Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Viking Hemming
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Hemming is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.7), its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2014) and it has 5 cruises on sale (vs none).
Viking Hemming 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.
| Avalon Alegria | Viking Hemming | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 106 |
| Crew | 33 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 37.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
Viking Hemming was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.
Highlights
- Observation lounge and bar
- Tours included in the cruise far
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Cultural programs and activities available on board
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Viking Hemming?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Viking Hemming?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Hemming. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Viking Hemming carries 106.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Viking Hemming?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2014 for Viking Hemming.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Viking Hemming. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Hemming, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
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