Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $5,002
Ship comparison
Scenic Sapphire vs Viking Radgrid
Viking River Cruises
Viking Radgrid
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $3,199
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Scenic Sapphire is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 167 passengers, in service since 2008. Viking Radgrid is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 168 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Scenic Sapphire if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Radgrid for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Radgrid if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores Scenic Sapphire for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 29.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Scenic Sapphire | Viking Radgrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Scenic | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,721 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 167 | 168 |
| Crew | 51 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.3 | 29.8 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 442 ft | 410 ft |
| Beam | — | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 49 | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,002 | $3,199 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Scenic Sapphire leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Radgrid on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Scenic
Scenic Sapphire
Enjoy cruising Europe's rivers and riverside villages aboard Scenic Sapphire. With a recent upgrade, this ship now features luxury suites with large private balconies and "Sun Lounges," HDTVs linked to Mac mini computers and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Highlights
- A range of dining options from informal to elegant
- Personal butler service for every guest
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $5,002.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Radgrid
Viking Radgrid carries 168 passengers — fewer than the usual complement of 190 guests on most Viking Longships — on one-week cruises from Paris to the heart of Normandy, including World War II memorials.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $3,199.
Questions
Scenic Sapphire or Viking Radgrid?
Which is bigger, Scenic Sapphire or Viking Radgrid?
Viking Radgrid is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Sapphire. Scenic Sapphire carries 167 passengers and Viking Radgrid carries 168.
Which ship is newer, Scenic Sapphire or Viking Radgrid?
Viking Radgrid is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2008 for Scenic Sapphire.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Radgrid, with 29.8 gross tons per passenger against 16.3 on Scenic Sapphire. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Sapphire, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Viking Radgrid.
Which is better for families?
Viking Radgrid scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Scenic Sapphire.
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