Viking Sjofn

The 2026-built Longship Viking Sjofn cruises on the Rhine River, visiting destinations in Switzerland, Holland, France, and Germany. The vessel departs from homeports Basel and Amsterdam.

This Viking Longship is named after Sjofn—in Norse mythology, a companion of Frigg (Odin’s wife, the goddess of motherhood and marriage), associated with fostering romantic connections and protecting engagements between couples.

The vessel (ENI number tba) will be Switzerland-flagged (MMSI tba) and registered in Basel.

The list of Viking's 2026-inaugurated Longships includes Viking Sjofn, Viking Rota, Viking Haki, and Viking Fjolvar.

On December 5, 2023, the company announced a shipbuilding order for 10 Viking Longships—8 to be deployed on the rivers Rhine, Main, and Danube, and 2 in France (Seine River). The newbuilds were scheduled for delivery in 2025 (6 units: Annar, Gyda, Honir, Eldir, Dagur, Nerthus) and in 2026 (4 units: Rota, Haki, Sjofn, Fjolvar).

All Viking Longships are equipped with solar panels (mounted aft on the Sun Deck) and hybrid (diesel-electric) powerplants based on energy-efficient marine engines.

Cabins

Viking Sjofn has a total of 95 staterooms (9x Suites, 39x Balcony, 22x French Balcony, and 25x Porthole with non-opening windows) across 8 cabin categories and accommodates a maximum of 190 passengers.

Longship Sjofn features two aft-located Explorer Suites with wraparound balconies providing 270-degree panoramic views. The seven Veranda Suites each offer two separate rooms and feature a step-out balcony (accessed from the living room) and a French balcony (in the bedroom). The 39 Veranda Staterooms are equipped with step-out balconies.

The Longship accommodates up to 190 passengers (maximum capacity, served by 53 crew), who are provided with complimentary modern hotel amenities and premium travel and leisure services.

Cabin Types/Categories (number, location), from highest to lowest:

• Suites - ES-Explorer (x2, Deck 3 aft), AA-Veranda (x7, Deck 3 portside)
• Balcony Staterooms - A (x20, Deck 3 starboard), B (x17, Deck 2 starboard)
• French Balcony Staterooms (with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors) - C (x5, Deck 3 portside aft), D (x15, Deck 2 portside)
• Riverview Porthole Window / Standard Staterooms - E (x18, Deck 1 midship), F (x7, Deck 1 midship aft)

Shipboard facilities

The Observation Bar Lounge features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto the Aquavit Terrace. This bow-facing indoor-outdoor venue is designed for relaxation and alfresco dining. The Sun Deck is served by the Aquavit Terrace staff and offers 360-degree unobstructed river views. This top deck includes a forward Sun Deck with Sky Bar (outdoor seating area with tables and deckchairs), SkyLight (glass roof over the Atrium), Wheelhouse (Navigation Bridge), a midship shaded seating area (covered by a large retractable awning and encircled by a walking track), a sunbathing area (with deckchairs and loungers), and an aft Sun Deck with a putting green (mini-golf), Herb Garden, and deck games area (shuffleboard and giant outdoor chessboard).

Onboard dining options include the Sjofn Restaurant (main dining room) and the Aquavit Terrace (Lido Buffet with sliding glass doors opening onto the alfresco terrace). Additional facilities include a two-deck Atrium (Lobby Hall with a 24-hour Reception Desk), Library (Internet Lounge), and Shop (gifts and souvenirs).

Viking Cruises Longships do not have a swimming pool, Jacuzzi (outdoor whirlpool), wellness facilities (spa/beauty salon, sauna, fitness/gym room), or self-service laundry facilities (laundromats).

One elevator (passenger lift) connects only Decks 2 and 3. All decks are interconnected by stairs—forward (Grand Staircase in the Atrium), midship, and aft.

Itineraries

Below is a list of Viking Sjofn river cruise itineraries by theme, as officially announced by Viking River Cruises for the inaugural 2026 season:

• "RHINE GETAWAY" is an 8-day Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, and the reverse. The itinerary visits 4 countries, with 6 complimentary guided tours included in the fares. Disembarkation in Amsterdam offers an optional 2-night hotel package, as well as the company's "Best of Holland" (3-night) and "Best of Belgium" (3-night) post-cruise travel packages.
• Optional pre-cruise packages for "RHINE GETAWAY" (from Basel) include 4-night hotel stays (St. Moritz, Lombardy & Alpine Train, Swiss Alps & Scenic Train), 3-night stays (Lake Como, Alpine Backdrops of Lake Lucerne), and 2-night stays (Lucerne, Basel). Optional post-cruise packages (from Amsterdam) include 3-night stays ("Best of Holland", "Best of Belgium") and 2-night stays (Amsterdam, Amsterdam Premium).
• "CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE" is an 8-day holiday-themed voyage from Amsterdam to Basel. It includes scenic cruising along the Waal and Merwede rivers and visits to Christmas markets in Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, and Breisach, plus Middle Rhine scenic cruising (Lorelei Rock). Includes 8 guided tours.
• Optional pre-cruise packages for "CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE" (from Amsterdam) include 3-night stays (Belgium at Christmas) and 2-night stays (Amsterdam, Amsterdam Premium). Optional post-cruise packages (from Basel) include 3-night stays (Alpine Backdrops of Lake Lucerne) and 2-night stays (Lucerne at Christmas, Basel at Christmas).

Viking Sjofn cruise deals include Wi-Fi Internet, all tours and excursions, ground transfers, live evening entertainment, daily lectures and presentations, food and wine tastings, 24-hour coffee and tea, and replenished bottled water.

Viking River Cruises prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative and may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals.

Airport transfers and meet-and-greet services are included only when airfares are purchased through Viking Cruises (via the Viking Air package).