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Viking Atla vs Viking Rinda

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Atla is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. Viking Rinda is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.

Choose Viking Atla if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 8 cruises on sale (vs 4).

Choose Viking Rinda if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Viking Atla for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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Viking AtlaViking Rinda
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 2013
Gross tonnage 5,000 5,000
Passengers 190 190
Crew 45 45
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 4.2 4.2
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 4
Upcoming sailings 64 8
Cruise lengths 7–10 nights 7 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,499 $2,399 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Atla leads on 0 of the ten, Viking Rinda on 4, with 6 level.

  • Active Viking Atla: 7.0 Viking Rinda: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Atla: 3.0 Viking Rinda: 4.0
  • Cultural Viking Atla: 7.0 Viking Rinda: 8.0
  • Dining Viking Atla: 7.7 Viking Rinda: 8.0
  • Entertainment Viking Atla: 6.0 Viking Rinda: 6.0
  • Family friendly Viking Atla: 2.0 Viking Rinda: 2.0
  • Party Viking Atla: 1.0 Viking Rinda: 1.0
  • Romantic Viking Atla: 6.0 Viking Rinda: 6.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Atla: 2.0 Viking Rinda: 5.0
  • Staterooms Viking Atla: 8.0 Viking Rinda: 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 Rinda

The 190-passenger Viking Rinda voyages through southern Europe to less-traveled destinations such as Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania in addition to Hungary and Austria.

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

Sailing now

4 cruises on sale, from $2,399.

Questions

Viking Atla or Viking Rinda?

Which is bigger, Viking Atla or Viking Rinda?

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

Which ship is newer, Viking Atla or Viking Rinda?

Both made their maiden voyage in 2013.

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 4.2 passengers.

Which is better for families?

They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.

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