Signature highlights
A compact Scandinavian-style river ship with panoramic public areas, a 360-degree Sun Deck, walking track, herb garden, solar panels and an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Hild
Viking Hild is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 10 upcoming departures across 10 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 Hild 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 ● 9 hours ago
Heading to: BASLE, CH
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Hild
Viking Hild is a 190-guest Viking Longship built in 2017 for European river cruising. The 135-meter vessel carries guests in 95 outside staterooms, including French-balcony, veranda, veranda-suite and Explorer-suite categories. Its passenger-focused design emphasizes panoramic river views, compact and efficient navigation, and easy access to riverside destinations. Onboard spaces include the Aquavit Terrace, lounge and bar, restaurant, library, shop, and a Sun Deck with walking track and shaded seating.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises AG
- Builder / shipyard
- NEPTUN WERFT GmbH & Co. KG, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7586
- IMO number
- 8338221
- MMSI
- 269057586
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The main restaurant offers panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge provides al fresco dining at the bow.
Entertainment
The ship provides a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, complimentary Wi-Fi and an infotainment system with television and on-demand movies.
Staterooms & suites
There are 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard, 22 French Balcony, 39 Veranda, 7 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites have separate living and sleeping areas, a wraparound veranda and French balcony.
For families
No dedicated children's facilities are identified on the current ship page; the ship is designed primarily for adult-oriented cultural river cruising.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and shaded seating area. Staterooms provide individually controlled climate systems, and suites include enhanced bathroom and housekeeping amenities.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks, but categories E and F do not have elevator access. The compact river-ship layout may require guests to use stairs for some areas.
Environmental features
Viking identifies hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden among the ship's environmental and design features.
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 Hild sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $300 | $364 | $409 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $368 | $300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $4,299
· $391/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,049
· $368/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,999
· $364/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,299
· $300/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,299
· $300/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,499
· $409/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,999
· $364/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,199
· $457/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,799
· $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,099
· $443/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 22, 2027 | Jun 2, 2027 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 31, 2027 | Jun 7, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Jun 7, 2027 | Jun 14, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 27, 2027 | Dec 8, 2027 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Dec 15, 2027 | 11 Nights Europe Cruise | 11 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 22, 2028 | May 29, 2028 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Hild FAQ
What flag does Viking Hild sail under?
Viking Hild is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Hild hold?
Viking Hild carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Hild?
Viking Hild entered service in 2019.
How big is Viking Hild?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Hild is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.