Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
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Ship comparison
Sea Cloud II vs Viking Astrild
Viking River Cruises
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001. Viking Astrild is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Astrild for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.5).
Choose Viking Astrild if you want a newer ship, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Sea Cloud II for staterooms (6.5 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2001).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Sea Cloud II | Viking Astrild | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,849 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 94 | 98 |
| Crew | 60 | 28 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.9 (better) | 40.8 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 384 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 52 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Sea Cloud II leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Astrild on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Astrild
Designed to sail the shallow Elbe River between Prague and Berlin, the 98-passenger Viking Astrild has been dubbed a "baby Longship" because it's about half the size of the standard 190-passenger Viking Longships.
Highlights
- Aquavit Terrace for al fresco dining
- Observation Lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows for great river views
- All staterooms are outside with a river view
- Complimentary wi-fi
Questions
Sea Cloud II or Viking Astrild?
Which is bigger, Sea Cloud II or Viking Astrild?
Viking Astrild is bigger at 4,000 gross tons, against 3,849 gross tons for Sea Cloud II. Sea Cloud II carries 94 passengers and Viking Astrild carries 98.
Which ship is newer, Sea Cloud II or Viking Astrild?
Viking Astrild is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 gross tons per passenger against 40.8 on Viking Astrild. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Viking Astrild.
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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