American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
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Ship comparison
American Jazz vs Viking Aegir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Jazz is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Aegir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Jazz if you want a newer ship or more crew per passenger: its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2012) and it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 4.2).
Choose Viking Aegir if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 9 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Jazz | Viking Aegir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 60 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.4 (better) | 26.3 |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 64 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,399 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
Like her sister ships, American Jazz has the contemporary styling and modern amenities that make river cruising more attractive and comfortable than ever before. The 190-passenger ship, launched in March 2021, features a pretty five-story glass atrium, private balconies in all of its staterooms and great views from everywhere on the ship.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
The 190-passenger Viking Aegir takes travelers along the storybook Danube River with stops in Budapest, Vienna and charming riverside towns.
Highlights
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Observation Lounge and Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Questions
American Jazz or Viking Aegir?
Which is bigger, American Jazz or Viking Aegir?
American Jazz is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Aegir. American Jazz carries 190 passengers and Viking Aegir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Jazz or Viking Aegir?
American Jazz is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2012 for Viking Aegir.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Jazz, with 28.4 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Aegir. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Jazz, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Aegir.
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