American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Serenade vs Viking Skadi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skadi
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $1,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023. Viking Skadi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose American Serenade if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Skadi 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 Skadi if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores American Serenade for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,999 (vs $4,255).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Serenade | Viking Skadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2013 |
| 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 | 10 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 78 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 22 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $1,999 (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 Skadi on 3, with 3 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
10 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skadi
Viking Skadi, named for the Norse goddess of winter, is part of the Viking Longships invasion that has taken river cruising by storm. Having a chance to sail on one of the new Viking Longships for the first time was an exciting way to discover the Christmas Markets along the Danube River.
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
5 cruises on sale, from $1,999.
Questions
American Serenade or Viking Skadi?
Which is bigger, American Serenade or Viking Skadi?
American Serenade is bigger at 5,148 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Skadi. American Serenade carries 180 passengers and Viking Skadi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Serenade or Viking Skadi?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2013 for Viking Skadi.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Serenade, with 28.6 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Skadi. 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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