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AmaMagna vs Viking Vili

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaMagna is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 196 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Vili is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose AmaMagna if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Vili for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Viking Vili does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

AmaMagnaViking Vili
Cruise line AmaWaterways Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2019 (better) 2014
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 (better) 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 26 6
Upcoming sailings 95 40
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 7 to 14 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,089 (better) $3,299

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaMagna leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Vili on 0, with 4 level.

  • Active AmaMagna: 7.0 Viking Vili: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaMagna: 6.0 Viking Vili: 6.0
  • Cultural AmaMagna: 8.0 Viking Vili: 8.0
  • Dining AmaMagna: 7.0 Viking Vili: 6.0
  • Entertainment AmaMagna: 7.0 Viking Vili: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaMagna: 1.0 Viking Vili: 0.0
  • Party AmaMagna: 5.0 Viking Vili: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaMagna: 10.0 Viking Vili: 7.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaMagna: 8.0 Viking Vili: 6.0
  • Staterooms AmaMagna: 8.0 Viking Vili: 7.0

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

26 cruises on sale, from $3,089.

Viking River Cruises

Viking Vili

The 190-passenger Viking Vili takes travelers through scenic vistas of tulip fields, castles and charming riverside towns as well as stops in Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.

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 $3,299.

Questions

AmaMagna or Viking Vili?

Which is bigger, AmaMagna or Viking Vili?

They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. AmaMagna carries 196 passengers and Viking Vili carries 190.

Which ship is newer, AmaMagna or Viking Vili?

AmaMagna is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2014 for Viking Vili.

Which has more space per passenger?

Viking Vili, 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 Vili.

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 Vili.

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