Signature highlights
Panoramic public spaces, 360-degree sun deck views, Aquavit Terrace, library, onboard shop, walking track, putting green and herb garden.
Viking Var
Viking Var is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 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.
Viking Var 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.
Live Position ● 22 minutes ago
Heading to: GONYUCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Regensburg — last stop Passau
Coming up
- Regensburg
- Regensburg arrives Arrive end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Var
Viking Var is a 190-guest Viking Longship built for European river cruising, with 95 outside staterooms and a compact four-deck layout. Passenger spaces emphasize panoramic river views, including the Aquavit Terrace, lounge and restaurant, while the sun deck adds open-air seating, a walking track, putting green, herb garden and solar panels. Accommodation ranges from standard picture-window rooms to veranda staterooms and two-room suites. The ship is designed for intimate, destination-focused cruising on 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
- HE7417
- IMO number
- 8339770
- MMSI
- 269057417
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Main restaurant with panoramic windows plus the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace for casual al fresco dining; lounge and bar service are also available.
Entertainment
Panoramic lounge and bar, library, onboard programming, movies on demand and live television; the ship emphasizes scenic viewing and destination enrichment rather than large-scale production shows.
Staterooms & suites
95 outside staterooms: 25 standard, 22 French balcony, 39 veranda, 7 veranda suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites include separate living and sleeping areas, a private wraparound veranda and French balcony.
Pools, spa & wellness
Sun-deck walking track and outdoor leisure areas; no dedicated fitness center or spa was confirmed from the current operator page.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks only; the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The operator describes hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration and lists solar panels on the sun deck; the ship also has an organic herb garden.
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 Var sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $343 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,399
· $343/night
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 23, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| May 7, 2027 | May 24, 2027 | 17 Nights Europe Cruise | 17 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Var FAQ
What flag does Viking Var sail under?
Viking Var is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Var hold?
Viking Var carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Var?
Viking Var entered service in 2014.
How big is Viking Var?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Var is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.