AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $1,429
Ship comparison
AmaVenita vs Viking Var
Viking River Cruises
Viking Var
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $1,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Var is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose AmaVenita if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Var for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0), romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Var if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaVenita for dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaVenita | Viking Var | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 162 | 190 |
| Crew | 51 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.2 | 26.3 (better) |
| Cabins | 81 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,429 (better) | $1,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVenita leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Var on 2, with 5 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $1,429.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Var
The 190-passenger Viking Var offers travelers an idyllic weeklong getaway on the storied Danube River, calling on world-class cities Vienna and Budapest as well as small, charming riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley and farther afield.
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 wireless Internet service
- "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
9 cruises on sale, from $1,999.
Questions
AmaVenita or Viking Var?
Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Viking Var?
Viking Var is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaVenita. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and Viking Var carries 190.
Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Viking Var?
AmaVenita is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2013 for Viking Var.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Var, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaVenita. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaVenita, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Var.
Which is better for families?
AmaVenita scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Viking Var.
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