AmaWaterways
AmaViola
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $2,339
Ship comparison
AmaViola vs Viking Gefjon
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaViola is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2016. Viking Gefjon is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose AmaViola if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or more crew per passenger: it outscores Viking Gefjon for party (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 3.1 passengers (vs 3.8).
Choose Viking Gefjon if you want a better-rated spa and gym or more space per passenger: it outscores AmaViola for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) 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.
| AmaViola | Viking Gefjon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 158 | 190 |
| Crew | 51 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (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 | 8 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 52 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 11 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,339 (better) | $2,399 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaViola leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Gefjon on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaViola
AmaViola from AmaWaterways has a twist: Helped along by Adventures by Disney, the ship offers family-friendly tours with designated Disney-hired guides and special kid-friendly activities.
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $2,339.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
The 190-passenger Viking Gefjon (named for the Norse goddess of the plow) was designed for river cruising.
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 sliding 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 $2,399.
Questions
AmaViola or Viking Gefjon?
Which is bigger, AmaViola or Viking Gefjon?
Viking Gefjon is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for AmaViola. AmaViola carries 158 passengers and Viking Gefjon carries 190.
Which ship is newer, AmaViola or Viking Gefjon?
AmaViola is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Viking Gefjon.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Gefjon, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaViola. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaViola, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Gefjon.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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