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Viking Alsvin vs Viking Mani

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Alsvin is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. 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 Alsvin if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 13 cruises on sale (vs 4).

Choose Viking Mani if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $3,299).

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Specifications

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

Viking AlsvinViking Mani
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 2015 (better)
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 37 ft 37 ft
Speed 17 mph 17 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 9 / 10 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 13 4
Upcoming sailings 93 91
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 Mani has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Viking Alsvin: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Alsvin: 3.0
  • Cultural Viking Alsvin: 8.0
  • Dining Viking Alsvin: 7.0
  • Entertainment Viking Alsvin: 6.0
  • Family friendly Viking Alsvin: 2.0
  • Party Viking Alsvin: 1.0
  • Romantic Viking Alsvin: 5.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Alsvin: 2.0
  • Staterooms Viking Alsvin: 7.7

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 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 Alsvin or Viking Mani?

Which is bigger, Viking Alsvin or Viking Mani?

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

Which ship is newer, Viking Alsvin or Viking Mani?

Viking Mani is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 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?

They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers.

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