AmaWaterways
AmaMagna
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $2,799
Ship comparison
AmaMagna vs Viking Njord
Viking River Cruises
Viking Njord
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaMagna is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 196 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Njord is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Njord has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaMagna if you want more crew per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 2.8 passengers (vs 3.8), its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2012) and it has 23 cruises on sale (vs none).
Viking Njord does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaMagna | Viking Njord | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2012 |
| 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 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,799 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Njord has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 $2,799.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Njord
The 190-passenger Viking Njord Longship takes travelers through the Rhine River Valley, calling on small, charming river ports along the way between Amsterdam and Basel.
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
Questions
AmaMagna or Viking Njord?
Which is bigger, AmaMagna or Viking Njord?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. AmaMagna carries 196 passengers and Viking Njord carries 190.
Which ship is newer, AmaMagna or Viking Njord?
AmaMagna is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2012 for Viking Njord.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Njord, 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 Njord.
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