Viking Alsvin

Sailing the Moselle on Viking Alsvin

Viking Alsvin works the Moselle River and its linked waterways — the Rhine and the Main — on 7-night one-way journeys that connect some of central Europe’s most rewarding river towns. The core programme departs Trier, the Roman city at Germany’s western edge, and winds through Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem and Koblenz before continuing east along the Rhine to Heidelberg and then south or north to Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg or Regensburg. These are seasonal sailings, running in December, March and May — a programme shaped around the valley at its quietest and most atmospheric. Depending on the departure, the ship finishes in Nuremberg, Bamberg or Regensburg, so each journey is genuinely point-to-point rather than a loop. The seven single-sailing departures on her schedule extend her into the Rhine and Main rivers from ports including Amsterdam, Basel, Nuremberg and Bamberg.

She shares the Moselle River programme with her fellow Viking River Cruises ship Viking Idi. The Viking River Cruises fleet as a whole runs across the Moselle, Rhine, Danube, Maas, Mississippi and further afield — the line’s full fleet and what makes sailing with them distinctive is covered on that page.

If Amsterdam features in your itinerary, the Amsterdam cruises page lists every sailing departing or arriving there.

Life aboard Viking Alsvin

Viking Alsvin is built around the idea that the river itself is the experience, and her public spaces are arranged to keep it in view. The Aquavit Terrace® extends the dining room outdoors: an al fresco space where breakfast and lunch are served with the passing landscape as a backdrop, and conversation with fellow guests tends to happen naturally. It is included in the cruise, as is every other venue aboard.

At the top of the ship, the Sun Deck offers 360-degree views and a Walking Track for anyone who wants to stay active between ports. Access is closed during canal passages and under low bridges — a small reminder of how intimately these ships fit their waterway — but for most of the day it is the best seat on the river. The Herb Garden on deck supplies the galley with fresh herbs, and the culinary team work them into the regional dishes served throughout the ship.

When the view calls for a quieter appreciation, the Lounge runs floor-to-ceiling windows along its length. It doubles as the bar — drinks are charged individually unless a package has been booked — and is the natural place to debrief the day’s port call over a glass of wine. The ship also carries a Library, a curated book collection in a quiet corner for anyone who wants to read rather than look.

The Viking River Fare

All sailings on Viking Alsvin are priced under the Viking River Fare, which bundles a meaningful set of inclusions into the base price. It covers a complimentary shore excursion at every port, full onboard dining with regional specialities, and beer, wine and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner — along with round-the-clock coffees, teas and bottled water. Wi-Fi and UNESCO site visits are also included. That means the headline fare already accounts for most of what a typical day on the Moselle costs, and the main decision at booking is cabin grade rather than which extras to add.

Cabins on Viking Alsvin

Viking Alsvin carries 95 cabins across 8 grades, divided between outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites. The outside grades offer half-height picture windows — direct river views without stepping onto a public deck, and a quieter price point. Balcony grades step up to private outdoor space. The four suite grades are distributed across Decks 2 and 3, each with its own full-size veranda — the defining upgrade for anyone who wants dedicated time on the river without sharing the Sun Deck. Full grade details, dimensions and deck plans are on the Viking Alsvin cabins and deck plans page.

Viking River Cruises’ wider fleet

Viking River Cruises operates 30 ships on sale through Cruise1st, grouped by the waterways they sail. Viking Alsvin and Viking Idi cover the Moselle. The Rhine programme runs across 14 ships including Viking Gefjon, Viking Rota, Viking Gersemi, Viking Hervor, Viking Annar, Viking Honir, Viking Dagur, Viking Haki, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Herja, Viking Egdir, Viking Hild and Viking Hlin. The Danube is served by Viking Eldir, Viking Vali, Viking Lif, Viking Vidar, Viking Aegir, Viking Gullveig, Viking Baldur and Viking Embla. The line also sails the Mississippi aboard Viking Mississippi, the Maas aboard Viking Mimir, transatlantic routes with Viking Vela, Viking Astrea and Viking Lyra, and the Western Mediterranean with Viking Libra. The full Viking River Cruises page has the complete picture.

Why book Viking Alsvin with Cruise1st

Because every Viking Alsvin sailing departs from ports in Germany, the Netherlands or Switzerland, the cruise sits naturally in the middle of a longer Europe trip. Cruise1st puts the flights, the hotels either side and the transfers on one booking alongside the cruise — a Cruise1st Package — so there is nothing to piece together separately. Whatever cabin grade or fare inclusions suit your circumstances, our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week to help you decide before you book. Cruise1st also offers a Best Price Guarantee across its range.

Questions about Viking Alsvin

Which ports does Viking Alsvin most often call at on the Moselle programme?

On the core Trier-departure itineraries, most sailings pass through Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Koblenz, Heidelberg and Würzburg, with final destinations including Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg. The exact ports vary by departure — the calls listed here are those that most sailings in the group share, not a fixed itinerary.

When does Viking Alsvin sail the Moselle?

The Moselle and connecting-waterway programme runs in December, March and May. It is a seasonal schedule rather than a year-round one, so the choice of departure dates is focused. The seven single-sailing routes on her wider programme bring additional dates on the Rhine and Main.

What is Viking Alsvin’s godmother connection?

The ship’s godmother is Mary Berry — the baker and television presenter whose name is recorded against Viking Alsvin in the line’s naming tradition, a ceremony Viking River Cruises uses to mark each ship’s launch.

Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Alsvin?

Yes. Wi-Fi is covered under the Viking River Fare, the standard fare applied to all sailings on this ship, alongside dining, included drinks at meals and a shore excursion at every port.

How do I get to the embarkation ports from Australia?

All embarkation ports — Trier, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Amsterdam and Basel — require a flight from Australia. Cruise1st handles the entire journey: flights, any hotel nights before or after the cruise, and transfers between airport and ship, all on one booking. Talk to our Australian cruise experts seven days a week to put it together.