Viking River Cruises
Viking Egdir
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Egdir vs Viking Gymir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Egdir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Gymir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Egdir if you want better-rated dining, more of a party or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Gymir for dining (6.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Gymir if you want a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Egdir for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Egdir | Viking Gymir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,140 | 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 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 436 ft | 436 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 35 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 56 | 54 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–14 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 Egdir leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Gymir on 3, with 4 level.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Egdir
The 190-passenger Viking Egdir, one of the newest Longships from Viking River Cruises, debuted in early 2022 with sailings along the Blue Danube.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
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 Egdir or Viking Gymir?
Which is bigger, Viking Egdir or Viking Gymir?
They are the same size, 3,140 gross tons each. Viking Egdir carries 190 passengers and Viking Gymir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Egdir or Viking Gymir?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2022.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 16.5 gross tons per passenger.
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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