American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
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Ship comparison
American Jazz vs Viking Baldur
Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $5,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Jazz is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Baldur is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Jazz if you want more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 4.2) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2013).
Viking Baldur does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Jazz | Viking Baldur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2013 |
| 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 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 22 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $5,499 |
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 Baldur
The 190-passenger Viking Baldur's mainstay is a two-week journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers during which guests take in scenic landscapes, medieval castles and charming riverside towns as well as the world-class metropolises of Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
Highlights
- 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
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $5,499.
Questions
American Jazz or Viking Baldur?
Which is bigger, American Jazz or Viking Baldur?
American Jazz is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Baldur. American Jazz carries 190 passengers and Viking Baldur carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Jazz or Viking Baldur?
American Jazz is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for Viking Baldur.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Jazz, with 28.4 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Baldur. 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 Baldur.
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