Viking Freya
River · built 2012 · 190 guests

Viking Freya

Viking River Cruises · Viking Longship (Rhine/Main/Danube type, 443 ft)

Photo: Paul Korecky, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Is she right for you?

Travelers who want the standard Viking longship on the Rhine, Main, Danube or Rhône, with many full-veranda cabins.

Think twice if: The elevator skips the Main Deck, so Standard cabin guests use stairs; the Sun Deck closes during lock transits and under low bridges.

See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Viking River Cruises's page for this ship →

At a glance

What she's like

Size & feelRiver ship

Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.

Who you'll sail with

English; line built for North Americans. Adults only: guests must be 18+. †

Price level$$$$$

Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).

Included in the fare

One included shore excursion in each port, wine/beer/soft drinks with lunch and dinner, free Wi-Fi, all meals, port taxes. Not included: gratuities, drinks outside meals, airport transfers unless air bought from Viking (transfers rule is official, Booking Terms). †

Children

Minimum age 18; no kids' clubs; adults only †

What to wear

Casual by day; no formal nights; 'elegant casual' in the evening, jacket and tie optional †

† From an independent source, not the line itself. Confirm with the line or your travel agent before you book.

Where & when

Where she sails in Europe

We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.

Your real budget

What it costs beyond the fare

Tips for the crewEurope: $20 USD per person per night if prepaid, or EUR 20 per night if charged onboard †; Added to your bill automatically? Yes, may be added to shipboard account at the recommended rate; adjustable at Guest Services †
Drinks packageSilver Spirits Beverage Package, about $27 per person per day. Included for Explorer Suites; both guests in a cabin must buy; age 21+. †
Wifiincluded (free on Europe ships; may be slow)
Specialty restaurantsNo extra-charge restaurants on Longships; Aquavit Terrace is free †
Money on boardEUR †

† From an independent source, not the line itself. Confirm with the line or your travel agent before you book.

How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →

Her restaurants · 0 included, 0 extra

Where to eatCost
RestaurantNot stated
Aquavit Terrace (al fresco)Not stated
Choosing your cabin

Which cabin to book, and which to avoid

Cabin typeSizeDecks
Explorer Suite (ES)445 incl. veranda sq ft3
Veranda Suite (AA)275 incl. veranda sq ft3
Veranda Stateroom (A, B)205 incl. veranda sq ft3 (A), 2 (B)
French Balcony Stateroom (C, D)135 sq ft3 (C), 2 (D)
Standard Stateroom (E, F)150 sq ft1

Good to know before you pick

  • The lift does not reach the lowest cabin deck. Guests in those cabins use the stairs.
  • The lift does not reach the sun deck.
  • Upper Deck (3) aft cabins sit below the Sun Deck herb garden and walking track (deck 4), per plan positions
  • Main Deck (1) cabins are at water level with smaller windows (plan note) and have no lift access (Viking ship page)
  • Standard cabins (E, F) are all on the Main Deck with a half-height window and no elevator access.
  • Only 2 Explorer Suites per ship (Upper Deck, 445 sq ft with a wraparound veranda).
  • Upper Deck cabins share the deck with the Lounge, Library and Aquavit Terrace; Middle Deck cabins share it with the Restaurant.
  • Cabins with windows that don't open: 1 (Main Deck): Standard E/F cabins, half-height picture window.

If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty

Elevator runs from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for Standard categories E and F on the Main Deck (Viking ship page). Guests with a disability must travel with an able-bodied companion; wheelchairs max 22 inches wide; no motorized scooters; Accessibility Form due 30 days before departure. No tendering on river. † Elevators: One lift midship, Middle Deck to Upper Deck only; does not reach the Main Deck (Standard E/F cabins) or the Sun Deck Our accessibility guide →

Deck plans

Find your way around

Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.

