Viking Rinda
Sails from Vienna, Austria · Fly into VIE
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Viking Rinda in Cologne, 2013 · Photo: Rolf Heinrich, Köln, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Viking Rinda
Viking Rinda is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2013. 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 Rinda, a 190-guest Longship that joined the fleet in 2013, belongs to the large class of sister ships Viking introduced in 2012. Rinda, the namesake, is a giantess who personifies the frozen earth and is a wife of Odin. Viking's 2026-2027 calendar has it mostly on Capitals of Eastern Europe, which runs from Vienna down the Danube to Bucharest. Its schedule also includes Christmas on the Danube sailings and Romantic Danube cruises between Budapest and Regensburg. Like its sisters it has 95 outside staterooms, including two Explorer Suites with wraparound verandas, and a square bow that makes room for the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 190
- Crew 53 · 1:3.6
- Entered service
- 2013
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Viking Rinda 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.
Ratings
- 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 Rinda 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.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Rinda this ship | 2013 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Viking Annar | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Dagur | 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 | |||
| 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.
Compare the decks
Publisher-linked 2026 Longship layout · bow to the right
On this deck: Middle Deck · Accommodation · Guest Services · Shop · Restaurant · Lift
On this deck: Main Deck · Standard staterooms
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.
Photos

Viking Rinda in Cologne, 2013Photo: Rolf Heinrich, Köln, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: Vienna, Austria.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Rinda sails from Vienna, Austria. The airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Austrian HON Circle Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)VIE Terminal 33.5 ★
- Austrian HON Circle Lounge (G Gates, Non-Schengen)VIE Terminal 33.5 ★
- SKY LoungeVIE Terminal 33.3 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Rinda?
Viking Rinda is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
What are Viking Rinda's sister ships?
Viking Rinda 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 Rinda?
Viking Rinda measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How does Viking Rinda compare in size with other cruise ships?
Viking Rinda 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 Rinda feel?
Viking Rinda 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 Rinda feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Rinda carry?
Viking Rinda carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Rinda enter service?
Viking Rinda entered service in 2013.
Where does Viking Rinda sail?
Viking Rinda sails Danube itineraries. Her home port is Vienna, Austria.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Rinda?
Viking Rinda sails from Vienna, Austria. Fly into Vienna International Airport (VIE), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Rinda?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Rinda; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Viking Rinda rated?
Cruise Frog rates Viking Rinda 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 Rinda?
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 Rinda?
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 Rinda 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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