Viking River Cruises
Viking Gullveig
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Gullveig vs Viking Hlin
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hlin
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Gullveig is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Hlin is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Viking Gullveig if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Hlin for staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Hlin 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 Gullveig | Viking Hlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–11 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Gullveig leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Hlin on 0, with 9 level.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Gullveig
The 190-passenger Viking Gullveig voyages along the storied Danube River, giving guests the opportunity to see the highlights of Budapest and Vienna along the way.
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
7 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hlin
The 190-passenger Viking Hlin visits charming river towns along the storied Rhine Gorge, bookended by Amsterdam and Basel, 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 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
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Gullveig or Viking Hlin?
Which is bigger, Viking Gullveig or Viking Hlin?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Gullveig carries 190 passengers and Viking Hlin carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Gullveig or Viking Hlin?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Hlin, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers against one for every 4.2 on Viking Gullveig.
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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