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AmaVenita vs Avalon Vista

The verdict

Which should you choose?

AmaVenita is an intimate AmaWaterways ship carrying 162 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Vista is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 166 passengers, in service since 2011.

Choose AmaVenita if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Vista 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 Vista 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 Vista
Cruise line AmaWaterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2015 (better) 2011
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) 9 / 10
Cruises on sale 28 38
Upcoming sailings 111 209
Cruise lengths 7–14 nights 4–17 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $3,093

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 Vista on 3, with 3 level.

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

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Vista

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Vista. Sailing the Rhine and Danube rivers, Avalon Vista can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.

Highlights

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

Sailing now

38 cruises on sale, from $3,093.

Questions

AmaVenita or Avalon Vista?

Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Avalon Vista?

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

Which ship is newer, AmaVenita or Avalon Vista?

AmaVenita is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2011 for Avalon Vista.

Which has more space per passenger?

Avalon Vista, 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 Vista.

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 Vista.

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