Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Douro River, with a panoramic Lounge & Bar, Aquavit Terrace, shaded Sun Deck, swimming pool, herb garden, solar panels and putting green.
Viking Sol
Viking Sol is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 1 upcoming departure across 1 itinerary in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port.
Viking Sol 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 Sol
Viking Sol is a new, intimate Viking Longship-Douro designed specifically for Portugal’s Douro River. The 106-guest ship is scheduled for delivery in 2027 and offers Scandinavian-style interiors, panoramic public spaces, an Aquavit Terrace, a swimming pool and 53 river-view staterooms. Its compact size is suited to the Douro’s locks and ports, while accommodations range from standard picture-window rooms to veranda suites.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
Onboard Experience
Dining
The Restaurant offers panoramic river views, while the open-air Aquavit Terrace provides an additional al fresco dining venue.
Entertainment
Onboard features include the Lounge & Bar, library, shop, complimentary Wi-Fi and an infotainment system with television and movies on demand.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 53 outside staterooms: 16 Standard, 2 French Balcony, 24 Veranda and 11 Veranda Suites. Upper- and Middle-Deck rooms include either a full-size veranda or French balcony.
For families
No dedicated children’s facilities are identified on the operator’s ship page; Viking river cruises are primarily oriented toward adult travelers.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship provides an outdoor swimming pool and walking areas; no dedicated fitness center or spa is listed on the official ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator is provided, connecting the Main, Middle and Upper decks. Detailed accessibility limitations should be confirmed with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The official ship page identifies solar panels and an organic herb garden among the Sun Deck features.
History & sister ships
Other Longship ships
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Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2027 | Oct 28, 2027 | 9 Nights Europe Cruise | 9 | Mediterranean | Book → |
Viking Sol FAQ
How many passengers does Viking Sol hold?
Viking Sol carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Sol?
Viking Sol entered service in 2014.
How big is Viking Sol?
At 2,354 gross tons and 80 m long, Viking Sol is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.