Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,499
Ship comparison
Viking Gymir vs Viking Vili
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vili
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $2,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Gymir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2022. Viking Vili is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Viking Gymir if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Vili for family friendly (2.0 vs 0.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2014).
Choose Viking Vili if you want better-rated dining, more of a party or more space per passenger: it outscores Viking Gymir for dining (6.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Gymir | Viking Vili | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,140 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 16.5 | 26.3 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 436 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 35 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 54 | 43 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,499 (better) | $2,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Gymir leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Vili on 4, with 4 level.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Gymir
The 190-passenger Viking Gymir, one of the newest Longships from Viking River Cruises, debuted in early 2022 with sailings along the Rhine River.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vili
The 190-passenger Viking Vili takes travelers through scenic vistas of tulip fields, castles and charming riverside towns as well as stops in 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 wi-fi
- "Balcony" cabins have floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Questions
Viking Gymir or Viking Vili?
Which is bigger, Viking Gymir or Viking Vili?
Viking Vili is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,140 gross tons for Viking Gymir. Viking Gymir carries 190 passengers and Viking Vili carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Gymir or Viking Vili?
Viking Gymir is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2014 for Viking Vili.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Vili, with 26.3 gross tons per passenger against 16.5 on Viking Gymir. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Viking Gymir scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Vili.
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