Viking ship. Photo: brunocoelho / Shutterstock Viking, the "global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents," has welcomed its newest addition to the river fleet, the Viking Eldir.
The 190-guest Viking Longship was built at Meye r Neptun Werft in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany, and it will sail on one of Europe’s most popular river itineraries along the Rhine, Main, and Danube, joining a growing fleet of sister ships designed for comfort, style, and immersive travel experiences.
Torstein Hagen, Viking’s Chairman and CEO, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Viking Eldir to our growing river fleet. With our exclusive docking locations, we proudly bring our guests closer to destinations along the great rivers of the world. Now, with the addition of our newest Viking Longship, we look forward to inviting even more curious travelers to explore Europe in Viking comfort.”
The Viking Eldir will accommodate up to 190 guests across 95 staterooms, all featuring the elegant, eye-catching Scandinavian design that the award-winning brand is known for. Built specifically for Europe’s major rivers, the ship includes three full decks, an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, asymmetric corridors, and true two-room suites. Plus, the design includes a space-saving square bow meant to enhance navigation capabilities while offering passengers comfort and style.
Guests on board can enjoy a wide range of itineraries, including Rhine Getaway, Grand European Tour, Passage to Eastern Europe, European Sojourn, and Christmas on the Rhine.
Viking continues to invest in long-term growth across river, ocean, and expedition travel. The company plans to take delivery of 22 additional river ships by 2028, 10 more ocean ships by 2031, and two expedition vessels by 2031. With these additions, Viking aims to operate 112 river ships by 2028 and 25 ocean and expedition ships by 2031, maintaining its position as a leader in experiential travel.