  1. Deck 4 · Sun Deck , Solar panels; Herb garden; Walking track; Shaded sun deck seating; Bridge (wheelhouse)
  2. Deck 3 · Upper Deck , Explorer Suites (ES), 2, at the stern; Veranda (A), Veranda Suite (AA) and French Balcony (C) cabins; Library; Lift; Lounge & Bar; Aquavit Terrace (bow, buffet and grills)
  3. Deck 2 · Middle Deck , Veranda (B) and French Balcony (D) cabins; Shop and Guest Services; Lift; Restaurant with buffet
  4. Deck 1 · Main Deck , Standard cabins (E, F), water level

Open Viking River Cruises's official deck plan →

Planning your trip

What to book, and when

Booking, check-in and reservations

Optional excursions booked in My Viking Journey once Viking emails that they are loaded; excursions can be cancelled for a refund up to 7 days before online or 3 days by phone. Deposit and payment schedule depend on the promotion and are shown on your invoice (official Booking Terms). Europe boarding from 12:00. †

Paying and cancelling

Cruises over 35 days: $1,000 fee 180+ days out, 20% at 179-150, 40% at 149-120, 60% at 119-90, 80% at 89-60, 100% at 59 or fewer days. Free cancel within 24 hours of booking direct. (Viking Booking and Sale Terms)

Tips for her Europe sailings

Ships dock near city centres; exact dock in your cruise documents. Many sailings start or end in Amsterdam, Basel, Budapest, Passau, Nuremberg, Paris or Porto (fleet file, unverified). †

Where she docks

Usually in or near the city centre; check documents †

If the river is too high or too low

Viking may swap guests between ships, use motorcoaches, or change ports; any money back is set by the Passenger Ticket Contract. Official terms: vessels and itineraries 'subject to change, delay, substitution or cancellation'. †

How much walking on the included tours

Included tours involve cobblestones and stairs; you must get around the ship independently †

Low bridges and the sun deck

Yes on low-bridge stretches; guests report the sun deck closed and the wheelhouse lowered, while the Aquavit Terrace stayed open †

Before you go

The details

The ship in numbers

Cruise line
Viking River Cruises
Kind of ship
River
Built
2012
Guests
190
Crew
53
Cabins
95
Guest decks
4
Gross tons
3,138
Length
135 m (443 ft)
Width
12 m (39 ft)
Flag
Switzerland
Class
Viking Longship (Rhine/Main/Danube type, 443 ft)
Ship number
ENI 07001954
Sister ships
Viking Aegir, Viking Alruna, Viking Alsvin, Viking Annar, Viking Atla, Viking Baldur
and 62 moreViking Bestla, Viking Bragi, Viking Buri, Viking Dagur, Viking Delling, Viking Egdir, Viking Egil, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eistla, Viking Eldir, Viking Embla, Viking Forseti, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Gullveig, Viking Gymir, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Heimdal, Viking Herja, Viking Hermod, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Honir, Viking Idi, Viking Idun, Viking Ingvi, Viking Jarl, Viking Kadlin, Viking Kara, Viking Kvasir, Viking Laga, Viking Lif, Viking Lofn, Viking Magni, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Modi, Viking Odin, Viking Ran, Viking Rinda, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Skadi, Viking Skirnir, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Ullur, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
In Europe 2026–27
Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle
Rivers
Moselle, Rhine
Worth knowing

Highlights

  • Built 2012; 190 guests, 53 crew, 95 outside staterooms (Viking ship page).
  • Aquavit Terrace at the bow for open-air dining with river views.
  • Free Wi-Fi and laundry service (Viking ship page).
  • Hybrid engines for less vibration (Viking ship page).
On board & ashore

More pictures

Sources & what we could not confirm · 10 sources · checked 2026-11
Still being confirmed
  • No refurbishment year is published on the Viking ship page.
  • Beam is VesselFinder's rounded figure, not a Viking number.
  • Rivers are derived from the itinerary names listed on the ship page (Nov 2026); they change by season.
  • Viking River Cruises: vikingrivercruises.com and viking.com return 403 to both plain download and WebFetch; most facts are secondary.
  • Viking River Cruises: Silver Spirits price varies by source ($25 vs $27 per day).
  • Viking River Cruises: Deposit amount not published; set per promotion on invoice.
  • Deck plan: Plan drawn for Viking Aegir; all 69 sisters assumed to share it as Viking groups them as one Longship design
  • Deck plan: Some Longships have minor variations (e.g. putting green listed in ship details but not labelled on the plan)