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AmaVenita vs Avalon Envision

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Envision is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2019.

Choose AmaVenita if you want a lower starting fare, more space per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Envision for active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $1,429 (vs $3,243) and it has 22.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7).

Choose Avalon Envision if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores AmaVenita for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Side by side

Specifications

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AmaVenitaAvalon Envision
Cruise line AmaWaterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 2019 (better)
Gross tonnage 3,600 2,775
Passengers 162 166
Crew 51 47
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.2 (better) 3.5
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 22.2 (better) 16.7
Cabins 81 —
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 39 ft
Speed — 14 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 (better) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 29 15
Upcoming sailings 106 84
Cruise lengths 7 to 14 nights 4 to 15 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,429 (better) $3,243

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVenita leads on 1 of the ten, Avalon Envision on 3, with 6 level.

  • Active AmaVenita: 8.0 Avalon Envision: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Envision: 5.0
  • Cultural AmaVenita: 8.0 Avalon Envision: 8.0
  • Dining AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Envision: 8.0
  • Entertainment AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Envision: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Envision: 5.0
  • Party AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Envision: 5.0
  • Romantic AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Envision: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Envision: 6.0
  • Staterooms AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Envision: 7.0

Questions

AmaVenita or Avalon Envision?

Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Avalon Envision?

AmaVenita is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,775 gross tons for Avalon Envision. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and Avalon Envision carries 166.

Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Avalon Envision?

Avalon Envision is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2015 for AmaVenita.

Which has more space per passenger?

AmaVenita, with 22.2 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?

AmaVenita, with one crew member for every 3.2 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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