Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
Ship comparison
Scenic Jade vs Viking Vidar
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vidar
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Vidar is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Scenic Jade if you want better-rated staterooms, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Viking Vidar for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (1.0 vs 0.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Vidar if you want more space per passenger, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Jade for cultural (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,299 (vs $3,529).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Jade | Viking Vidar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 169 | 190 |
| Crew | 51 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.1 | 26.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 62 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 33 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 34 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,529 | $2,299 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Jade leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Vidar on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vidar
The 190-passenger Viking Vidar gives travelers the option of a captivating weeklong cruise on the Rhine or escaping for two weeks on a Grand Voyage to cities that include Budapest, Vienna and Amsterdam.
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 Wi-Fi
- "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
9 cruises on sale, from $2,299.
Questions
Scenic Jade or Viking Vidar?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jade or Viking Vidar?
Viking Vidar is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. Scenic Jade carries 169 passengers and Viking Vidar carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jade or Viking Vidar?
Viking Vidar is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Vidar, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jade, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Vidar.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Jade scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Vidar.
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