Viking River Cruises
Viking Aegir
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
Ship comparison
Viking Aegir vs Viking Njord
Viking River Cruises
Viking Njord
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Aegir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Njord is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Njord 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 none).
Viking Njord does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Aegir | Viking Njord | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 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.
Viking Njord 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 Njord
The 190-passenger Viking Njord Longship takes travelers through the Rhine River Valley, calling on small, charming river ports along the way between Amsterdam and Basel.
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 wi-fi
- "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
Questions
Viking Aegir or Viking Njord?
Which is bigger, Viking Aegir or Viking Njord?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Aegir carries 190 passengers and Viking Njord carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Aegir or Viking Njord?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2012.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Njord, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Aegir.
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