Star Clippers
Star Clipper
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Gymir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
- Cruises
- 7
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- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Gymir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Star Clipper if you want better-rated dining, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Viking Gymir for dining (6.2 vs 3.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.8).
Choose Viking Gymir if you want a newer ship, more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 1992), it has 16.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and it has 7 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Clipper | Viking Gymir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1992 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,298 | 3,140 |
| 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 | 16.5 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 436 ft |
| Beam | 50 ft | 35 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | — | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 50 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,499 |
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 5 of the ten, Viking Gymir on 0, with 5 level.
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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 Gymir
The 190-passenger Viking Gymir, one of the newest Longships from Viking River Cruises, debuted in early 2022 with sailings along the Rhine River.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Gymir?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Gymir?
Viking Gymir is bigger at 3,140 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Gymir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Star Clipper or Viking Gymir?
Viking Gymir is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Gymir, with 16.5 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 Gymir.
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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