Signature highlights
Designed specifically for the Seine, with a distinctive square bow, 360-degree Sun Deck views, solar panels, shore-power capability and an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Nerthus
Viking Nerthus is a 168-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port.
About Viking Nerthus
Viking Nerthus is a purpose-built Viking Longship for the Seine River, delivered in 2025 and designed for round-trip cruising between Paris and Normandy. The compact 168-guest ship has 84 river-facing staterooms, Scandinavian interiors, an Aquavit Terrace, panoramic public spaces and hybrid diesel-electric propulsion with battery support.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- NEPTUN WERFT, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship offers a panoramic main Restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, which supports informal indoor/outdoor dining at the bow.
Entertainment
Public areas include a Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a library, onboard shop, television and infotainment systems, and a Sun Deck with shaded seating and a walking track.
Staterooms & suites
The 84 staterooms include standard rooms, French-balcony staterooms, veranda staterooms, veranda suites and two Explorer Suites. The Explorer Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas with wraparound balconies.
For families
No dedicated children's facilities or family programming were identified in the reviewed sources.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and shaded seating area. No dedicated spa, fitness center or pool was identified in the reviewed sources.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; Viking states that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The ship uses hybrid propulsion combining diesel-electric power and batteries, with exhaust-gas aftertreatment, shore-power capability and solar panels intended to reduce fuel use and emissions while in port.
Where Viking Nerthus sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $400 | 0 | $428 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,999
· $428/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,799
· $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 17, 2028 | Mar 31, 2028 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Nerthus FAQ
What flag does Viking Nerthus sail under?
Viking Nerthus is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Nerthus hold?
Viking Nerthus carries about 168 guests with roughly 46 crew.
How old is Viking Nerthus?
Viking Nerthus entered service in 2025.