Star Clippers
Star Clipper
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Alsvin
Viking River Cruises
Viking Alsvin
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $3,199
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Alsvin is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Star Clipper if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Viking Alsvin for romantic (9.0 vs 5.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Alsvin if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Clipper for staterooms (7.7 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1992).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Clipper | Viking Alsvin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1992 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,298 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 170 | 190 |
| Crew | 72 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 | 26.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 50 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 14 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 88 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,199 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Star Clipper leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Alsvin on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true clipper ship, reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass. Star Clippers' unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities. At 360 feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.
Highlights
- Two onboard swimming pools
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Open-seating for all meals
Viking River Cruises
Viking Alsvin
The 190-passenger Viking Alsvin features two visually stunning — and dare we say romantic — cruise tours with a choice of Prague to Paris or Paris to Zurich.
Highlights
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
Sailing now
14 cruises on sale, from $3,199.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Alsvin?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Alsvin?
Viking Alsvin is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Alsvin carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Star Clipper or Viking Alsvin?
Viking Alsvin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Alsvin, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Clipper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Clipper, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Alsvin.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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