American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Serenade vs Viking Skirnir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skirnir
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,649
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023. Viking Skirnir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose American Serenade if you want a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Viking Skirnir for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2015).
Choose Viking Skirnir if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores American Serenade for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,649 (vs $4,255).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Serenade | Viking Skirnir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,148 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 180 | 190 |
| Crew | 43 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 3.8 (better) |
| 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 | 55 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 60 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 22 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $2,649 (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 1 of the ten, Viking Skirnir on 6, 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 Skirnir
Viking Skirnir features two popular itineraries through the heart of Europe, calling on such destinations as Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
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
- 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
8 cruises on sale, from $2,649.
Questions
American Serenade or Viking Skirnir?
Which is bigger, American Serenade or Viking Skirnir?
American Serenade is bigger at 5,148 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Skirnir. American Serenade carries 180 passengers and Viking Skirnir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Serenade or Viking Skirnir?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2015 for Viking Skirnir.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Serenade, with 28.6 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Skirnir. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Skirnir, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on American Serenade.
Which is better for families?
American Serenade scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Skirnir.
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