Scenic
Scenic Jasper
- Cruises
- 40
- From
- $3,577
Ship comparison
Scenic Jasper vs Viking Gefjon
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Jasper is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Gefjon is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Scenic Jasper if you want more of a party, better-rated staterooms or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Gefjon for party (5.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Gefjon if you want more space per passenger, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores Scenic Jasper for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its cruises start from $2,399 (vs $3,577).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Jasper | Viking Gefjon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| 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 | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 63 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 40 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 55 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–33 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,577 | $2,399 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Jasper leads on 5 of the ten, Viking Gefjon on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Jasper
Sailing now
40 cruises on sale, from $3,577.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
The 190-passenger Viking Gefjon (named for the Norse goddess of the plow) was designed for river cruising.
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
9 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Questions
Scenic Jasper or Viking Gefjon?
Which is bigger, Scenic Jasper or Viking Gefjon?
Viking Gefjon is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jasper. Scenic Jasper carries 169 passengers and Viking Gefjon carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Jasper or Viking Gefjon?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2015.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Gefjon, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jasper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jasper, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Gefjon.
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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