Viking River Cruises
Viking Alsvin
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $3,299
Ship comparison
Viking Alsvin vs Viking Gersemi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gersemi
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Alsvin is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. 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 Alsvin if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 13 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Viking Gersemi if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2013) and its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $3,299).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Alsvin | Viking Gersemi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 (better) | 4.0 |
| 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 | 13 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,299 | $2,499 (better) |
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.
- Active
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- Spa & fitness
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Alsvin
The 190-passenger Viking Alsvin features two visually stunning — and dare we say romantic — cruise tours with a choice of Prague to Paris or Paris to Zurich.
Highlights
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Observation Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
- Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
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 Alsvin or Viking Gersemi?
Which is bigger, Viking Alsvin or Viking Gersemi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Alsvin carries 190 passengers and Viking Gersemi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Alsvin or Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for Viking Alsvin.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Alsvin, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.0 on Viking Gersemi.
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