Victory Cruise Lines
MV Victory II
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $5,299
Ship comparison
MV Victory II vs Viking Buri
Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MV Victory II is an intimate Victory Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers. Viking Buri is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. MV Victory II has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MV Victory II if you want more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.8) and it has 12 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Viking Buri if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,599 (vs $5,299).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MV Victory II | Viking Buri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Victory Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | — | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 80 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.8 |
| 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 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 18 | 107 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 25 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,299 | $2,599 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
MV Victory II has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Victory Cruise Lines
MV Victory II
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $5,299.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
The 190-passenger Viking Buri will transport you through Burgundy and Provence in the South of France on itineraries between Lyon and Avignon.
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
- 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
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
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