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Viking Atla vs Viking Tor

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Atla is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. Viking Tor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose Viking Atla if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Tor for romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Viking Tor if you want a more active cruise, more culture or more of a party: it outscores Viking Atla for active (8.0 vs 7.0), cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

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Specifications

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Viking AtlaViking Tor
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2013 2014 (better)
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 6
Upcoming sailings 62 89
Cruise lengths 7–10 nights 7 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 Atla leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Tor on 4, with 5 level.

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

The 190-passenger Viking Tor takes passengers on scenic tour of the Blue Danube, with visits to Vienna and Budapest among the highlights.

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

6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.

Questions

Viking Atla or Viking Tor?

Which is bigger, Viking Atla or Viking Tor?

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

Which ship is newer, Viking Atla or Viking Tor?

Viking Tor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for Viking Atla.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Viking Tor, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Atla.

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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