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.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Sjofn this ship | Debuts Mar 2027 | — | |||
| 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 55 more in service, 6 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.
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.
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

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 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 FrogQuick 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
- 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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