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AmaPrima vs Viking Tor

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaPrima is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2013. Viking Tor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose AmaPrima if you want a more romantic trip, more of a party or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Tor for romantic (8.0 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 22.2).

Side by side

Specifications

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AmaPrimaViking Tor
Cruise line AmaWaterways Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 2014 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,600 5,000
Passengers 162 190
Crew 51 50
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 (better) 3.8
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.2 26.3 (better)
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 34 6
Upcoming sailings 88 89
Cruise lengths 7–11 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,749 $2,499 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaPrima leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Tor on 1, with 3 level.

  • Active AmaPrima: 8.5 Viking Tor: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaPrima: 5.0 Viking Tor: 3.0
  • Cultural AmaPrima: 8.0 Viking Tor: 8.0
  • Dining AmaPrima: 7.9 Viking Tor: 8.0
  • Entertainment AmaPrima: 7.8 Viking Tor: 6.0
  • Family friendly AmaPrima: 2.0 Viking Tor: 2.0
  • Party AmaPrima: 5.0 Viking Tor: 2.0
  • Romantic AmaPrima: 8.0 Viking Tor: 5.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaPrima: 2.0 Viking Tor: 2.0
  • Staterooms AmaPrima: 9.0 Viking Tor: 8.0

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

AmaPrima or Viking Tor?

Which is bigger, AmaPrima or Viking Tor?

Viking Tor is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaPrima. AmaPrima carries 162 passengers and Viking Tor carries 190.

Which ship is newer, AmaPrima or Viking Tor?

Viking Tor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for AmaPrima.

Which has more space per passenger?

Viking Tor, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaPrima. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

AmaPrima, 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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