AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaSintra vs Viking Hemming
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025. Viking Hemming is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose AmaSintra if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2014) and it has 12 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose Viking Hemming if you want more space per passenger: it has 37.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaSintra | Viking Hemming | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,200 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 106 |
| Crew | 38 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 11.8 | 37.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 260 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,829 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
Portugal and Spain continue to grow in popularity for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in Europe. AmaWaterways will add a new river ship for Douro River sailings when AmaSintra debuts in 2025.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $2,829.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
Viking Hemming was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.
Highlights
- Observation lounge and bar
- Tours included in the cruise far
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Cultural programs and activities available on board
Questions
AmaSintra or Viking Hemming?
Which is bigger, AmaSintra or Viking Hemming?
Viking Hemming is bigger at 4,000 gross tons, against 1,200 gross tons for AmaSintra. AmaSintra carries 102 passengers and Viking Hemming carries 106.
Which ship is newer, AmaSintra or Viking Hemming?
AmaSintra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2014 for Viking Hemming.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Hemming, with 37.7 gross tons per passenger against 11.8 on AmaSintra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaSintra, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Viking Hemming.
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