AmaWaterways
AmaSintra
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $2,829
Ship comparison
AmaSintra vs Viking Torgil
Viking River Cruises
Viking Torgil
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaSintra is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2025. Viking Torgil is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Torgil 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 Torgil 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 Torgil | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Torgil has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 Torgil
Viking Torgil was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s scenic Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.
Highlights
- Observation lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead to an open-air Aquavit Terrace
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views and an al fresco restaurant
- Sun deck with shaded sitting area and al fresco dining area, swimming pool, organic herb garden, solar panels and putting green
- Library corner and onboard boutique
Questions
AmaSintra or Viking Torgil?
Which is bigger, AmaSintra or Viking Torgil?
Viking Torgil is bigger at 4,000 gross tons, against 1,200 gross tons for AmaSintra. AmaSintra carries 102 passengers and Viking Torgil carries 106.
Which ship is newer, AmaSintra or Viking Torgil?
AmaSintra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2014 for Viking Torgil.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Torgil, 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 Torgil.
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