Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,899
Ship comparison
Viking Buri vs Viking Sjofn
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sjofn
- Cruises
- 5
- 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 Sjofn sails for Viking River Cruises. Viking Sjofn has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Buri | Viking Sjofn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | — |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | — |
| Passengers | 190 | — |
| Crew | 50 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.3 | — |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 443 ft | — |
| Beam | 37 ft | — |
| Speed | 17 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 117 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–12 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 Sjofn has no Bliss scores yet.
- 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 Sjofn
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
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