Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
Ship comparison
Viking Hathor vs Wilderness Legacy
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $5,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Hathor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2024. Wilderness Legacy is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 88 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose Viking Hathor if you want more space per passenger, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Wilderness Legacy for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 43.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 1983).
Choose Wilderness Legacy if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Viking Hathor for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $5,300 (vs $6,999) and it has 6 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Hathor | Wilderness Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 1,472 |
| Passengers | 82 | 88 |
| Crew | 43 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.9 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 236 ft | 192 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 40 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 45 |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | 7–12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,999 | $5,300 (better) |
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 5 of the ten, Wilderness Legacy on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- 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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
Step aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy from Un-Cruise Adventures and take a step back in time. The replica coastal steamer exudes old-world charm, with the benefits of modern comforts. Simultaneously upscale and casual, the vessel boasts carved wooden cabinetry and turn-of-the-century décor.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $5,300.
Questions
Viking Hathor or Wilderness Legacy?
Which is bigger, Viking Hathor or Wilderness Legacy?
Viking Hathor is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 1,472 gross tons for Wilderness Legacy. Viking Hathor carries 82 passengers and Wilderness Legacy carries 88.
Which ship is newer, Viking Hathor or Wilderness Legacy?
Viking Hathor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 1983 for Wilderness Legacy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Viking Hathor, with 43.9 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Wilderness Legacy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Hathor, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Wilderness Legacy.
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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