Star Clippers
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Baldur
Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Baldur is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Star Clipper if you want more adventure and nature, more crew per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Viking Baldur for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 4.2).
Choose Viking Baldur if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Star Clipper for staterooms (7.0 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 2013 (vs 1992).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Clipper | Viking Baldur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1992 | 2013 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,298 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 170 | 190 |
| Crew | 72 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 4.2 |
| 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 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 23 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,999 |
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 6 of the ten, Viking Baldur on 2, with 2 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 Baldur
The 190-passenger Viking Baldur's mainstay is a two-week journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers during which guests take in scenic landscapes, medieval castles and charming riverside towns as well as the world-class metropolises of Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
Highlights
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Balcony cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Baldur?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Baldur?
Viking Baldur is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Baldur carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Star Clipper or Viking Baldur?
Viking Baldur is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Baldur, 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 4.2 on Viking Baldur.
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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