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
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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 13, 2026
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All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 11, 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 → |