Viking Takes Delivery of 190-Guest River Ship Viking Haki

Viking has taken delivery of Viking Haki, a 190-guest river cruise ship built by Neptun Werft in Rostock, Germany, for service on the Rhine, Main and Danube. The delivery leaves 17 additional river ships scheduled to join the fleet by 2028.

Viking projects its river fleet will reach 114 vessels that year. Haki follows two other 190-guest sister ships from the same yard: Viking Rota, delivered earlier in October, and Viking Annar, handed over in June.

“We are pleased to welcome the elegant Viking Haki to our fleet,” said Leah Talactac, Viking’s president and chief executive officer, “and to offer even more guests the opportunity to discover these remarkable destinations in Viking comfort.”

The 135-meter Viking Longship has approximately 3,140 gross tons and a crew of 53. Its 95 staterooms include seven Veranda Suites and two Explorer Suites, with an off-center corridor arrangement allowing for two-room accommodation.

The vessel’s square bow provides space for three full decks. Its Aquavit Terrace offers both enclosed and open-air space, continuing a design used aboard its sister ships.

European itineraries

Haki’s deployment includes Rhine Getaway, an eight-day sailing between Basel and Amsterdam, and the 15-day Grand European Tour between Budapest and Amsterdam. The longer itinerary passes through the 16-lock Main-Danube Canal between Kelheim and Bamberg.

The ship will also operate Danube Waltz, an eight-day itinerary connecting Budapest and Passau. Tulips & Windmills adds a 10-day round trip from Amsterdam, and the vessel’s program includes Christmas market itineraries.

Naming and further deliveries

Haki was among seven river ships named in a ceremony held in Amsterdam, where it was docked alongside Rota. Carol Porter, co-owner of The Roaming Boomers, served as Haki’s godmother. The event connected virtually with the other five vessels in Germany, France and Egypt.

All seven godparents were travel advisors or industry partners. “As we name our seven newest river ships, we are especially proud to honor travel advisor partners who have been an integral part of our journey,” Talactac said.

Two other ships in that naming group, Viking Halogi and Viking Sjofn, are also assigned to Rhine, Main and Danube itineraries. The remaining vessels serve the Seine and Nile programs, with Viking Sekhmet scheduled to begin Nile sailings in 2027.

Beyond its river orders, Viking expects delivery of 11 additional ocean ships by 2032 and two additional expedition vessels by 2031. Those deliveries would bring its combined ocean and expedition fleet to 28 ships in 2032.