Victory Cruise Lines
MV Victory I
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $5,299
Ship comparison
MV Victory I vs Viking Baldur
Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MV Victory I is an intimate Victory Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers. Viking Baldur is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. MV Victory I has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MV Victory I if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 4.2).
Choose Viking Baldur if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,999 (vs $5,299).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MV Victory I | Viking Baldur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Victory Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 80 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | — | 26.3 |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | — | 443 ft |
| Beam | — | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 20 | 23 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 15 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,299 | $2,999 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
MV Victory I has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Victory Cruise Lines
MV Victory I
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $5,299.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
The 190-passenger Viking Baldur's mainstay is a two-week journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers during which guests take in scenic landscapes, medieval castles and charming riverside towns as well as the world-class metropolises of Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
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
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
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