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Viking Sjofn

Will sail from Basel, Switzerland · Fly into BSL

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Viking Sjofn is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for March 8, 2027. Every new ship on the way

About Viking Sjofn

Viking Sjofn is a new Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, due to make her maiden voyage on March 8, 2027. She will carry 190 guests with a crew of 53. She is set to sail Rhine itineraries.

Viking Sjofn is an upcoming 190-guest Viking Longship, a sister of the 135-meter ships that dominate Viking's European fleet. Sjofn, its namesake, is a Norse goddess of love and romance and a companion of Frigg. viking.com gives its build year as 2026; its godparent was named in August 2026 and its first listed departure is a Rhine Getaway on March 8, 2027. Its announced program includes the Rhine Getaway between Basel and Amsterdam and Christmas on the Rhine market cruises. 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
Debuts
March 8, 2027
Length
135 m
Will be shorter than 73% of 575 ships
Decks
4

Sister ships: Longship class

Viking Sjofn 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 55 more are in service, and 6 more are on the way.

ShipYearRating
Viking Sjofn this shipDebuts Mar 2027—
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 55 more in service, 6 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.

This is the publisher-linked plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the final delivered layout. 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

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

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 Sjofn, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

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

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

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

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

On this deck: Main Deck · Standard staterooms

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

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

Where she will sail

Home port: Basel, Switzerland.

Flying in for your cruise?

Viking Sjofn 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 Frog

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Viking Sjofn?

Viking Sjofn is being built for Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.

What are Viking Sjofn's sister ships?

Viking Sjofn 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 55 more are in service, and 6 more are on the way.

When does Viking Sjofn enter service?

Viking Sjofn is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for March 8, 2027.

How big is Viking Sjofn?

Viking Sjofn measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does Viking Sjofn carry?

Viking Sjofn will carry 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).

Where does Viking Sjofn sail?

Viking Sjofn is set to sail Rhine itineraries. Her home port will be Basel, Switzerland.

Which airport should I fly into for Viking Sjofn?

Viking Sjofn 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 Sjofn?

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

Which cabins are good choices on Viking Sjofn?

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 Sjofn?

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 Sjofn 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. This is the publisher-linked plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the final delivered layout. 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.

Related news about Viking Sjofn

  1. Viking named 7 new river ships, and every godparent comes from the travel trade, including its No. 1 seller

    At a linked ceremony in Amsterdam, France, Germany and Egypt on Oct. 15, Viking named seven river ships for the Rhine, Main, Danube, Nile and Seine, with travel advisors as godparents.

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