September 25, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Regensburg
From
$3,499
Price / day
$500
Viking Var|Viking Atla
Viking Var vs Viking Atla
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Var
$507 / day
$7 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Viking Var vs Viking Atla: Quick Comparison
Viking Var and Viking Atla both entered service in 2013. Viking Var has upcoming sailings in Danube, while Viking Atla has sailings in Danube. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Viking Var has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 Var | Viking Atla |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2013 | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 190 | 190 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Viking Var vs Viking Atla
Age
Viking Var and Viking Atla were both built in 2013.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Viking Var and Viking Atla cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Var has the lower average starting price per day at $507 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Viking Var
Romantic Danube
- Departure Port
- Regensburg
- Region
- Danube
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 25, 2026Regensburg
- Day 2 · Sep 26, 2026Regensburg
- Day 3 · Sep 27, 2026Passau
- Day 4 · Sep 28, 2026Krems
- Day 5 · Sep 29, 2026Vienna
- Day 6 · Sep 30, 2026Vienna
- Day 7 · Oct 1, 2026Vienna
- Day 8 · Oct 2, 2026Budapest
- Day 9 · Oct 3, 2026Budapest
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Viking Var
October 2, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$3,599
Price / day
$514
Viking Atla
September 13, 2026
7-Night Danube Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$3,599
Price / day
$514
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Viking Var
Average
$507 / day
VS
Viking Atla
Average
$514 / day
Viking Var is currently 1% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$507/day vs $514/day
About $7 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Viking Var if…
- You want to sail in Danube.
- Departing from Regensburg and Budapest works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Viking Atla if…
- You want to sail in Danube.
- Departing from Budapest works for your plans.
Viking Var vs Viking Atla: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Viking Var
$507 / day
About $7 less per day
- Both ships were built in 2013.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ship is cheaper, Viking Var or Viking Atla?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Viking Var has the lower average starting price per day at $507 per day versus $514 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Viking Var sail?
The upcoming Viking Var sailings currently listed cover Danube, departing from Regensburg and Budapest.
Where does Viking Atla sail?
The upcoming Viking Atla sailings currently listed cover Danube, departing from Budapest.
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