Signature highlights
A 443-foot Longship with 360-degree Sun Deck views, a shaded sitting area, putting green, walking track, herb garden and Aquavit Terrace at the bow.
Viking Jarl
Viking Jarl is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 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 Jarl 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 ● 20 minutes ago
Heading to: GONYU
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Jarl
Viking Jarl is a 190-guest Viking Longship operating on Europe’s rivers. Built by Neptun Werft in 2013, it combines Scandinavian-inspired interiors with large river-facing windows, an Aquavit Terrace, a panoramic restaurant and a Sun Deck with walking space and views. The ship has 95 outside staterooms, including French-balcony rooms, veranda accommodations and suites. Its compact river-ship design provides an intimate experience, while the elevator, hybrid engines and extensive glass frontage add practical comfort for sightseeing-focused voyages.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7420
- IMO number
- 8339782
- MMSI
- 269057420
- Draft
- 1.7 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship features a panoramic restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge for indoor/outdoor dining at the bow.
Entertainment
Passenger spaces include a Lounge & Bar, library, onboard shop, Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions and Viking’s infotainment and movie-on-demand system.
Staterooms & suites
The 95 outside staterooms comprise standard rooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites. Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas, with the Explorer Suites adding wraparound balconies.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track, shaded seating and open-air space for enjoying passing scenery.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking describes the ship as using ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration; the Sun Deck also includes 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 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
Viking Aegir Viking River Cruises · 2013
Where Viking Jarl sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $350 | 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 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 | 10 Nights Europe Cruise | 10 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Jarl FAQ
What flag does Viking Jarl sail under?
Viking Jarl is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Jarl hold?
Viking Jarl carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Jarl?
Viking Jarl entered service in 2012.
How big is Viking Jarl?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Jarl is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.