Viking River Cruises
Viking Egil
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Egil vs Viking Sigrun
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sigrun
- Cruises
- 7
- 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 Sigrun is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Viking Sigrun if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or more of a party: it outscores Viking Egil for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Egil does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Egil | Viking Sigrun | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2019 (better) |
| 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 | 95 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 109 |
| 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 0 of the ten, Viking Sigrun on 3, with 7 level.
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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.
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7 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sigrun
The 190-passenger Viking Sigrun offers cruises through the heart of Europe, calling on charming river towns along the Rhine Gorge.
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7 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Questions
Viking Egil or Viking Sigrun?
Which is bigger, Viking Egil or Viking Sigrun?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Egil carries 190 passengers and Viking Sigrun carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Egil or Viking Sigrun?
Viking Sigrun is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for Viking Egil.
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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