AmaWaterways
AmaCerto
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $2,489
Ship comparison
AmaCerto vs Viking Tor
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tor
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaCerto is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 164 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Tor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose AmaCerto if you want a more romantic trip, more of a party or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Tor for romantic (8.5 vs 5.0), party (5.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Tor if you want more space per passenger: it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 21.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaCerto | Viking Tor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 164 | 190 |
| Crew | 51 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 21.3 | 26.3 (better) |
| Cabins | 82 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 89 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,489 (better) | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaCerto leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Tor on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaCerto
Amawaterways' AmaCerto offers a distinctive river cruise experience. While it's a similar concept, river cruising is quite different than ocean cruising. On a river cruise, you can expect to see the shoreline every day, get off of the ship every day, and enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers.
Highlights
- Multiple outdoor decks offering unimpeded panoramic views
- Sundecks with lounge chairs and retractable roof
- Main Lounge with bar, piano and dance floor
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $2,489.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tor
The 190-passenger Viking Tor takes passengers on scenic tour of the Blue Danube, with visits to Vienna and Budapest among the highlights.
Highlights
- Sun Deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, chess and walking track
- Free shipwide wi-fi
- "Balcony" cabins have floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
AmaCerto or Viking Tor?
Which is bigger, AmaCerto or Viking Tor?
Viking Tor is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaCerto. AmaCerto carries 164 passengers and Viking Tor carries 190.
Which ship is newer, AmaCerto or Viking Tor?
Viking Tor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2012 for AmaCerto.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Tor, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 21.3 on AmaCerto. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaCerto, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Tor.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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