Viking River Cruises
Viking Skirnir
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,599
Ship comparison
Viking Skirnir vs Viking Vilhjalm
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vilhjalm
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Skirnir is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2015. Viking Vilhjalm is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Viking Skirnir if you want more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Viking Vilhjalm for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 8 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Viking Vilhjalm if you want better-rated entertainment: it outscores Viking Skirnir for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Skirnir | Viking Vilhjalm | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 55 ft | 55 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–10 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,599 | $2,399 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Skirnir leads on 1 of the ten, Viking Vilhjalm on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Skirnir
Viking Skirnir features two popular itineraries through the heart of Europe, calling on such destinations as Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam.
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
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $2,599.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Vilhjalm
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,399.
Questions
Viking Skirnir or Viking Vilhjalm?
Which is bigger, Viking Skirnir or Viking Vilhjalm?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Skirnir carries 190 passengers and Viking Vilhjalm carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Skirnir or Viking Vilhjalm?
Viking Vilhjalm is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Viking Skirnir.
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: 0.0 out of 10.
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