Scenic
Scenic Amber
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $3,820
Ship comparison
Scenic Amber vs Viking Modi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Modi
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Amber is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2016. Viking Modi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Scenic Amber if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Viking Modi for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 1.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Modi if you want more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,799 (vs $3,820).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Amber | Viking Modi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 169 | 190 |
| Crew | 53 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 26.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 96 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 210 | 56 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 28 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,820 | $2,799 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Amber leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Modi on 0, with 6 level.
- Active
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- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Amber
The 169-passenger Scenic Amber offers a wide-ranging variety of luxury river cruises through the heart of Europe. The ship from luxe cruise line Scenic features a heated vitality pool for guests to enjoy on the panoramic Sun Deck.
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $3,820.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Modi
The 190-passenger Viking Modi takes travelers on a grand tour of Europe's waterways, from Amsterdam to Budapest.
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 glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $2,799.
Questions
Scenic Amber or Viking Modi?
Which is bigger, Scenic Amber or Viking Modi?
Viking Modi is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Amber. Scenic Amber carries 169 passengers and Viking Modi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Amber or Viking Modi?
Scenic Amber is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Viking Modi.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Modi, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Amber. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Amber, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Modi.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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