AmaWaterways
AmaLea
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $1,629
Ship comparison
AmaLea vs Avalon Envision
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaLea is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 158 passengers, in service since 2018. Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose AmaLea if you want a lower starting fare or more space per passenger: its cruises start from $1,629 (vs $3,243) and it has 22.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).
Choose Avalon Envision if you want a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores AmaLea for spa & fitness (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.
| AmaLea | Avalon Envision | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,602 | 2,775 |
| Passengers | 158 | 166 |
| Crew | 51 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.8 (better) | 16.7 |
| Cabins | 79 | — |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 4 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,629 (better) | $3,243 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaLea leads on 0 of the ten, Avalon Envision on 3, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaLea
The AmaLea, which debuted in 2018, is a sister ship to AmaKristina and was touted by AmaWaterways at the time as having "the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation." Twin Balconies are available in most staterooms, which measure 210 to 235 square feet, with four suites measuring 350 square feet.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $1,629.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
The 166-passenger Avalon Envision debuted in April 2019 as the latest vessel in Avalon Waterways' Suite Ship class.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $3,243.
Questions
AmaLea or Avalon Envision?
Which is bigger, AmaLea or Avalon Envision?
AmaLea is bigger at 3,602 gross tons, against 2,775 gross tons for Avalon Envision. AmaLea carries 158 passengers and Avalon Envision carries 166.
Which ship is newer, AmaLea or Avalon Envision?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2018 for AmaLea.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaLea, with 22.8 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Avalon Envision. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
AmaLea, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Envision.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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