Signature highlights
A compact 190-guest Longship with a 443-foot profile, panoramic public spaces, a sun deck and Viking’s signature Aquavit Terrace.
Viking Vilhjalm
Viking Vilhjalm is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page collects its itineraries, ports of call and technical specifications. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Viking Vilhjalm 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 ● 7 hours ago
Heading to: YBBS
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Vilhjalm
Viking Vilhjalm is a 190-guest Viking Longship built by Neptun Werft and operated on European river cruises. Its 95 outside staterooms include French balconies, verandas and suites, while public areas emphasize panoramic river views, Scandinavian styling and relaxed social spaces. The ship is sized for intimate cruising, with an al fresco Aquavit Terrace, restaurant, lounge, library and sun deck. Viking’s current ship page lists 53 crew members and a 443-foot length.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7546
- IMO number
- 8352227
- MMSI
- 269057546
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship offers a main restaurant and an al fresco Aquavit Terrace for scenic outdoor dining; Viking Longships also provide lounge and bar spaces for casual refreshments.
Entertainment
Entertainment is centered on destination-focused programming, presentations, socializing in the lounge and scenic observation from the ship’s public decks.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 95 outside staterooms, including Standard Staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites.
For families
No dedicated children's facilities or youth program are identified on the current official ship page.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck provides open-air space for relaxation and river viewing; no dedicated spa or fitness facility is identified on the current official ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks. Viking notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access.
Environmental features
The Longship design emphasizes efficient river operation and includes a streamlined hull and solar panels as part of Viking’s standard Longship engineering concept; ship-specific sustainability details were not published on the official page reviewed.
History & sister ships
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Viking Vilhjalm FAQ
What flag does Viking Vilhjalm sail under?
Viking Vilhjalm is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Vilhjalm hold?
Viking Vilhjalm carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Vilhjalm?
Viking Vilhjalm entered service in 2024.
How big is Viking Vilhjalm?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Vilhjalm is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.