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Viking Eldir
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  • Viking: Viking Eldir
  • |
  • November 25, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Basel
    | Wed Nov 25, 2026
    | Depart 9:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    Breisach
    | Thu Nov 26, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Strasbourg
    | Fri Nov 27, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Mannheim
    | Sat Nov 28, 2026
  5. Rudesheim
    | Sat Nov 28, 2026
  6. Day 5
    Rhine River Cruising
    | Sun Nov 29, 2026
  7. Koblenz
    | Sun Nov 29, 2026
  8. Day 6
    Cologne
    | Mon Nov 30, 2026
  9. Day 7
    Waal & Merwede Rivers
    | Tue Dec 1, 2026
  10. Dordrecht
    | Tue Dec 1, 2026
  11. Day 8
    Amsterdam
    | Wed Dec 2, 2026
    | Arrive 2:00 AM
Itinerary map
Basel/Amsterdam
Sailing Features
  • 7 Nights
  • Nov 25, 2026 / Dec 2, 2026
  • Basel
  • Amsterdam
  • Viking Eldir

Suites

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Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
Oceanview
Standard Stateroom

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Oceanview
Standard Stateroom

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

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Viking Eldir cruise ship

Viking:   Viking Eldir

Eldir, whose name means “fire-stoker,” is a servant of the sea giant Ægir in Norse mythology. Despite his lesser-known status, Eldir is recognized for his loyalty and service.
  • Registry:
    Switzerland
  • Year Built:
    2025
  • Ship Length:
    443 ft (135 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    190
  • Number of Crew:
    53

Ship Information

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