Built in
2016
Capacity
190
Staterooms
95
Crew
53
Crew to guests
1 : 3.6
Length
135 m
US outlets
Yes
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Alruna, named after a Norse legend symbolizing protection and destiny, brings travelers into the heart of Europe with grace, refinement, and understated elegance. Designed to carry just 190 guests, this Viking Longship delivers an intimate river cruise experience that blends thoughtful Scandinavian design with enriching cultural encounters.
Custom-built to navigate Europe’s most iconic rivers—including the Rhine, Main, and Danube—Viking Alruna offers a modern take on river cruising while maintaining a deep connection to regional traditions and landscapes. The ship’s sleek profile and innovative layout allow it to dock in the center of charming towns and historic cities, ensuring immersive exploration at every stop.
Onboard, Viking Alruna exudes a quiet luxury. Public areas like the light-filled Lounge and Aquavit Terrace provide panoramic views of castles, vineyards, and riverside villages. The ship’s neutral tones, clean lines, and natural materials create a serene, residential atmosphere that feels more like a boutique hotel than a cruise vessel.
Accommodations are varied to suit a range of preferences, from the efficient Standard Staterooms with river-level views to spacious Veranda Suites and the premier Explorer Suites, which offer wraparound verandas and generous living spaces. All staterooms include hotel-style beds, heated bathroom floors, infotainment systems, in-room safes, and large wardrobes. Viking’s meticulous attention to detail ensures comfort and convenience, whether for a weeklong getaway or an extended Grand European journey.
Dining aboard Viking Alruna is a celebration of local and seasonal flavors. The main restaurant offers regionally inspired menus that evolve with each destination, while the Aquavit Terrace allows for alfresco dining with ever-changing backdrops. Viking’s chefs take pride in highlighting traditional recipes alongside contemporary European cuisine, with complimentary wine and beer enhancing each meal.
Cultural enrichment lies at the core of the Viking experience. Aboard Alruna, guests can expect destination-themed lectures, music performances, cooking demonstrations, and daily briefings that bring each port to life. In every town, guided tours are included and led by expert local guides who provide insight into the region’s history, art, and daily life.
The ship’s crew is known for their warm professionalism and personal service. From butlers in the suites to friendly waitstaff and knowledgeable program directors, Viking Alruna’s team ensures every detail of the journey is seamless and memorable.
Whether sailing past the terraced vineyards of the Rhine or into the imperial grandeur of Vienna, Viking Alruna offers a balanced experience of leisure and discovery. With its sophisticated design, cultural depth, and Viking’s signature hospitality, this ship is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a meaningful, luxurious way to explore the rivers of Europe.
Dining
Aboard the Viking Alruna, the Restaurant anchors the day with open seating and regional menus shaped by the ports along the route. For something more relaxed, the Aquavit Terrace serves al fresco breakfasts and lighter fare with an easy indoor-outdoor feel.
Sailings on this ship
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Good to know
Wi-Fi is free on Viking's river ships across Europe, Egypt, and the Mississippi, and shared computers are available on board. The connection runs over cellular or satellite, so expect speeds to dip in locks, valleys, and remote stretches of river.
Daytime dress is casual: shorts in warm weather, slacks or jeans, and comfortable walking shoes. Evenings are elegant casual, with no formal nights; a jacket and tie are optional. Pack modest attire for shore excursions that visit religious sites.
Gratuities are always at your discretion. Viking publishes a recommended rate per guest, per night, which can be prepaid before sailing or settled on your shipboard account. We go over the details with you when you book.
Staterooms on Viking's European river ships carry both 110V US-style outlets and 220V outlets that take German Schuko two-pin plugs. If you need an adapter, any travel or electronics store will have one.
Vegetarian options appear at every meal, and the galley can prepare low-salt, diabetic, gluten-free, and low-cholesterol meals with advance notice. Tell us about dietary needs when you book, at least 90 days before departure, and remind the maitre d' once on board.
Guests who need mobility support travel with a companion who can assist, and wheelchairs must be no wider than 22 inches. Viking requires an accessibility form at least 30 days before departure; we take care of submitting it when you book with us.
The ships are nonsmoking throughout, including staterooms and verandas, with one designated outdoor smoking area. The policy covers e-cigarettes as well.
Laundry and pressing are complimentary in some stateroom categories and available for a modest fee in the rest, arranged through your stateroom steward. Dry cleaning is not offered on board. Ships on the Mississippi add free self-service launderettes.
Viking River Cruises is the largest river cruise line in the world, known for elegant ships, destination-led itineraries, and a strong cultural program. The voyages run along Europe's great rivers and reach the Nile, the Mekong, and the Mississippi, pairing comfort and enrichment with real time ashore. A modern fleet of purpose-built longships and a focus on thoughtful design set the tone for the whole experience.
Viking's river ships are built for comfort and discovery in equal measure, with a relaxed but refined feel on board. Each carries fewer than 200 guests, so the setting stays intimate, with generous public areas, all-outside staterooms, and attentive service from departure to return.
Built for discovery, Viking's river cruises ask you to slow down and read each region more closely than a packed land tour allows.
Whether you sail the heart of Europe or reach farther afield, Viking's itineraries balance the must-see landmarks with the smaller places that travelers tend to miss. Longer port time, well-built excursions, and curated cultural access run through every voyage.
Signature Voyages Include:
Every itinerary reflects Viking's interest in history, culture, and authenticity, giving guests an educational way to see the world.
We include Viking River Cruises in our collection for its consistent standards in design, service, and cultural engagement. Viking's commitment to immersive travel lines up with our own aim of building voyages that reward curiosity.
We work directly with Viking to help you choose the right itinerary, stateroom, and add-ons, so the trip fits your interests. Whether you are a first-time river cruiser or a returning guest after something new, we bring the insight and the follow-through to keep your voyage smooth.
Booking with Small Ship Travel gives you advisor-led planning, pre and post-cruise arrangements, and added value on your Viking river voyage. We handle the details from start to finish, so you can settle into the discovery, comfort, and cultural richness Viking is known for.
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