- Viking River Cruises introduces six new river ships to Europe.
- Increasing demand across the globe has driven the growth.
- Six new ships will launch in Europe, with more for Egypt and Southeast Asia.
Viking has revealed it will be expanding its fleet with new vessels bound for the rivers of Europe, Egypt, and Southeast Asia.
Due to an impressive demand for river cruise bookings across the globe, the line has six new ships in Europe’s waterways, two new ships joining the Nile River fleet, and one more ship for the Mekong River.
European Longships
In Europe, the expansion will be seen along the Rhine and Main Rivers with the new Viking Honir, Viking Eldir, Viking Annar joining these rivers.  The new Viking Dagur will join the fleet on the Danube. The Viking Gyda will expand the fleet on the Douro River while Viking Nerthus will sail the Seine River.
The line’s award-winning longships will be rolled out across the world, and each stateroom comes complete with full-size verandas and is considered the largest suites on Europe’s rivers. The ships also claim to have the most al fresco dining options.
Features of the longships
- 95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
- All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
- Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
- Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
- Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
- Library & onboard shop
- Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Laundry service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines, producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
For a full virtual tour of the longships, click here.
Elsewhere in Europe’s waterways, the Europe ships posess many of the same popular design elements of the Viking Longships. The Douro, Elbe and Seine ships feature state-of-the art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Plus, these ships feature customized hulls and engines specifically built to navigate these historic rivers. For a look at the Douro, Seine and Elbe ships, click here.
Nile River Ships
Two new ships will join the Nile River fleet, including the Viking Amun and the Viking Thoth, which will sail the popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Specifically built to navigate the Nile River, the Egypt ships have been designed to international standards. With French balconies, hotel-style beds in every stateroom and light-filled public areas, the new vessels are some of the most popular river ships sailing the region.
Mekong River Ship
Viking Tonle will double Viking’s fleet on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, joining its identical sister ship the Viking Saigon. Designed to navigate the Mekong River, hosting just 80 guests, Viking’s Mekong ships offer understated elegance and have been built to reflect the clean, Scandinavian design principles for which Viking is known.
The timing of the launch of the new ships comes at the same time as a strategic campaign on river cruise bookings with the line offering up to 30% off select cruise itineraries purchased before June 30 2025.
