AmaWaterways
AmaMagna
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $3,079
Ship comparison
AmaMagna vs Viking Eir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Eir
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaMagna is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 196 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Eir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaMagna if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores Viking Eir for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0), romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Eir if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores AmaMagna for party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $3,079).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaMagna | Viking Eir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 196 | 190 |
| Crew | 70 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.5 | 26.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 23 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 91 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,079 | $2,499 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaMagna leads on 8 of the ten, Viking Eir on 1, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaMagna
Twice as wide as traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna — launched in May 2019 — will turn heads not just because of its break-the-mold design. The ship devotes more than half its staterooms to luxury suites.
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $3,079.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Eir
You'll take in castles, windmills and charming riverbank towns in the Black Forest region when you sail on a Rhine River vacation aboard Viking Eir.
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 wireless Internet service
- Balcony cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
AmaMagna or Viking Eir?
Which is bigger, AmaMagna or Viking Eir?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. AmaMagna carries 196 passengers and Viking Eir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, AmaMagna or Viking Eir?
AmaMagna is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2015 for Viking Eir.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Eir, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 25.5 on AmaMagna. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaMagna, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Eir.
Which is better for families?
AmaMagna scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Eir.
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