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Viking Embla
Viking Embla is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2012. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Danube itineraries.
About Viking Embla
One of Viking's near-identical 135-meter Longships, Viking Embla carries 190 guests and has sailed since 2012. Embla, its namesake, is the first woman of Norse myth, shaped by Odin and his brothers from driftwood on the shore. Its 2026 and 2027 departures are mostly Romantic Danube cruises between Budapest and Regensburg. Its schedule also includes Danube Waltz cruises between Budapest and Passau and Passage to Eastern Europe, a lower-Danube route between Bucharest and Budapest. Its 95 staterooms run from 150-square-foot standard rooms with half-height windows to two-room Veranda and Explorer Suites, and the ship has hybrid engines.
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Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Embla sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)BUD Terminal 2B3.0 ★
- SkyCourt LoungeBUD SkyCourt3.0 ★
- Platinum Lounge (Schengen)BUD Terminal 2A2.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Embla?
Viking Embla is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
How big is Viking Embla?
Viking Embla measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Viking Embla feel?
Viking Embla has a passenger space ratio of 16.5: 3,138 gross tons for 190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Embla feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Embla carry?
Viking Embla carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Embla enter service?
Viking Embla entered service in 2012.
Where does Viking Embla sail?
Viking Embla sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Embla?
Viking Embla sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Embla?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Embla; this page links to Deck plans.
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