ESExplorer Suite
445 sq ft including a wraparound veranda; separate living room and bedroom with a French balcony.
Decks: 3
Viking Dagur
Sails from Basel, Switzerland · Fly into BSL
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About Viking Dagur
Viking Dagur is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2026. She carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Rhine itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
One of Viking's near-identical 135-meter Longships, Viking Dagur carries 190 guests and has sailed since 2026. Dagur is the Old Norse word for day, personified in the Poetic Edda as the son of Dawn and Night. Its 2026 and 2027 departures are mostly Paris to the Swiss Alps, a Moselle and Rhine cruise from Trier to Basel framed by stays in Paris and Zurich. Its schedule also includes the Rhine Getaway between Basel and Amsterdam and Christmas on the Rhine market cruises. Its 95 staterooms run from 150-square-foot standard rooms with half-height windows to two-room Veranda and Explorer Suites, and the ship has hybrid engines. Viking took delivery of it at Neptun Werft in Rostock-Warnemunde in July 2026.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 190
- Crew 53 · 1:3.6
- Entered service
- 2026
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.7, 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
- 3/5+0.8, 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 Dagur is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Rota (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022), Viking Gymir (2022) and Viking Gersemi (2020) and 54 more are in service, and 7 more are on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Dagur this ship | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Annar | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Eldir | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Rota | 2026 | — | |||
| Viking Honir | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Egdir | 2022 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Gymir | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Gersemi | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| and 54 more in service, 7 on the way | |||||
Deck plans & cabin locations
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
On this deck: Sun Deck · Walking track · Seating · Herb garden · Solar panels · Bridge
On this deck: Upper Deck · Accommodation · Library · Lounge · Bar · Aquavit Terrace · Lift
On this deck: Middle Deck · Accommodation · Guest Services · Shop · Restaurant · Lift
On this deck: Main Deck · Standard staterooms
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.
AAVeranda Suite
275 sq ft including a veranda off the separate living room; bedroom has a French balcony.
Decks: 3
AVeranda Stateroom
205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.
Decks: 3
BVeranda Stateroom
205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.
Decks: 2
CFrench Balcony Stateroom
135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.
Decks: 3
DFrench Balcony Stateroom
135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.
Decks: 2
EStandard Stateroom
150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.
Decks: 1
FStandard Stateroom
150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.
Decks: 1
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.
Where she sails
Home port: Basel, Switzerland.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Dagur sails from Basel, Switzerland. The airport is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Basel, SwitzerlandQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Dagur?
Viking Dagur is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
What are Viking Dagur's sister ships?
Viking Dagur is one of 69 Longship class ships. Viking Annar (2026), Viking Eldir (2026), Viking Rota (2026), Viking Honir (2025), Viking Egdir (2022), Viking Gymir (2022) and Viking Gersemi (2020) and 54 more are in service, and 7 more are on the way.
How big is Viking Dagur?
Viking Dagur measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Viking Dagur carry?
Viking Dagur carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Dagur enter service?
Viking Dagur entered service in 2026.
Where does Viking Dagur sail?
Viking Dagur sails Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Basel, Switzerland.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Dagur?
Viking Dagur sails from Basel, Switzerland. Fly into EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Dagur?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Dagur; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Viking Dagur rated?
Cruise Frog rates Viking Dagur 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Viking Dagur?
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 Dagur?
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 Dagur 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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