Star Clippers
Star Clipper
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Ship comparison
Star Clipper vs Viking Lif
Viking River Cruises
Viking Lif
- Cruises
- 10
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- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992. Viking Lif is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Star Clipper if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Viking Lif for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.4 passengers (vs 3.8).
Choose Viking Lif 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 Lif | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,399 |
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 Lif on 2, with 3 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 Lif
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Questions
Star Clipper or Viking Lif?
Which is bigger, Star Clipper or Viking Lif?
Viking Lif is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. Star Clipper carries 170 passengers and Viking Lif carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Star Clipper or Viking Lif?
Viking Lif is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Lif, 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 Lif.
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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