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SeaDream I vs Viking Osfrid

The verdict

Which should you choose?

SeaDream I is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 112 passengers, in service since 2000. Viking Osfrid is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2016.

Choose SeaDream I if you want more crew per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Osfrid for family friendly (5.0 vs 0.0) and entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.9).

Choose Viking Osfrid if you want a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores SeaDream I for party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2000).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

SeaDream IViking Osfrid
Cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2000 2016 (better)
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2020 —
Gross tonnage 4,253 4,000
Passengers 112 106
Crew 95 36
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.2 (better) 2.9
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 38.0 (better) 37.7
Decks 3 4
Length 345 ft 262 ft
Beam 47 ft 37 ft
Speed 17 mph 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 (better) 8 / 10
Cruises on sale — 1
Upcoming sailings — 70
Cruise lengths — 9 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted — $3,999

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. SeaDream I leads on 6 of the ten, Viking Osfrid on 1, with 3 level.

  • Active SeaDream I: 7.0 Viking Osfrid: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature SeaDream I: 7.0 Viking Osfrid: 7.0
  • Cultural SeaDream I: 7.0 Viking Osfrid: 7.0
  • Dining SeaDream I: 8.5 Viking Osfrid: 7.0
  • Entertainment SeaDream I: 7.5 Viking Osfrid: 5.0
  • Family friendly SeaDream I: 5.0 Viking Osfrid: 0.0
  • Party SeaDream I: 5.0 Viking Osfrid: 6.0
  • Romantic SeaDream I: 10.0 Viking Osfrid: 9.0
  • Spa & fitness SeaDream I: 7.0 Viking Osfrid: 6.0
  • Staterooms SeaDream I: 8.0 Viking Osfrid: 7.0

SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream I

SeaDream Yacht Club's twin luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience. Teak decks, inviting seating and lounging areas give passengers plenty of room to stroll or simply relax.

Highlights

  • World-class dining options with open seating for meals
  • Upscale accommodations, including three luxury suites
  • Ships have sports platforms with sailboats, kayaks and more

Questions

SeaDream I or Viking Osfrid?

Which is bigger, SeaDream I or Viking Osfrid?

SeaDream I is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Osfrid. SeaDream I carries 112 passengers and Viking Osfrid carries 106.

Which ship is newer, SeaDream I or Viking Osfrid?

Viking Osfrid is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2000 for SeaDream I.

Which has more space per passenger?

SeaDream I, with 38.0 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Viking Osfrid. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

SeaDream I, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Viking Osfrid.

Which is better for families?

SeaDream I scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Osfrid.

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