Viking River Cruises
Viking Eir
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Eir vs Viking Vili
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vili
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $3,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Eir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Vili is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Viking Eir if you want better-rated entertainment, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Vili for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $3,299).
Choose Viking Vili if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Viking Eir for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and active (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 Eir | Viking Vili | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2014 |
| 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 | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 40 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 (better) | $3,299 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Eir leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Vili on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Eir
You'll take in castles, windmills and charming riverbank towns in the Black Forest region when you sail on a Rhine River vacation aboard Viking Eir.
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 $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vili
The 190-passenger Viking Vili takes travelers through scenic vistas of tulip fields, castles and charming riverside towns as well as stops in Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
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 wi-fi
- "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
6 cruises on sale, from $3,299.
Questions
Viking Eir or Viking Vili?
Which is bigger, Viking Eir or Viking Vili?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Eir carries 190 passengers and Viking Vili carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Eir or Viking Vili?
Viking Eir is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Viking Vili.
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: 0.0 out of 10.
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