Viking River Cruises
Viking Egil
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Egil vs Viking Gefjon
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Egil is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016. Viking Gefjon is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Viking Egil if you want more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Gefjon for party (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Gefjon if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Egil for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Egil | Viking Gefjon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 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 | 26.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 55 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 55 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | $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 Egil leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Gefjon on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Egil
Viking Egil from Viking River Cruises carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members on cruises along the Danube River to destinations that include Vienna and Budapest.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Gefjon
The 190-passenger Viking Gefjon (named for the Norse goddess of the plow) was designed for river cruising.
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 $2,399.
Questions
Viking Egil or Viking Gefjon?
Which is bigger, Viking Egil or Viking Gefjon?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Egil carries 190 passengers and Viking Gefjon carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Egil or Viking Gefjon?
Viking Egil is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Viking Gefjon.
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 3.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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