Signature highlights
The Sun Deck offers 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden, and solar panels. The Aquavit Terrace provides an open-air setting for scenic cruising and dining.
Viking Heimdal
Viking Heimdal is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2015. 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.
Viking Heimdal 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: LYON VIA ARLESCurrently on: 7-Night European River Cruises: Avignon to Lyon (7 nights) — En route to Vienne — last stop Tournon
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Heimdal
Viking Heimdal is a 135-metre Viking Longship built for European river cruising and carrying up to 190 guests in 95 cabins. The ship is designed around panoramic river views, with a heated Aquavit Terrace, open-air Sun Deck, Scandinavian-inspired public spaces, and a compact layout suited to river ports. Its current operator information lists 53 crew members and a 2014 build year. Viking Heimdal is associated with Rhône sailings and operates under the Swiss flag.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking Cruises S.A.
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7461
- IMO number
- 8338788
- MMSI
- 269057461
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship includes a main restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace, with indoor and outdoor seating designed for river views.
Entertainment
Onboard public spaces include a lounge and bar, library, boutique, and scenic outdoor areas rather than large-scale theatrical entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The 95 cabins include Standard, French Balcony, Veranda, Veranda Suite, and Explorer Suite categories. Explorer Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas with wraparound balconies.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness room is available, and the Sun Deck includes a walking track and open space for light activity.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks. Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The Longship design includes solar panels and hybrid propulsion technology intended to reduce vibration and improve operating efficiency.
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 Heimdal sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $357 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $386 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 28, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | Book → |
Viking Heimdal FAQ
What flag does Viking Heimdal sail under?
Viking Heimdal is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Heimdal hold?
Viking Heimdal carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Heimdal?
Viking Heimdal entered service in 2015.
How big is Viking Heimdal?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Heimdal is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.