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Viking Aegir on the Danube, 2014

Viking Aegir on the Danube, 2014 · Photo: Rich Monroe from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Viking Aegir

Viking Aegir is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2012. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Danube itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.

Viking Aegir is a 190-guest Viking Longship, one of the 135-meter sister ships that make up most of Viking's European river fleet, and it entered service in 2012. Its name comes from Aegir, the giant who embodies the sea in Norse myth, a power the Viking seafarers both honored and feared. For 2026 and 2027 Viking schedules it mainly on Romantic Danube cruises between Budapest and Regensburg. Its schedule also includes Danube Waltz cruises between Budapest and Passau and Danube Christmas Delights market sailings. The square-bowed design fits three full passenger decks under a sun deck with an herb garden, a putting green and a walking track.

Ship facts

Guests
190
Crew 53 · 1:3.6
Entered service
2012
Length
135 m
Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
Decks
4

Viking Aegir is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 63%. At 16.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 99% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

Cabins
4/5, fleet average 4.3
Dining
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
2/5, fleet average 2.2
Value
4/5, fleet average 4.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking River Cruises fleet average across 86 rated ships in service.

Sister ships: Longship class

Viking Aegir is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Dagur (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Rota (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022) and Viking Gymir (2022) and 54 more are in service, and 7 more are on the way.

ShipYearRating
Viking Aegir this ship20123.7/5
Viking Annar20264.0/5
Viking Dagur20264.0/5
Viking Eldir20264.0/5
Viking Rota2026—
Viking Honir20254.0/5
Viking Egdir20223.8/5
Viking Gymir20224.0/5
and 54 more in service, 7 on the way

Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

The operator uses a shared representative Longship plan; confirm cabin categories, minor ship differences and the layout for your sailing. No exact sailing-date validity window is supplied. Notes describe plan relationships rather than confirmed noise reports.

All decks

Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout · bow to the right

95 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.

Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections · Check Main Deck windows and stair access
Deck 4Deck plan

On this deck: Sun Deck · Walking track · Seating · Herb garden · Solar panels · Bridge

Viking Aegir, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Upper Deck · Accommodation · Library · Lounge · Bar · Aquavit Terrace · Lift

Viking Aegir, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan

On this deck: Middle Deck · Accommodation · Guest Services · Shop · Restaurant · Lift

Viking Aegir, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan

On this deck: Main Deck · Standard staterooms

Viking Aegir, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabin grades

Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.

Viking official representative Explorer Suite interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

ESExplorer Suite

445 sq ft including a wraparound veranda; separate living room and bedroom with a French balcony.

Decks: 3

Viking official representative Veranda Suite interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

AAVeranda Suite

275 sq ft including a veranda off the separate living room; bedroom has a French balcony.

Decks: 3

Viking official representative Veranda Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

AVeranda Stateroom

205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.

Decks: 3

Viking official representative Veranda Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

BVeranda Stateroom

205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.

Decks: 2

Viking official representative French Balcony Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

CFrench Balcony Stateroom

135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.

Decks: 3

Viking official representative French Balcony Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

DFrench Balcony Stateroom

135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.

Decks: 2

Viking official representative Standard Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

EStandard Stateroom

150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.

Decks: 1

Viking official representative Standard Stateroom interior
Representative Viking Longship accommodation shown by Viking; furnishings and views can vary. Cruise line photo

FStandard Stateroom

150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.

Decks: 1

Official cabin grades · checked 2026-10-22

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from the forward public-area transition

    Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections

    Compare the exact room with accommodation above and below, then check distance from the lift, reception and restaurant access. This can be a useful starting point for a quieter location.

    Why we flag this

    The shared Longship plan shows accommodation on the Main, Middle and Upper decks. Only the overlapping cabin sections meet the accommodation-above-and-below criterion; no measured sound level is implied. Check the source plan.

  • Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath the walking track and seating

    Check Upper Deck rooms below the Sun Deck

    Compare the room with the walking track, seating and other occupied Sun Deck areas overhead. Morning walking and furniture setup may matter to light sleepers.

    Why we flag this

    The publisher’s Sun Deck diagram shows walking tracks and seating above the Upper Deck accommodation. Exact overlap and activity timing matter; this is a layout caution, not a confirmed noise report. Check the source plan.

  • Middle and Upper Deck cabins near the forward lift and public venues

    Check cabins beside public-area entrances

    Check corridor distance from Guest Services, the shop, restaurant and lounge/bar access. Short walks to venues may mean more passing traffic.

    Why we flag this

    The official plan places Guest Services, the shop and restaurant forward on the Middle Deck and the library, lounge and bar forward on the Upper Deck, next to accommodation transitions. Check the source plan.

  • Main Deck (Deck 1), Standard categories E and F

    Check Main Deck windows and stair access

    The lower price comes with water-level, smaller windows. Check stair requirements before booking if mobility or easy access to the restaurant and lounge is important.

    Why we flag this

    The PDF explicitly says water-level staterooms have smaller windows. The official ship page specifies lift access between Middle and Upper Deck only, with no lift access for categories E and F. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Viking’s shared 2026 Rhine/Main/Danube Longship PDF, linked by this ship’s official page and individually verified on 21 October 2026. Main, Middle, Upper and Sun decks are shown as Decks 1–4 in this viewer.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

Photos

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Where she sails

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Viking Aegir?

Viking Aegir is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.

What are Viking Aegir's sister ships?

Viking Aegir is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Dagur (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Rota (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022) and Viking Gymir (2022) and 54 more are in service, and 7 more are on the way.

How big is Viking Aegir?

Viking Aegir measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How does Viking Aegir compare in size with other cruise ships?

Viking Aegir is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 63%. At 16.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 99% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

How crowded does Viking Aegir feel?

Viking Aegir has a passenger space ratio of 16.5: 3,138 gross tons for 190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Aegir feels busy for her size.

How many passengers does Viking Aegir carry?

Viking Aegir carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).

When did Viking Aegir enter service?

Viking Aegir entered service in 2012.

Where does Viking Aegir sail?

Viking Aegir sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for Viking Aegir?

Viking Aegir sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Aegir?

Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Aegir; this page links to Deck plans.

How is Viking Aegir rated?

Cruise Frog rates Viking Aegir 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).

Which cabins are good choices on Viking Aegir?

For the “Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from the forward public-area transition: Compare the exact room with accommodation above and below, then check distance from the lift, reception and restaurant access. This can be a useful starting point for a quieter location. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Viking Aegir?

For the “Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath the walking track and seating: Compare the room with the walking track, seating and other occupied Sun Deck areas overhead. Morning walking and furniture setup may matter to light sleepers. Middle and Upper Deck cabins near the forward lift and public venues: Check corridor distance from Guest Services, the shop, restaurant and lounge/bar access. Short walks to venues may mean more passing traffic. Main Deck (Deck 1), Standard categories E and F: The lower price comes with water-level, smaller windows. Check stair requirements before booking if mobility or easy access to the restaurant and lounge is important. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find Viking Aegir deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator uses a shared representative Longship plan; confirm cabin categories, minor ship differences and the layout for your sailing. No exact sailing-date validity window is supplied. Notes describe plan relationships rather than confirmed noise reports.

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