Viking River Cruises
Viking Fjorgyn
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $2,799
Ship comparison
Viking Fjorgyn vs Viking Skaga
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skaga
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $2,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Fjorgyn is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 168 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Skaga is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 168 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Fjorgyn if you want more of a party or more culture: it outscores Viking Skaga for party (6.0 vs 2.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Skaga if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Fjorgyn for romantic (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 Fjorgyn | Viking Skaga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 168 | 168 |
| Crew | 48 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.8 | 29.8 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 410 ft | 410 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 87 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,799 | $2,799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Fjorgyn leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Skaga on 1, with 7 level.
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- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Fjorgyn
Viking Fjorgyn carries 168 passengers — fewer than the usual complement of 190 guests on most Viking Longships — on one-week round-trip cruises from Paris to the heart of Normandy, including D-Day beaches and World War II memorials.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $2,799.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skaga
Viking Skaga carries 168 passengers — fewer than the usual complement of 190 guests on most Viking Longships — on one-week cruises from Paris to the heart of Normandy, including World War II memorials.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $2,799.
Questions
Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skaga?
Which is bigger, Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skaga?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Fjorgyn carries 168 passengers and Viking Skaga carries 168.
Which ship is newer, Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skaga?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2022.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 29.8 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers.
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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