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Viking Hlin

5 upcoming departures  ·  6 itineraries
Class Longship
Built 2014
Gross Tonnage 2,354
Guests 190
Crew 51
Length 135.0 m
Beam 11.5 m
Decks 4
Cabins 95
Max speed 15.0 kn

Live Position ● 16 hours ago

Heading to: AMSTERDAM

Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Koblenz — last stop Rudesheim

Basel Breisach Strasbourg Speyer Rudesheim Koblenz Cologne Kinderdijk Amsterdam
9.6 knots Under Way Using Engine

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About Viking Hlin

Viking Hlin is a 2014 Viking Longship designed for intimate European river cruising, carrying up to 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms. Its Scandinavian-inspired interiors, panoramic public spaces and compact 135-metre profile suit Rhine and other major European waterways. The ship combines a hotel-like atmosphere with Viking’s signature destination-focused format, including an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a glass-walled restaurant and a Sun Deck with open views. An elevator serves the Middle and Upper decks, while some lower-category cabins are stair-access only.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking River Cruises AG
Builder / shipyard
Neptun Werft, Rostock, Germany
Registry / flag
Switzerland
Call sign
HE7478
MMSI
269057478
Draft
2.0 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Scandinavian design, panoramic public areas, 360-degree Sun Deck, walking track, putting green, herb garden and Aquavit Terrace.

Dining

Main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace & Lounge for casual dining and scenic views.

Entertainment

Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, onboard library, shop, Wi-Fi and Viking’s destination-oriented talks and programming.

Staterooms & suites

The ship has 95 outside staterooms: Standard, French Balcony, Veranda, Veranda Suite and Explorer Suite categories. Suites include separate living and sleeping areas.

For families

The ship is oriented toward adult river cruising and does not prominently advertise dedicated children’s facilities.

Pools, spa & wellness

Sun Deck walking track and open-air spaces support light exercise and relaxation; no dedicated full-service spa is listed on the official ship page.

Accessibility

An elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks. Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.

Environmental features

Hybrid diesel-electric propulsion is designed to reduce vibration, and the Sun Deck includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.

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Itineraries & Sailings

14 Nights

14-Night European River Cruises: Amsterdam to Avignon

Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Cologne +14 more
Next: Mar 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Europe Cruise

Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Cologne +8 more
Next: Dec 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Europe Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Europe Cruise

Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Scenic Sailing Waal & Merwede, Cologne +7 more
Next: Nov 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Europe Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 8, 2026 Nov 15, 2026 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 European River Cruises Book →
Nov 15, 2026 Nov 22, 2026 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 European River Cruises Book →
Mar 28, 2027 Apr 11, 2027 14-Night European River Cruises: Amsterdam to Avignon 14 European River Cruises Book →
Nov 28, 2027 Dec 5, 2027 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 European River Cruises Book →
Dec 5, 2027 Dec 12, 2027 7 Nights Europe Cruise 7 European River Cruises Book →