Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,899
Ship comparison
Viking Buri vs Viking Gymir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Buri is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Gymir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Buri if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Gymir for dining (7.7 vs 3.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.5).
Choose Viking Gymir if you want a newer ship, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Buri for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2014).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Buri | Viking Gymir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,140 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.3 (better) | 16.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 436 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 35 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 117 | 54 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,899 | $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 Buri leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Gymir on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
The 190-passenger Viking Buri will transport you through Burgundy and Provence in the South of France on itineraries between Lyon and Avignon.
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
4 cruises on sale, from $2,899.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
The 190-passenger Viking Gymir, one of the newest Longships from Viking River Cruises, debuted in early 2022 with sailings along the Rhine River.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Buri or Viking Gymir?
Which is bigger, Viking Buri or Viking Gymir?
Viking Buri is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,140 gross tons for Viking Gymir. Viking Buri carries 190 passengers and Viking Gymir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Buri or Viking Gymir?
Viking Gymir is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2014 for Viking Buri.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Buri, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.5 on Viking Gymir. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 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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