Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $5,499
Ship comparison
Viking Baldur vs Viking Gersemi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gersemi
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Baldur 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 Gersemi if you want a lower starting fare or a newer ship: its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $5,499) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2013).
Viking Baldur does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Baldur | 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 | 45 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 4.0 (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 | 39 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 22 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,499 | $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.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Baldur
The 190-passenger Viking Baldur's mainstay is a two-week journey along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers during which guests take in scenic landscapes, medieval castles and charming riverside towns as well as the world-class metropolises of Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
Highlights
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Balcony cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $5,499.
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 Baldur or Viking Gersemi?
Which is bigger, Viking Baldur or Viking Gersemi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Baldur carries 190 passengers and Viking Gersemi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Baldur or Viking Gersemi?
Viking Gersemi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for Viking Baldur.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Gersemi, with one crew member for every 4.0 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Baldur.
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