Signature highlights
The ship features a Sun Deck with 360-degree views, shaded seating, a walking track, putting green, organic herb garden, and solar panels. Its Aquavit Terrace provides an indoor-outdoor viewing and dining area at the bow.
Viking Sjofn
Viking Sjofn is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 4 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port.
Viking Sjofn 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.
About Viking Sjofn
Viking Sjofn is a 2026 Viking Longship designed for Rhine River cruising. The 135-meter vessel accommodates 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms across four passenger decks, with Scandinavian-inspired interiors, panoramic public spaces, and Viking’s signature Aquavit Terrace. Accommodation ranges from standard rooms and French-balcony staterooms to veranda and two-room Explorer Suites. Viking’s current ship page lists 53 crew members and 443 feet of length.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Werft, hull S.596
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining facilities include a main Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, which supports al fresco dining. Viking also lists a Lounge & Bar with panoramic glass doors.
Entertainment
Onboard leisure spaces include a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, walking track, putting green, and scenic Sun Deck areas. The ship is oriented toward destination-focused river travel rather than nightlife or casino entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms: 25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites provide separate living and sleeping rooms with a wraparound veranda and French balcony.
For families
Viking Sjofn is designed primarily for adult-oriented cultural river cruising. No dedicated children’s facilities or family programming were identified on the operator’s ship page.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship provides outdoor walking space and scenic areas for light activity, including a walking track and putting green. No dedicated spa or fitness center is listed on the operator’s current ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks, but the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access. The ship page does not provide a broader accessibility specification.
Environmental features
The ship is equipped with hybrid engines intended to reduce vibration and improve efficiency, plus solar panels and an organic herb garden on the Sun Deck.
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 Jarl 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
Where Viking Sjofn sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,999
· $428/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,199
· $314/night
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 22, 2027 | Book → | |||
| Nov 29, 2027 | Dec 6, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 6, 2027 | Dec 13, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Sjofn FAQ
How many passengers does Viking Sjofn hold?
Viking Sjofn carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Sjofn?
Viking Sjofn entered service in 2024.
How big is Viking Sjofn?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Sjofn is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.