Viking River Cruises
Viking Fjorgyn
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $2,799
Ship comparison
Viking Fjorgyn vs Viking Skirnir
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skirnir
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Fjorgyn is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 168 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Skirnir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Viking Fjorgyn if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Skirnir for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2015).
Choose Viking Skirnir if you want a more romantic trip, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores Viking Fjorgyn for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and dining (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 Skirnir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 168 | 190 |
| Crew | 48 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.8 (better) | 26.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 410 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 55 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 127 | 65 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,799 | $2,599 (better) |
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 Skirnir on 4, with 4 level.
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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 Skirnir
Viking Skirnir features two popular itineraries through the heart of Europe, calling on such destinations as 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 wireless Internet service
- 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
8 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Questions
Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skirnir?
Which is bigger, Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skirnir?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Fjorgyn carries 168 passengers and Viking Skirnir carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Fjorgyn or Viking Skirnir?
Viking Fjorgyn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2015 for Viking Skirnir.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Fjorgyn, with 29.8 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Skirnir. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Fjorgyn, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Viking Skirnir.
Which is better for families?
Viking Fjorgyn scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Skirnir.
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