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Viking Aegir vs Viking Mani

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Aegir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Mani is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Mani 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).

Viking Mani does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Viking AegirViking Mani
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2012 2015 (better)
Gross tonnage 5,000 5,000
Passengers 190 190
Crew 45 50
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 4.2 3.8 (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 37 ft
Speed 17 mph 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 9 4
Upcoming sailings 64 91
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 Mani has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Viking Aegir: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Aegir: 3.0
  • Cultural Viking Aegir: 8.0
  • Dining Viking Aegir: 8.0
  • Entertainment Viking Aegir: 6.0
  • Family friendly Viking Aegir: 2.0
  • Party Viking Aegir: 1.0
  • Romantic Viking Aegir: 5.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Aegir: 2.0
  • Staterooms Viking Aegir: 8.0

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 Mani

Viking Mani was designed for exploring the Rhine, from the lush landscape of the Black Forest region to Holland’s windmills. 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 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 $2,499.

Questions

Viking Aegir or Viking Mani?

Which is bigger, Viking Aegir or Viking Mani?

They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Aegir carries 190 passengers and Viking Mani carries 190.

Which ship is newer, Viking Aegir or Viking Mani?

Viking Mani is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 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 Mani, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Aegir.

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