AAVeranda Suite
302 sq ft including a veranda; separate sitting room and bedroom with a French balcony.
Decks: 3
Viking Sol
Will sail from Porto, Portugal · Fly into OPO
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Viking Sol is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for October 19, 2027. Every new ship on the way
About Viking Sol
Viking Sol is a new Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Douro Longship class, due to make her maiden voyage on October 19, 2027. She will carry 106 guests with a crew of 33. She is set to sail Douro itineraries.
Viking Sol is an upcoming 106-guest ship for Portugal's Douro, a sister of the Viking Gyda and the other Douro Longships. Sol, its namesake, is the Norse sun goddess, forever chased across the sky by the wolf Skoll. Viking lists it as a 2027 ship for Portugal's River of Gold, with a first departure on October 19, 2027 (the trip starts with two nights in Lisbon). Its announced program includes Portugal's River of Gold, a round trip from Porto up the Douro valley with a day trip to Salamanca in Spain. The 80-meter ship has 53 outside staterooms, most with a veranda or French balcony, plus a sun-deck swimming pool and an outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 106
- Crew 33 · 1:3.2
- Debuts
- October 19, 2027
- Length
- 80 m
- Will be shorter than 91% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Sister ships: Douro Longship class
Viking Sol is one of 6 Douro Longship class ships. Viking Gyda (2025), Viking Helgrim (2019), Viking Osfrid (2016), Viking Hemming (2014) and Viking Torgil (2014) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Sol this ship | Debuts Oct 2027 | — | |||
| Viking Gyda | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Helgrim | 2019 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Viking Osfrid | 2016 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Viking Hemming | 2014 | 3.7/5 | |||
| Viking Torgil | 2014 | 3.7/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Publisher-linked Douro 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 a published plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the delivered layout. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
All decks
Publisher-linked Douro Longship layout · bow to the right
53 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections · Check public-area transitions and lower-deck windows
On this deck: Sun Deck · pool, seating and bridge
On this deck: Upper Deck · accommodation, Guest Services, shop, lounge, bar and Aquavit Terrace
On this deck: Middle Deck · accommodation and restaurant
On this deck: Main Deck · water-level accommodation
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.
ABVeranda Suite
302 sq ft including a veranda; separate sitting room and bedroom with a French balcony.
Decks: 2
AVeranda Stateroom
185 sq ft including a private veranda.
Decks: 3
BVeranda Stateroom
185 sq ft including a private veranda.
Decks: 2
CFrench Balcony Stateroom
150 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door.
Decks: 3
DFrench Balcony Stateroom
150 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door.
Decks: 2
EStandard Stateroom
Main Deck accommodation with a picture window.
Decks: 1
FStandard Stateroom
Main Deck accommodation with a picture window.
Decks: 1
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from restaurant access
Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections
Compare the exact cabin with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks. Choose a section away from lift/stair lobbies and public-area entrances.
Why we flag this
The published design shows accommodation on three levels; only the vertically overlapping cabin sections meet the cabin-sandwiched criterion. This is a shortlist, not a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath occupied Sun Deck areas
Check Upper Deck cabins below outdoor activity
Compare the cabin with the pool, bridge, seating and circulation areas overhead. Furniture setup and outdoor activity are possible considerations; check the exact footprint.
Why we flag this
The published Sun Deck diagram shows these facilities above portions of the Upper Deck cabin area. This is proximity evidence, not a confirmed complaint. Check the source plan.
Middle/Upper Deck public entrances and Main Deck water-level rooms
Check public-area transitions and lower-deck windows
Check corridor distance to the restaurant, Guest Services and lounge/bar. For a Main Deck room, confirm window size and stair/lift access before choosing on price alone.
Why we flag this
The plan places public venues next to accommodation on the Middle and Upper decks and explicitly labels smaller windows for water-level Main Deck rooms. 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. Publisher PDF linked by this ship’s official page, individually verified on 21 October 2026. Design: Douro Longship. Viking publishes this same representative design for 6 catalogue ships; it is not substituted from an unrelated regional fleet. Named decks are numbered from the lowest illustrated deck upward in this viewer; see the deck labels and original PDF.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she will sail
Home port: Porto, Portugal.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Sol sails from Porto, Portugal. The airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on Lounge FrogQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Sol?
Viking Sol is being built for Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Douro Longship class.
What are Viking Sol's sister ships?
Viking Sol is one of 6 Douro Longship class ships. Viking Gyda (2025), Viking Helgrim (2019), Viking Osfrid (2016), Viking Hemming (2014) and Viking Torgil (2014) are in service.
When does Viking Sol enter service?
Viking Sol is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for October 19, 2027.
How big is Viking Sol?
Viking Sol measures 80 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Viking Sol carry?
Viking Sol will carry 106 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 33 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
Where does Viking Sol sail?
Viking Sol is set to sail Douro itineraries. Her home port will be Porto, Portugal.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Sol?
Viking Sol sails from Porto, Portugal. Fly into Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Sol?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Sol; this page links to Deck plans.
Which cabins are good choices on Viking Sol?
For the “Publisher-linked Douro Longship layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from restaurant access: Compare the exact cabin with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks. Choose a section away from lift/stair lobbies and public-area entrances. 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 Sol?
For the “Publisher-linked Douro Longship layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath occupied Sun Deck areas: Compare the cabin with the pool, bridge, seating and circulation areas overhead. Furniture setup and outdoor activity are possible considerations; check the exact footprint. Middle/Upper Deck public entrances and Main Deck water-level rooms: Check corridor distance to the restaurant, Guest Services and lounge/bar. For a Main Deck room, confirm window size and stair/lift access before choosing on price alone. 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 Sol 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 Douro Longship layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. This is a published plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the delivered layout. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
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