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Viking Forseti vs Viking Idi

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Viking Forseti is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2012. Viking Idi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.

Choose Viking Forseti if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Viking Idi for spa & fitness (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Viking Idi if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 12 cruises on sale (vs 1).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Viking ForsetiViking Idi
Cruise line Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2012 2014 (better)
Gross tonnage 5,000 5,000
Passengers 190 190
Crew 45 50
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 4.2 3.8 (better)
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 1 12
Upcoming sailings 79 92
Cruise lengths 7 nights 7–11 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,999 (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 Forseti leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Idi on 0, with 9 level.

  • Active Viking Forseti: 7.0 Viking Idi: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Viking Forseti: 3.0 Viking Idi: 3.0
  • Cultural Viking Forseti: 7.0 Viking Idi: 7.0
  • Dining Viking Forseti: 7.0 Viking Idi: 7.0
  • Entertainment Viking Forseti: 6.0 Viking Idi: 6.0
  • Family friendly Viking Forseti: 2.0 Viking Idi: 2.0
  • Party Viking Forseti: 1.0 Viking Idi: 1.0
  • Romantic Viking Forseti: 6.0 Viking Idi: 6.0
  • Spa & fitness Viking Forseti: 4.0 Viking Idi: 2.0
  • Staterooms Viking Forseti: 7.0 Viking Idi: 7.0

Viking River Cruises

Viking Forseti

Viking Forseti explores the waterways, chateaux, architecture and museums of Bordeaux, France — oh, and the wine, too.

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

1 cruise on sale, from $2,999.

Viking River Cruises

Viking Idi

The 190-passenger Viking Idi gives travelers the option of a captivating cruise tour from Paris to Prague or to the Swiss Alps.

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 sliding glass doors
  • Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by

Sailing now

12 cruises on sale, from $3,299.

Questions

Viking Forseti or Viking Idi?

Which is bigger, Viking Forseti or Viking Idi?

They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Forseti carries 190 passengers and Viking Idi carries 190.

Which ship is newer, Viking Forseti or Viking Idi?

Viking Idi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2012 for Viking Forseti.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Viking Idi, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Forseti.

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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