Viking River Cruises
Viking Lif
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $2,399
Ship comparison
Viking Lif vs Viking Lofn
Viking River Cruises
Viking Lofn
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $2,899
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Lif is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Lofn is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Viking Lif if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Viking Lofn for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs 3).
Viking Lofn 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 Lif | Viking Lofn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2015 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 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 | 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 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 103 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–22 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,399 (better) | $2,899 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Lif leads on 3 of the ten, Viking Lofn on 0, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Lif
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Lofn
The 190-passenger Viking Lofn offers cruises through the heart of Europe, calling on charming river towns dotting the Rhine Gorge.
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 slLofnng glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $2,899.
Questions
Viking Lif or Viking Lofn?
Which is bigger, Viking Lif or Viking Lofn?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Lif carries 190 passengers and Viking Lofn carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Lif or Viking Lofn?
Viking Lofn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2014 for Viking Lif.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers.
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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