Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
Ship comparison
Viking Hathor vs Viking Osiris
Viking River Cruises
Viking Osiris
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Hathor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Osiris is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Viking Osiris if you want a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Hathor for romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Hathor 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 Hathor | Viking Osiris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 82 | 82 |
| Crew | 43 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Decks | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 236 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 48 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 98 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,999 | $6,999 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Hathor leads on 0 of the ten, Viking Osiris on 2, with 8 level.
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- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
The 82-passenger Viking Hathor launched in November 2024 as one of the most upscale ships in Egypt. Sister ship to Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, the river ship from Viking River Cruises takes travelers on trips to Cairo — where you can take in the ancient pyramids and Great Sphinx — and then on to historic ruins along the Nile River.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $6,999.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Osiris
The 82-passenger Viking Osiris is among the most upscale ships in Egypt. Sister ship to Viking Aton and Viking Hathor, the river ship from Viking River Cruises takes travelers on trips to Cairo — where you can take in the ancient pyramids and Great Sphinx — and then on to historic ruins along the Nile River.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $6,999.
Questions
Viking Hathor or Viking Osiris?
Which is bigger, Viking Hathor or Viking Osiris?
They are the same size, 3,600 gross tons each. Viking Hathor carries 82 passengers and Viking Osiris carries 82.
Which ship is newer, Viking Hathor or Viking Osiris?
Viking Hathor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2022 for Viking Osiris.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 43.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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