American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Serenade vs Viking Aegir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023. Viking Aegir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose American Serenade if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Aegir for party (5.0 vs 1.0), spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Aegir if you want better-rated dining, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores American Serenade for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,399 (vs $4,255).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Serenade | Viking Aegir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,148 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 180 | 190 |
| Crew | 43 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.6 (better) | 26.3 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 64 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–22 nights | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $2,399 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Serenade leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Aegir on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
American Serenade offers elegant decor, panoramic views and spacious staterooms in its sailings along the upper and lower Mississippi River.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
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 Serenade or Viking Aegir?
Which is bigger, American Serenade or Viking Aegir?
American Serenade is bigger at 5,148 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Aegir. American Serenade carries 180 passengers and Viking Aegir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Serenade or Viking Aegir?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2012 for Viking Aegir.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Serenade, with 28.6 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 4.2 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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