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Viking Eldir

Viking Eldir is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2026. She carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries.

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About Viking Eldir

Viking Eldir is a 190-guest Viking Longship, one of the 135-meter sister ships that make up most of Viking's European river fleet, and it entered service in 2026. Eldir, whose name means "fire-stoker," is a loyal servant of the sea giant Aegir in Norse myth. For 2026 and 2027 Viking schedules it mainly on the Grand European Tour, which links Budapest and Amsterdam by way of the Main-Danube Canal. Its schedule also includes Passage to Eastern Europe, a lower-Danube route between Bucharest and Budapest, and the 23-day European Sojourn between Amsterdam and Bucharest. The square-bowed design fits three full passenger decks under a sun deck with an herb garden, a putting green and a walking track. Viking took delivery of it at Meyer's Neptun Werft yard in Rostock-Warnemunde in March 2026.

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Deck plans

Open on the line's site

Where she sails

Home port: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Flying in for your cruise?

Viking Eldir sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The airport is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Viking Eldir?

Viking Eldir is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.

How big is Viking Eldir?

Viking Eldir measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does Viking Eldir carry?

Viking Eldir carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).

When did Viking Eldir enter service?

Viking Eldir entered service in 2026.

Where does Viking Eldir sail?

Viking Eldir sails Rhine and Danube itineraries. Her home port is Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Which airport should I fly into for Viking Eldir?

Viking Eldir sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Eldir?

Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Eldir; this page links to Deck plans.

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