Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,899
Ship comparison
Viking Buri vs Viking Rinda
Viking River Cruises
Viking Rinda
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Buri is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Rinda is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Viking Buri if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Viking Rinda for romantic (7.0 vs 6.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) and party (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Rinda if you want better-rated staterooms, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Buri for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,399 (vs $2,899).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Buri | Viking Rinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 (better) | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 117 | 8 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,899 | $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 Buri leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Rinda 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 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 Buri or Viking Rinda?
Which is bigger, Viking Buri or Viking Rinda?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Buri carries 190 passengers and Viking Rinda carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Buri or Viking Rinda?
Viking Buri is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for Viking Rinda.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Buri, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Rinda.
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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