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Viking Atla vs Viking Njord

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Atla is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. 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 Atla if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 8 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.

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Specifications

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

Viking AtlaViking Njord
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 (better) 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 8 —
Upcoming sailings 62 —
Cruise lengths 7–10 nights —
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,499 —

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.

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

Viking River Cruises

Viking Atla

The 190-passenger Viking Atla sails the Danube River, exploring both charming riverside towns and major cities such as Vienna and Budapest.

Highlights

  • Observation Lounge and Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
  • Free shipwide wireless Internet service
  • Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining

Sailing now

8 cruises on sale, from $2,499.

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 Atla or Viking Njord?

Which is bigger, Viking Atla or Viking Njord?

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

Which ship is newer, Viking Atla or Viking Njord?

Viking Atla is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2012 for Viking Njord.

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 Atla.

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