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Viking Bragi vs Viking Gullveig

The verdict

Which should you choose?

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

Choose Viking Gullveig if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Bragi for romantic (6.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Viking Bragi 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 BragiViking Gullveig
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 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 (better) 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 9 7
Upcoming sailings 81 101
Cruise lengths 7–14 nights 7–11 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 Bragi leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Gullveig on 1, with 8 level.

  • Active Viking Bragi: 7.0 Viking Gullveig: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Bragi: 3.0 Viking Gullveig: 3.0
  • Cultural Viking Bragi: 7.0 Viking Gullveig: 7.0
  • Dining Viking Bragi: 7.5 Viking Gullveig: 7.0
  • Entertainment Viking Bragi: 6.0 Viking Gullveig: 6.0
  • Family friendly Viking Bragi: 2.0 Viking Gullveig: 2.0
  • Party Viking Bragi: 1.0 Viking Gullveig: 1.0
  • Romantic Viking Bragi: 3.0 Viking Gullveig: 6.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Bragi: 2.0 Viking Gullveig: 2.0
  • Staterooms Viking Bragi: 8.0 Viking Gullveig: 8.0

Viking River Cruises

Viking Bragi

The 190-passenger Viking Bragi takes travelers on a grand voyage along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers from Budapest to Amsterdam — or the reverse — with Vienna and a host of charming river towns along the way.

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 sliding glass doors
  • Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by

Sailing now

9 cruises on sale, from $2,499.

Viking River Cruises

Viking Gullveig

The 190-passenger Viking Gullveig voyages along the storied Danube River, giving guests the opportunity to see the highlights of Budapest and Vienna along the way.

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 sliding glass doors
  • Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by

Sailing now

7 cruises on sale, from $2,499.

Questions

Viking Bragi or Viking Gullveig?

Which is bigger, Viking Bragi or Viking Gullveig?

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

Which ship is newer, Viking Bragi or Viking Gullveig?

Viking Gullveig is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for Viking Bragi.

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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