Viking River Cruises
Viking Alruna
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Alruna vs Viking Tialfi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tialfi
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Alruna is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016. Viking Tialfi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Viking Alruna if you want better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Tialfi for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Tialfi 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 Alruna | Viking Tialfi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 55 ft | 55 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 101 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Alruna leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Tialfi on 0, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Alruna
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5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tialfi
Viking Tialfi from Viking River Cruises carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members on one-week Rhine Getaway cruises.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Alruna or Viking Tialfi?
Which is bigger, Viking Alruna or Viking Tialfi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Alruna carries 190 passengers and Viking Tialfi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Alruna or Viking Tialfi?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2016.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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