AmaWaterways
AmaStella
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $1,939
Ship comparison
AmaStella vs Avalon Envision
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Envision
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,243
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaStella is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 156 passengers, in service since 2016. Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose AmaStella if you want more space per passenger, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Avalon Envision for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 22.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its cruises start from $1,939 (vs $3,243).
Choose Avalon Envision if you want better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores AmaStella for dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaStella | Avalon Envision | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,500 | 2,775 |
| Passengers | 156 | 166 |
| Crew | 51 | 47 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 22.4 (better) | 16.7 |
| Cabins | 78 | — |
| 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 | 22 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 93 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 4 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,939 (better) | $3,243 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaStella leads on 4 of the ten, Avalon Envision on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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- Spa & fitness
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AmaWaterways
AmaStella
AmaStella, sister ship to AmaSerena, is one of the more advanced vessels from AmaWaterways. The 158-passenger, luxuriously designed river cruise ship features connecting cabins, a higher percentage of balconies and new room configurations specifically designed with groups and multi-generational travelers in mind.
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $1,939.
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
AmaStella or Avalon Envision?
Which is bigger, AmaStella or Avalon Envision?
AmaStella is bigger at 3,500 gross tons, against 2,775 gross tons for Avalon Envision. AmaStella carries 156 passengers and Avalon Envision carries 166.
Which ship is newer, AmaStella or Avalon Envision?
Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for AmaStella.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaStella, with 22.4 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?
AmaStella, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Envision.
Which is better for families?
AmaStella scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Avalon Envision.
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