Viking River Cruises
Viking Embla
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $2,399
Ship comparison
Viking Embla vs Viking Skadi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skadi
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Embla is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Skadi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Viking Embla if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Skadi for romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Skadi 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 Embla | Viking Skadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2013 (better) |
| 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 | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 64 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,399 (better) | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Embla leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Skadi on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Embla
The 190-passenger Viking Embla sails along the Rhine River Gorge, exploring a scenic, historic region made 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
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skadi
Viking Skadi, named for the Norse goddess of winter, is part of the Viking Longships invasion that has taken river cruising by storm. Having a chance to sail on one of the new Viking Longships for the first time was an exciting way to discover the Christmas Markets along the Danube River.
Highlights
- 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
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Embla or Viking Skadi?
Which is bigger, Viking Embla or Viking Skadi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Embla carries 190 passengers and Viking Skadi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Embla or Viking Skadi?
Viking Skadi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2012 for Viking Embla.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Embla, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Skadi.
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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