Signature highlights
The ship features a Sun Deck with 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden, and solar panels. Its Aquavit Terrace provides an indoor-outdoor viewing and dining area at the bow.
Viking Ran
About Viking Ran
Viking Ran is a 190-guest Viking Longship designed for European river cruising. The 135-meter vessel has 95 outside staterooms, four decks, and a crew of 53. Its Scandinavian-style layout emphasizes panoramic river views, with an Aquavit Terrace, Sun Deck, library, lounge, and restaurant. Most accommodations include balconies or French balconies, while the Explorer Suites provide separate sleeping and living areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Werft
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining venues include the main Restaurant and the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The Restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views.
Entertainment
Entertainment is centered on the lounge and bar, library, scenic viewing areas, and destination-focused enrichment rather than large-scale theater productions.
Staterooms & suites
Viking Ran has 95 outside staterooms, including standard rooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites, and Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites include separate sleeping and living areas.
For families
No dedicated kids’ club or children’s programming is listed; the ship is primarily designed for adult river travelers.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and putting green. No dedicated spa or fitness center was confirmed.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks, but does not serve the lowest Main Deck or Sun Deck; some lower-category rooms lack elevator access.
Environmental features
The ship is described as using ecologically friendly hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration, and its Sun Deck includes solar panels and an organic herb garden.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night European River Cruises: Basel to Amsterdam via Breisach, Strasbourg & Mannheim
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 27, 2027 | Dec 4, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Dec 11, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 9, 2028 | Dec 16, 2028 | 7-Night European River Cruises: Basel to Amsterdam via Breisach, Strasbourg & Mannheim | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |