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Viking Longship
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Germany
Neptun Werft GmbH
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443 feet
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Viking Einar

Celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Europe onboard the eye-catching longship Viking Einar. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, this cruise ship is inspired by the Norse Earl of Orkney, a warrior who fought and won control over the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Viking Einar cruises take you to incredible destinations along the Rhine River, wasting no time with intense cultural immersion! From complimentary shore excursions to your choice of stateroom to fabulous-tasting regional cuisine, Viking Einar has it all for you. If you crave knowledge and learning, she presents the perfect balance of learning and hands-on experience. If you want to get to know Europe and the Rhine River better, then this is a European cruise for you.

 Dining on the Aquavit Terrace.

Excursions and Enrichment

Viking Einar brings you where no other river cruise ship has brought you before. You can immerse yourself in port after port with a free excursion in each. There are also for-fee excursions that will take you on more specialized tours, also in smaller group sizes. All excursions are led by local English-speaking guides, who are knowledgeable and can answer all your questions. Onboard enrichment accentuates your onshore experiences, bringing them to life through port talks, lectures, books, presentations, and even cuisine. You’ll discover endless ways to embody the culture and traditions along the Rhine through all five senses.

Dining Options

Viking Einar serves some of the finest and freshest food on the Rhine River. Chefs meticulously prepare each dinner served in the Restaurant to present the flavors of every destination. If those flavors aren’t satisfying your tastes, an always-available menu of familiar classics is available. Share your passion for food with like-minded travelers on the Aquavit Terrace, where you can enjoy a casual lunch and dinner buffet with fresh river air! Imagine toasting your favorite glass of wine against the warm backdrop of a pink sunset as you close your eyes and taste the lands that you’re passing through. Complimentary house wines, beers, and sodas complete every meal. Always-available choices are plentiful, and light snacks are available in the lounge to hold you over between meals.

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Ship Highlights

 The Explorer Suite onboard Viking Einar.

Inclusive Value

On incredible Viking Einar cruises, you get to take advantage of Viking’s Inclusive Value! The ship has more complimentary features than any other cruise line offers. When you book with Viking, you can enjoy:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, including UNESCO site visits;
  • Free Wi-Fi;
  • Various onboard enrichment activities;
  • Beer, wine, and soft drinks poured at lunch and dinner;
  • Specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water all day;
  • Port taxes and fees;
  • Complimentary ground transfers when you purchase Viking Air.

Another spotlight feature of Viking Einar ship is the stateroom selection. She stands out because you can choose from a picture window view, a French balcony view, or a full-veranda view, a true rarity on the Rhine! You also get a full culture curriculum, all meals, complimentary access to the walking track and sports deck, 24-hour guest service, and so much more!

The Viking Way

“The Viking Way” is what sets a Viking Einar cruise apart from other river cruises. You can discover more itineraries, more destinations, and more authentic experiences. Apart from complimentary excursions, you can go even deeper and partake in behind-the-scenes looks, cultural highlight tours, and access otherwise restricted areas. For example, you might visit the home of a local host, fill up on a culinary tour, or even meet the area’s youngest locals – school children! “The Viking Way” takes you behind the closed doors of museums, cultural performances, and even inside famous landmarks!

True Cultural Immersion

When you sail onboard Viking Einar, you leave no stone unturned when it comes to enrichment, including pre- and post-travel! Viking provides all guests access to an online filmography list, which references movies that will help you learn more about a destination before you get there. You also gain exclusive access to reading lists and other videos that will help you prep for the actual experience! Onboard the Viking Einar ship is a curated library and plenty of other opportunities to learn as you go.

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Accommodations

Viking Einar Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

Every type of stateroom on Viking Einar, with its booking categories, size and where it is on the ship. Select a deck number to open that deck plan.

Stateroom types on Viking Einar
Stateroom type Categories Approx. size Where on the ship
Explorer Suite ES 445 sq. ft. including balcony Aft, deck 3
Veranda Suite AA 275 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship, deck 3
Veranda Stateroom A B 205 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship and aft, decks 2 and 3
French Balcony Stateroom C D 135 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship and aft, deck 2; aft, deck 3
Standard Stateroom E F 150 sq. ft. Mid-ship, deck 1

Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.

Filter Room Types:
All Viking Einar staterooms and suites include:
  • River views.
  • 110/220 volt outlets and USB ports.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Bottled water replenished daily.
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system.
  • Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration.
  • Luxury linens and pillows.
  • Individual climate control.
  • Refrigerator.
  • Security safe.
  • Hair dryer.
  • Private bathroom with a shower.
  • Heated bathroom floors and an anti-fog mirror.
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries.
  • Plush robes and slippers.
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping.

Suites

If you’re a traveler who wants the best of the best, then booking a Suite aboard Viking Einar is the way to go. From the most living and storage space to extra perks, larger bathrooms, and faster, more personalized service, Suites have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. These suites are some of the largest found on the European waterways! They are an especially great value during longer cruises when you can enjoy the space and amenities for longer, including:

  • Priority suite access;
  • Complimentary laundry;
  • Additional flat-screen TV;
  • Mini-bar and much more.

Explorer Suite

Category Approx. size Location
ES 445 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Enhance your river cruise even further by booking an Explorer Suite aboard Viking Einar. Only two are available for booking. These are the largest suites, measuring 445 sq. ft. Features include:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Suite access at 12 p.m.;
  • Private wraparound balcony;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
  • Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers;
  • Welcome champagne;
  • Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
  • Daily fruit plate;
  • Binoculars;
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections;
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included;
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination;
  • Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service;
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.

Veranda Suite

Category Approx. size Location
AA 275 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (mid-ship)

Sizes include the balcony.

Live luxuriously on the river in a spacious Veranda Suite on a Viking Einar cruise. These accommodations feature:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Suite access at 12 p.m.;
  • Full-sized balcony off the living room;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
  • Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers;
  • Welcome champagne;
  • Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
  • Daily fruit plate;
  • Binoculars;
  • Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.

Balcony

Balcony staterooms are more expensive than Oceanviews, but provide a much more elevated experience. In some cases (depending on the ship and category) you’ll get extra living and storage space, plus amenities that may not fit in smaller accommodations. Balcony staterooms are perfect for travelers who wish to spend a decent amount of time relaxing in privacy. Balconies bring you closer to the passing scenery and wildlife, providing an up close and personal view.

They also tend to be closer to public areas, which means you won’t need to go far to change or drop something to your room.

Veranda Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
A 205 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (mid-ship and aft)
B 205 sq. ft. Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship and aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Veranda Staterooms provide you with everything you need for an enjoyable Viking Einar cruise. These accommodations feature:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • Full-sized balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

French Balcony Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
C 135 sq. ft. Upper (Deck 3) (aft)
D 135 sq. ft. Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship and aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

French Balcony Staterooms are spacious balcony accommodations onboard Viking Einar, featuring:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding door;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

Oceanview

For a budget-friendly stateroom that still provides a view of the outside, you might consider booking an Oceanview stateroom. These staterooms are generally similar in size to balcony staterooms.

Standard Stateroom

Category Approx. size Location
E 150 sq. ft. Main (Deck 1) (mid-ship)
F 150 sq. ft. Main (Deck 1) (mid-ship)

Get comfortable in beautiful Standard Stateroom accommodations aboard Viking Einar, offering some great amenities:

  • Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
  • Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
  • Half-height picture window;
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
  • Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
  • Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
  • Bottled water replenished daily;
  • Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.

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Deck Plans

Viking Einar Deck Plans

Main (Deck 1)

Where Main (Deck 1) is on Viking Einar

Accommodation Categories

Main (Deck 1) deck plan for Viking Einar
Main (Deck 1), Viking Einar
FAQs

Viking Einar FAQs

Quick answers about Viking Einar, from the details on this page.

When was Viking Einar built?

Viking Einar entered service in 2016, built by Neptun Werft GmbH.

How many passengers does Viking Einar carry?

Viking Einar carries 190 guests at double occupancy. A crew of 53 looks after them, about one crew member for every 3.6 guests.

How big is Viking Einar?

Viking Einar measures 5,000 gross tons, 443 feet long and 95 feet wide. Its deck plans show 4 passenger decks.

What kinds of staterooms are on Viking Einar?

Viking Einar has 95 staterooms in 8 booking categories, grouped into three types: Suites, Balcony and Oceanview. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.

Which staterooms on Viking Einar have a balcony?

48 staterooms on Viking Einar have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Suites and Balcony types has one.

How many decks does Viking Einar have?

Viking Einar has 4 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 4. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.

What dining times does Viking Einar offer?

Viking Einar offers Open dining in its main dining room.

What kind of electrical outlets are in the staterooms on Viking Einar?

The cruise line lists the stateroom power as 110/220 AC. That includes the 110-volt power used in the United States.

Where is Viking Einar registered?

Viking Einar sails under the flag of Germany.

Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.