Star Clippers
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Heimdal
Viking River Cruises
Viking Heimdal
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Heimdal is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Star Clipper if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Heimdal for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Heimdal 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 2014 (vs 1992).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Clipper | Viking Heimdal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 108 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,599 |
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 Heimdal 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 Heimdal
Launched in 2014, Viking Heimdal (named for the Norse guardian of the gods) was designed for river cruising. Since entering the river cruise market, Viking River Cruises has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming.
Highlights
- Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, chess and walking track
- 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
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Heimdal?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Heimdal?
Viking Heimdal is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Heimdal carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Star Clipper or Viking Heimdal?
Viking Heimdal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Heimdal, 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 Heimdal.
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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