Signature highlights
A compact 135-meter river ship with a 360-degree Sun Deck, panoramic public spaces, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, and Viking’s understated Scandinavian design.
Viking Tir
Viking Tir is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 10 upcoming departures across 10 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Adults seeking a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
✓ Travelers who prefer included dining and regional programming
✓ Guests wanting many balcony and suite choices
Viking Tir at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 11%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults seeking a quiet, destination-focused river cruise
- Travelers who prefer included dining and regional programming
- Guests wanting many balcony and suite choices
- Readers and scenery-watchers who value lounge and library spaces
- Golf-casual travelers interested in putting and deck games
Think twice if you want
- Families traveling with children under 18
- Travelers wanting a pool, spa or onboard gym
- Guests needing elevator access to every passenger deck
- Passengers seeking multiple specialty restaurants
- Travelers who prefer large-ship nightlife and entertainment
Live Position ● 40 minutes ago
Heading to: BudapestCurrently on: 14 Nights Europe Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Nuremberg — last stop Main-Danube Canal
Budapest
→ Budapest
→ Vienna
→ Vienna
→ Melk
→ Passau
→ Regensburg
→ Nuremberg
→ Bamberg
→ Wurzburg
→ Wertheim
→ Koblenz
→ Cologne
→ Kinderdijk
→ Amsterdam
0.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Tir
Viking Tir is a 2019-built Viking Longship designed for European river cruising, with space for 190 guests in 95 outside staterooms. Its Scandinavian-style public areas include a panoramic restaurant, Lounge & Bar, Aquavit Terrace, library, shop, and a Sun Deck with views, seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden, and solar panels. The ship operates on the Rhine, Main, Danube, and related European waterways.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7690
- IMO number
- 8338269
- MMSI
- 269057690
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
For families
No dedicated children's or family-oriented facilities are listed on the official ship page; the vessel is primarily designed for adult cultural and destination-focused river cruising.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track and shaded seating. No onboard spa, gym, or swimming pool is identified in the available deck-plan references.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks, but the official ship page notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
Viking identifies hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration and lists solar panels and an organic herb garden on the Sun Deck.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck Walking Track Herb Garden Navigation Bridge Solar PanelsDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Aquavit Terrace Viking Lounge & Bar Library Bar Buffet Grills French Balcony Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Veranda Suite Explorer SuiteDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Tir Restaurant Buffet Shop Guest Services Kitchen French Balcony Stateroom Veranda StateroomDeck 1 · Main Deck
Standard StateroomView the official Viking Tir deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 26%
Balcony 64%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomCodes E and F; half-height picture window. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCodes C and D; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a French balcony. | Balcony | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCodes A and B; includes a full-size private veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCode AA; separate sitting room, private veranda and French balcony. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
8 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Tir Restaurant
Included
The main dining room offers open seating and buffet-style breakfast and lunch plus dinner.
Aquavit Terrace
Included
An indoor-outdoor bow venue offering casual meals with indoor buffet and outdoor grill stations.
Bars & lounges
Viking Lounge & Bar
Varies
The observation lounge has a dance floor, bar service, live music, lectures and demonstrations.
Sky Bar
Varies
An enclosed forward bar lounge with outdoor seating.
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 Tir sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $286 | $500 | 0 | 0 | $607 | $428 | $375 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,299 · $379/night
Ports of CallNext: May 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,499 · $393/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,599 · $514/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,999 · $428/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 10 itineraries and their departure dates
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 19 Nov 2026
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 6 May 2027
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Nov 2026
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 25 Mar 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 17 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 18 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 25 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 15 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 8 Apr 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Apr 22, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 6, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 20, 2027 | Jun 3, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 18, 2027 | Nov 25, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 25, 2027 | Dec 2, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Tir FAQ
What flag does Viking Tir sail under?
Viking Tir is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Tir hold?
Viking Tir carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Tir?
Viking Tir entered service in 2023.
How big is Viking Tir?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Tir is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Viking Tir?
Daytime dress is casual. Evening dress is elegant casual, with no formal nights; jackets and ties are optional.
What dining is included on Viking Tir?
All onboard dining is included. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner, while the Aquavit Terrace provides an included alternative casual dining venue.
How does tipping work on Viking Tir?
Gratuities are discretionary, but Viking provides pre-purchase and automatic service-charge options. For European river cruises, Viking currently lists a standard recommended rate of 20 U.S. dollars per person per night when prepaid.
Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Tir?
Yes. Viking lists free Wi-Fi on its European river ships, though connection speed and availability can vary because the service uses cellular or satellite connections.
Is Viking Tir accessible for guests with mobility limitations?
The ship has an elevator between the Middle and Upper decks only; the Main and Sun decks require stairs. Viking requires guests needing accessibility assistance to travel with an able-bodied companion and submit its accessibility information before departure.
Can children sail on Viking Tir?
No. Viking requires all guests to be at least 18 years old on or before embarkation and does not provide children’s facilities or services.