Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
Ship comparison
Viking Aegir vs Viking Gersemi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gersemi
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Aegir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Gersemi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Gersemi has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Viking Aegir if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 9 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Viking Gersemi if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2012).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Aegir | Viking Gersemi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 45 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 4.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 9 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 64 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,399 (better) | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Gersemi has no Bliss scores yet.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
The 190-passenger Viking Aegir takes travelers along the storybook Danube River with stops in Budapest, Vienna and charming riverside towns.
Highlights
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Observation Lounge and Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gersemi
The 190-passenger Viking Gersemi, one of the newest Longships from Viking River Cruises, sails the popular 7-night "Rhine Getaway" itinerary through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland, with a wisp of France tossed in.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Aegir or Viking Gersemi?
Which is bigger, Viking Aegir or Viking Gersemi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Aegir carries 190 passengers and Viking Gersemi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Aegir or Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2012 for Viking Aegir.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Gersemi, with one crew member for every 4.0 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Aegir.
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