American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Symphony vs Viking Herja
Viking River Cruises
Viking Herja
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Herja is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose American Symphony if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores Viking Herja for family friendly (1.0 vs 0.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.3).
Choose Viking Herja if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or more adventure and nature: it outscores American Symphony for romantic (7.0 vs 2.0), cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Symphony | Viking Herja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 175 | 190 |
| Crew | 43 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 3.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 26.3 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 55 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 129 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 15 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $2,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Symphony leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Herja on 4, with 4 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
The 175-passenger American Symphony launched in August 2022 and offers historic sightseeing along the Mississippi River. The ship features an updated modern interior design to complement its spacious all-balcony staterooms, numerous lounges and public spaces with panoramic views.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Herja
Viking Herja, a Longship from Viking River Cruises, debuted in 2017, carrying 190 passengers and 50 crew members along the storied Rhine River in Germany.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Questions
American Symphony or Viking Herja?
Which is bigger, American Symphony or Viking Herja?
American Symphony is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Herja. American Symphony carries 175 passengers and Viking Herja carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Symphony or Viking Herja?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2017 for Viking Herja.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Symphony, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Herja. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Herja, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Symphony.
Which is better for families?
American Symphony scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Herja.
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