Signature highlights
Panoramic public areas, 360-degree Sun Deck views, shaded seating, walking track, putting green, organic herb garden and solar panels.
Viking Hermod
Viking Hermod is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 6 upcoming departures across 6 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 Hermod 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 ● 4 hours ago
Heading to: Lyon
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Hermod
Viking Hermod is a 190-guest Viking Longship designed for European river cruising. Its compact 135-meter profile provides extensive river views, while the Scandinavian-inspired public spaces include a panoramic lounge, restaurant, library, Aquavit Terrace, Sun Deck, walking track and organic herb garden.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft GmbH, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- IMO number
- 8339823
- MMSI
- 269057459
Onboard Experience
Dining
The main restaurant offers panoramic river views, while the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace provides al fresco dining at the bow. The ship also has a lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
Entertainment
Evening entertainment, lectures, destination-focused programming and an onboard library are available. The lounge and bar serve as the primary social and viewing spaces.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard, 22 French Balcony, 39 Veranda, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites include separate living and sleeping areas, a wraparound veranda and French balcony.
For families
The ship is oriented toward adult river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children’s clubs, pools or youth facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Outdoor relaxation is supported by the Sun Deck, walking track and putting green. No dedicated fitness center, spa or pool was verified.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Hybrid engines are designed to reduce vibration, and the ship features solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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 Hermod sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $357 | $428 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $179 | 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 14, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026 | 7-Night European River Cruises: Avignon to Lyon | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 17, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Hermod FAQ
What flag does Viking Hermod sail under?
Viking Hermod is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Hermod hold?
Viking Hermod carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Hermod?
Viking Hermod entered service in 2016.
How big is Viking Hermod?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Hermod is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.