Viking River Cruises
Viking Egil
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Egil vs Viking Var
Viking River Cruises
Viking Var
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Egil is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016. Viking Var is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Viking Egil if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Viking Var for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0), romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Var if you want a more active cruise, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores Viking Egil for active (8.0 vs 7.0), dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Egil | Viking Var | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (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 | 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 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–11 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 Egil leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Var on 3, with 3 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 Var
The 190-passenger Viking Var offers travelers an idyllic weeklong getaway on the storied Danube River, calling on world-class cities Vienna and Budapest as well as small, charming riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley and farther afield.
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 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 $2,499.
Questions
Viking Egil or Viking Var?
Which is bigger, Viking Egil or Viking Var?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Egil carries 190 passengers and Viking Var carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Egil or Viking Var?
Viking Egil is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for Viking Var.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Egil, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Var.
Which is better for families?
Viking Egil scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Viking Var.
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