September 13, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$3,599
Price / day
$514
Viking Atla|Viking Aton
Viking Atla vs Viking Aton
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Viking Aton
Built in 2023
10 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Atla
$514 / day
$486 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Viking Atla vs Viking Aton: Quick Comparison
Viking Aton is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2023, it is 10 years newer than Viking Atla, which entered service in 2013. Viking Atla also carries 108 more passengers. Viking Atla has upcoming sailings in Danube, while Viking Aton has sailings in Egypt. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Viking Atla has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Viking Atla | Viking Aton |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2013 | 2023Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 190 | 82 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 71.93 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Viking Atla vs Viking Aton
Age
Viking Aton was built in 2023, making it 10 years newer than Viking Atla, which was built in 2013.
Passenger capacity
Viking Atla carries up to 190 passengers compared with 82 aboard Viking Aton, a difference of 108 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Viking Atla (Danube) and Viking Aton (Egypt) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Atla has the lower average starting price per day at $514 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Viking Atla
Romantic Danube
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Danube
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Budapest
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Budapest
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026Vienna
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Vienna
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Krems
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Passau
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Regensburg
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Regensburg
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Viking Aton
Pharaohs & Pyramids
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Egypt
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 27, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Sep 28, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Sep 29, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Sep 30, 2026Luxor
- Day 5 · Oct 1, 2026Qena
- Day 6 · Oct 2, 2026Luxor
- Day 7 · Oct 3, 2026Esna
- Day 8 · Oct 4, 2026Aswan
- Day 9 · Oct 5, 2026Aswan
- Day 10 · Oct 6, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 11 · Oct 7, 2026Edfu
- Day 12 · Oct 8, 2026Luxor
- Day 13 · Oct 9, 2026Luxor
- Day 14 · Oct 10, 2026Cairo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Viking Atla
Viking Aton
September 27, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$12,999
Price / day
$1,182
October 4, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$8,999
Price / day
$818
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Viking Atla
Average
$514 / day
VS
Viking Aton
Average
$1,000 / day
Viking Atla has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$514/day vs $1,000/day
About $486 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Viking Atla if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Danube.
- Departing from Budapest works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Viking Aton.
Choose Viking Aton if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Egypt.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
Viking Atla vs Viking Aton: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Viking Aton
Built in 2023
10 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Atla
$514 / day
About $486 less per day
- Viking Aton is 10 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Viking Atla carries 108 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Viking Atla or Viking Aton?
Viking Aton is newer. It was built in 2023, while Viking Atla was built in 2013, making Viking Aton 10 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Viking Atla has a passenger capacity of approximately 190, compared with 82 for Viking Aton.
Which ship is cheaper, Viking Atla or Viking Aton?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Atla has the lower average starting price per day at $514 per day versus $1,000 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Viking Atla sail?
The upcoming Viking Atla sailings currently listed cover Danube, departing from Budapest.
Where does Viking Aton sail?
The upcoming Viking Aton sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
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