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Viking Vilhjalm

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Viking Vilhjalm is a Longship from Viking River Cruises that debuted in May 2016 with culture-focused cruises along the storied Danube River. The 443-foot Vilhjalm is nearly identical to other Longships launched by Viking in 2012.

  • 190guests
  • 5,000gross tons
  • 4cruises now
  • $2,399fares from

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The scenic town of Passau, Germany. It's called the City of Three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz all pass through it.

At a glance

Viking Vilhjalm is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2016. 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 romantic (8/10) and lowest for family friendly (0/10). It has 4 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,399 to $3,499. 3 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests
190
Crew
50
Gross tons
5,000
Decks
4
Length
443 ft
Beam
55 ft
Maiden voyage
2016
Space ratio
3.8
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
3.8
Speed (mph)
17

Bliss scores

What Viking Vilhjalm 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.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 0.0
  7. Party 6.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

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Inside and out

Dining 2

  • Dine outside and take in sweeping river views at the Aquavit Terrace on your Viking Longship.
    Dine outside and take in sweeping river views at the Aquavit Terrace on your Viking Longship.
  • Dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine in the casual yet elegant Restaurant aboard your Viking Longship.
    Dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine in the casual yet elegant Restaurant aboard your Viking Longship.

On board 3

  • The light-filled atrium-like lobby of a Viking Longship.
    The light-filled atrium-like lobby of a Viking Longship.
  • Meet like-minded travelers at the lounge/bar on your Viking river cruise.
    Meet like-minded travelers at the lounge/bar on your Viking river cruise.
  • Grab a cocktail and chat up new friends in the lounge of your Viking Longship.
    Grab a cocktail and chat up new friends in the lounge of your Viking Longship.

Staterooms 3

  • An Explorer Suite on your Viking Longship features separate sleeping and sitting quarters, a wraparound veranda with 270-degree views, a French balcony and modern amenities.
    An Explorer Suite on your Viking Longship features separate sleeping and sitting quarters, a wraparound veranda with 270-degree views, a French balcony and modern amenities.
  • Relax in the comfy living quarters of a Veranda Suite on your Viking Longship.
    Relax in the comfy living quarters of a Veranda Suite on your Viking Longship.
  • A Veranda Stateroom on your Viking Longship features hotel-style beds, a private bathroom, roomy closets and storage space, and amenities like flat-panel TVs and premium bath products.
    A Veranda Stateroom on your Viking Longship features hotel-style beds, a private bathroom, roomy closets and storage space, and amenities like flat-panel TVs and premium bath products.

More photos 4

  • The scenic town of Passau, Germany. It's called the City of Three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz all pass through it.
    The scenic town of Passau, Germany. It's called the City of Three Rivers: the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz all pass through it.
  • Melk Abbey, a Benedictine abbey overlooking the Danube above the town of Melk, Austria.
    Melk Abbey, a Benedictine abbey overlooking the Danube above the town of Melk, Austria.
  • The Austrian Parliament building in Vienna, Austria.
    The Austrian Parliament building in Vienna, Austria.
  • A Viking Longship in Koblenz, Germany, gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge.
    A Viking Longship in Koblenz, Germany, gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge.

Sailing now

Cruises on Viking Vilhjalm

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  1. 7 Night Danube Waltz 7 nights · from Passau Next Sep 15, 2026 45 dates from $2,399
  2. 7 Night Danube Waltz 7 nights · from Budapest Next Sep 22, 2026 43 dates from $2,499
  3. 7 Night Danube Christmas Delights 7 nights · from Budapest Next Dec 1, 2026 5 dates from $3,299
  4. 7 Night Danube Christmas Delights 7 nights · from Passau Next Dec 8, 2026 4 dates from $3,499

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