Viking River Cruises
Viking Mimir
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,999
Ship comparison
Viking Mimir vs Viking Tialfi
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tialfi
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Mimir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Tialfi is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Viking Mimir if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Viking Tialfi for staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Tialfi if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Mimir for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $2,499 (vs $2,999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Mimir | Viking Tialfi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (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 | 55 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 47 | 101 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,999 | $2,499 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Mimir leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Tialfi on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Mimir
The 190-passenger Viking Mimir gives you the option to go big, with a two-week getaway, or go moderately big with a one-week escape. Both take you on a voyage along the Rhine, with Amsterdam, Budapest or Basel, Switzerland, as starting points.
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 glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $2,999.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Tialfi
Viking Tialfi from Viking River Cruises carries 190 passengers and 50 crew members on one-week Rhine Getaway cruises.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Mimir or Viking Tialfi?
Which is bigger, Viking Mimir or Viking Tialfi?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Mimir carries 190 passengers and Viking Tialfi carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Mimir or Viking Tialfi?
Viking Tialfi is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Viking Mimir.
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: 5.0 out of 10.
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