SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
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Ship comparison
SeaDream II vs Viking Hemming
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
SeaDream II is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 110 passengers, in service since 2001. Viking Hemming is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose SeaDream II if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.9).
Choose Viking Hemming if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 2001).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| SeaDream II | Viking Hemming | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | SeaDream Yacht Club | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 4,253 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 110 | 106 |
| Crew | 95 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.7 (better) | 37.7 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 355 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 47 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Hemming has no Bliss scores yet.
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SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club's luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience.
Highlights
- Retractable marina offers water sports right from the ship
- A variety of dining options with open seating at meals
- Luxury, yacht-like accommodations and amenities
- State-of-the-art golf simulator
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hemming
Viking Hemming was built exclusively to sail Portugal’s Douro River, offering state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and Viking’s signature Scandinavian decor.
Highlights
- Observation lounge and bar
- Tours included in the cruise far
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Cultural programs and activities available on board
Questions
SeaDream II or Viking Hemming?
Which is bigger, SeaDream II or Viking Hemming?
SeaDream II is bigger at 4,253 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Hemming. SeaDream II carries 110 passengers and Viking Hemming carries 106.
Which ship is newer, SeaDream II or Viking Hemming?
Viking Hemming is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2001 for SeaDream II.
Which has more space per passenger?
SeaDream II, with 38.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Viking Hemming. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
SeaDream II, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Viking Hemming.
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