all Viking Gullveig staterooms have outside views?
Yes. The ship has outside staterooms with either half-height picture windows, French balconies or full-size verandas.
How many guests can Viking Gullveig carry?
Viking lists capacity for 190 guests and 95 outside staterooms.
Is laundry service available onboard?
Yes. Viking lists laundry service among the ship’s features; complimentary laundry is specifically listed for Explorer Suite guests.