Viking Herja
Intimate ship Bliss scored
The Viking Herja from Viking River Cruises, which debuted in March 2017, carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members along the Rhine River to world-class landmarks.
- 190guests
- 5,000gross tons
- 2cruises now
- $2,999fares from
At a glance
Viking Herja is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2017. It carries 190 guests and 50 crew (3.8 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 54 other ships as the 2nd largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural, romantic and staterooms (7/10) and lowest for family friendly (0/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable. It has 2 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,999.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 190
- Crew
- 50
- Gross tons
- 5,000
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 443 ft
- Beam
- 55 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2017
- Space ratio
- 3.8
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.8
- Speed (mph)
- 17
Bliss scores
What Viking Herja is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 6.0
- Adventure and nature 6.0
- Cultural 7.0
- Dining 6.0
- Entertainment 6.0
- Family friendly 0.0
- Party 6.0
- Romantic 7.0
- Spa and fitness 6.0
- Staterooms 7.0
Our review
Viking Herja: Sail the Rhine to historic landmarks
Viking Herja, a Longship from Viking River Cruises, debuted in 2017, carrying 190 passengers and 50 crew members along the storied Rhine River in Germany.
Admire the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from Viking Herja. Learn to waltz at a tradition-steeped Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest, and on your ship. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Český Krumlov and Bratislava. Soak up the soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. The voyage reveals the highlights of Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, while leisurely cruising through spectacular scenery.
Herja represents the line’s latest Longship-class river boat design. Viking Cruises Longships feature energy-efficient hybrid engine technology, solar panels and an interior design by a top design company in Norway. Herja launched alongside her twin sister ship, Viking Hild.
Where Viking Herja sails
Viking Herja sails 7-day itineraries on the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, or the return voyage, with stops in the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Speyer, Marksburg, Koblenz, Cologne and elsewhere.
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Highlights on board
Entertainment includes a library, walking track, putting green, shuffleboard and deck chess. Passengers can make use of Herja's onboard Concierge, complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi and a 24-hour beverage bar.
The ship also provides an array of options for cultural enrichment: Take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore to complement your shore excursions. Or participate in hands-on demonstrations, cooking classes or local tastings and watch traditional performances by local singers and dancers. Presentations provide a context for your own observations, enhancing your travel experience.
There's no pool, whirlpool, spa, casino or fitness center, but there's an elevator and you'll get plenty of exercise walking during the shore excursions.
Features & amenities
- Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
- Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
- Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Library corner and onboard boutique
- Laundry service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- 40-inch flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more
Dining
Viking Herja has two restaurants on board: The Restaurant is the main dining venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views, and the Aquavit Terrace offers an innovative indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship. Both serve regional specialties and American classics.
Staterooms
Viking Herja offers 95 cabins that are spaced out on three passenger decks and reflect Viking's trademark Scandinavian style: muted tones, pale woods and functional furnishings.
- 95 comfy outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites with wraparound verandas providing 270-degree views, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms and 25 Standard Staterooms)
- All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom.
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On board highlights
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Observation Lounge
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Scenic destinations
- Sightseeing while dining
Photos
Inside and out
Destinations 1
Cologne's two large churches are visible from the Rhine River.
More photos 2
Viking Herja sails past Rheinstein Castle in Burg, Germany, along the Rhine. 
A Viking Longship in Koblenz, Germany, gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge.
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