September 26, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$3,499
Price / day
$500
Viking Egil|Viking Eir
Viking Egil vs Viking Eir
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Viking Egil
Built in 2016
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Egil
$514 / day
$150 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Viking Egil vs Viking Eir: Quick Comparison
Viking Egil is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 1 year newer than Viking Eir, which entered service in 2015. Viking Egil has upcoming sailings in Danube, while Viking Eir has sailings in Rhine. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Viking Egil 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 Egil | Viking Eir |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2016Newer | 2015 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 190 | 190 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Viking Egil vs Viking Eir
Age
Viking Egil was built in 2016, making it 1 year newer than Viking Eir, which was built in 2015.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Viking Egil (Danube) and Viking Eir (Rhine) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Egil has the lower average starting price per day at $514 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Viking Egil
Romantic Danube
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Danube
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Budapest
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026Budapest
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Vienna
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026Vienna
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026Krems
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026Passau
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Regensburg
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Regensburg
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Viking Eir
Rhine Getaway
- Departure Port
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Rhine
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 25, 2026Amsterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 26, 2026Kinderdijk
- Day 3 · Sep 27, 2026Cologne
- Day 4 · Sep 28, 2026Koblenz
- Day 5 · Sep 29, 2026Rüdesheim
- Day 6 · Sep 30, 2026Speyer
- Day 7 · Oct 1, 2026Strasbourg
- Day 8 · Oct 2, 2026Breisach
- Day 9 · Oct 3, 2026Basel
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Viking Egil
October 3, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Regensburg
From
$3,699
Price / day
$528
Viking Eir
September 25, 2026
7-Night Rhine Cruise
Departing from Amsterdam
From
$3,499
Price / day
$500
October 2, 2026
7-Night Rhine Cruise
Departing from Basel
From
$5,799
Price / day
$828
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Viking Egil
Average
$514 / day
VS
Viking Eir
Average
$664 / day
Viking Egil has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$514/day vs $664/day
About $150 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 Egil if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in Danube.
- Departing from Budapest and Regensburg works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Viking Eir if…
- You want to sail in Rhine.
- Departing from Amsterdam and Basel works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Viking Egil.
Viking Egil vs Viking Eir: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Viking Egil
Built in 2016
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Egil
$514 / day
About $150 less per day
- Viking Egil is 1 year newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Viking Egil or Viking Eir?
Viking Egil is newer. It was built in 2016, while Viking Eir was built in 2015, making Viking Egil 1 year newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Viking Egil or Viking Eir?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Egil has the lower average starting price per day at $514 per day versus $664 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Viking Egil sail?
The upcoming Viking Egil sailings currently listed cover Danube, departing from Budapest and Regensburg.
Where does Viking Eir sail?
The upcoming Viking Eir sailings currently listed cover Rhine, departing from Amsterdam and Basel.
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