Viking River Cruises
Viking Freya
- Cruises
- 4
- From
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Ship comparison
Viking Freya vs Viking Heimdal
Viking River Cruises
Viking Heimdal
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Freya is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. Viking Heimdal is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Viking Heimdal if you want a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Freya for romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Freya 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 Freya | Viking Heimdal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 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 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 7 | 108 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Freya leads on 0 of the ten, Viking Heimdal on 1, with 9 level.
- Active
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- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Freya
The 190-passenger Viking Freya features picturesque sailings along scenic riverbanks from the Netherlands through Germany, France and Switzerland.
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.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Heimdal
Launched in 2014, Viking Heimdal (named for the Norse guardian of the gods) was designed for river cruising. Since entering the river cruise market, Viking River Cruises has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming.
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 $2,599.
Questions
Viking Freya or Viking Heimdal?
Which is bigger, Viking Freya or Viking Heimdal?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Freya carries 190 passengers and Viking Heimdal carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Freya or Viking Heimdal?
Viking Heimdal is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2013 for Viking Freya.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Heimdal, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Freya.
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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