Viking River Cruises
Viking Rinda
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,399
Ship comparison
Viking Rinda vs Viking Var
Viking River Cruises
Viking Var
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Rinda is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. Viking Var is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Viking Rinda if you want better-rated staterooms or a more romantic trip: it outscores Viking Var for staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Viking Var if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Rinda for party (5.0 vs 1.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Rinda | Viking Var | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 45 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| 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 | 4 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 8 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 7–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,399 (better) | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Rinda leads on 2 of the ten, Viking Var on 3, with 5 level.
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Rinda
The 190-passenger Viking Rinda voyages through southern Europe to less-traveled destinations such as Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania in addition to Hungary and Austria.
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
4 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Var
The 190-passenger Viking Var offers travelers an idyllic weeklong getaway on the storied Danube River, calling on world-class cities Vienna and Budapest as well as small, charming riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley and farther afield.
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
9 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Rinda or Viking Var?
Which is bigger, Viking Rinda or Viking Var?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Rinda carries 190 passengers and Viking Var carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Rinda or Viking Var?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2013.
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 4.2 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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