Star Clippers
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Hnoss
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hnoss
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Hnoss is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, due to enter service in 2027.
Choose Star Clipper if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Hnoss for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0), active (8.0 vs 5.5) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Hnoss if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or more space per passenger: it outscores Star Clipper for dining (7.5 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2027 (vs 1992) and it has 16.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star Clipper | Viking Hnoss | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Star Clippers | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1992 | 2027 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,298 | 3,140 |
| Passengers | 170 | 190 |
| Crew | 72 | 53 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 | 16.5 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 360 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 50 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 13 mph |
| Guests | All ages | Adults only |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 62 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 12 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 6 of the ten, Viking Hnoss on 3, with 1 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 Hnoss
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Hnoss?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Hnoss?
Viking Hnoss is bigger at 3,140 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Hnoss carries 190.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Hnoss, 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 3.6 on Viking Hnoss.
Which is better for families?
Star Clipper scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Viking Hnoss.
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