AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $1,429
Ship comparison
AmaVenita vs Avalon Passion
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Passion
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $3,928
The verdict
Which should you choose?
AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Passion is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose AmaVenita if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Passion for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,429 (vs $3,928).
Choose Avalon Passion 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).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| AmaVenita | Avalon Passion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (better) |
| 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 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 48 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 211 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 5 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,429 (better) | $3,928 |
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 Passion on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $1,429.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Passion
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $3,928.
Questions
AmaVenita or Avalon Passion?
Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Avalon Passion?
Avalon Passion is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for AmaVenita. AmaVenita carries 162 passengers and Avalon Passion carries 166.
Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Avalon Passion?
Avalon Passion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for AmaVenita.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Passion, 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 Passion.
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 Passion.
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