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Viking Gersemi
Viking Gersemi is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2020. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Rhine itineraries. We rate her 3.8 out of 5.
Sails from Basel, Switzerland · fly into BSL
- Guests
- 190
- Crew 53 · 1:3.6
- Entered service
- 2020
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% of 574 ships
- Decks
- 4
Viking Gersemi is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 63%. At 16.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 99% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
About Viking Gersemi
Viking Gersemi is a four-deck Viking Longship for 190 guests that joined the fleet in 2020. Gersemi, its namesake, is a daughter of Freya whose name, like her sister Hnoss's, means "treasure." Through 2027 it sails chiefly on the Rhine Getaway between Basel and Amsterdam, with Christmas on the Rhine market cruises in season. Public rooms follow the Longship pattern: a lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a panoramic restaurant, the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow and a sun deck with solar panels.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5, fleet average 2.2
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking River Cruises fleet average across 86 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Longship class
Viking Gersemi is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Dagur (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022), Viking Gymir (2022) and Viking Hervor (2020) and 53 more are in service, and 8 more are on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Gersemi this ship | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Annar | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Dagur | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Eldir | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Honir | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Egdir | 2022 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Gymir | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Hervor | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| and 53 more in service, 8 on the way | |||||
Where she sails
Home port: Basel, Switzerland.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Gersemi sails from Basel, Switzerland. The airport is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Basel, SwitzerlandQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
What are Viking Gersemi's sister ships?
Viking Gersemi is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Dagur (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022), Viking Gymir (2022) and Viking Hervor (2020) and 53 more are in service, and 8 more are on the way.
How big is Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How does Viking Gersemi compare in size with other cruise ships?
Viking Gersemi is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 63%. At 16.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 99% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Viking Gersemi feel?
Viking Gersemi 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 Gersemi feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Gersemi carry?
Viking Gersemi carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Gersemi enter service?
Viking Gersemi entered service in 2020.
Where does Viking Gersemi sail?
Viking Gersemi sails Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Basel, Switzerland.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi sails from Basel, Switzerland. Fly into EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Gersemi?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Gersemi; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Viking Gersemi rated?
Cruise Frog rates Viking Gersemi 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
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