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AmaVenita vs Avalon Impression

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Impression is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2013.

Choose AmaVenita if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Impression for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose Avalon Impression if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more space per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores AmaVenita for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 30.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.2).

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Specifications

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AmaVenitaAvalon Impression
Cruise line AmaWaterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2013
Gross tonnage 3,600 5,000
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 30.1 (better)
Cabins 81
Decks 4 4
Length 443 ft 443 ft
Beam 38 ft 37 ft
Speed 9 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10 (better) 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 28 53
Upcoming sailings 111 197
Cruise lengths 7–14 nights 5–24 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,158

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. AmaVenita leads on 4 of the ten, Avalon Impression on 3, with 3 level.

  • Active AmaVenita: 8.0 Avalon Impression: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Impression: 3.0
  • Cultural AmaVenita: 8.0 Avalon Impression: 8.0
  • Dining AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Impression: 7.0
  • Entertainment AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Impression: 5.0
  • Family friendly AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Impression: 4.0
  • Party AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Impression: 3.0
  • Romantic AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Impression: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness AmaVenita: 5.0 Avalon Impression: 7.0
  • Staterooms AmaVenita: 7.0 Avalon Impression: 8.0

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Impression

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Impression.

Highlights

  • Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
  • Sky deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Panorama bistro
  • Expanded fitness center

Sailing now

53 cruises on sale, from $3,158.

Questions

AmaVenita or Avalon Impression?

Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Avalon Impression?

Avalon Impression is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaVenita. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and Avalon Impression carries 166.

Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Avalon Impression?

AmaVenita is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2013 for Avalon Impression.

Which has more space per passenger?

Avalon Impression, with 30.1 gross tons per passenger against 22.2 on AmaVenita. 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 Impression.

Which is better for families?

AmaVenita scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Impression.

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