AmaWaterways
AmaVenita
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $1,429
Ship comparison
AmaVenita vs Avalon Vista
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Vista
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $3,093
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 2012.
Choose AmaVenita if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Vista 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 $3,093).
Choose Avalon Vista if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores AmaVenita for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (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.
| AmaVenita | Avalon Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | AmaWaterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 2,773 |
| 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 | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 4 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,429 (better) | $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
- 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 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
35 cruises on sale, from $3,093.
Questions
AmaVenita or Avalon Vista?
Which is bigger, AmaVenita or Avalon Vista?
AmaVenita is bigger at 3,600 gross tons, against 2,773 gross tons for Avalon Vista. 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 2012 for Avalon Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
AmaVenita, with 22.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Avalon Vista. 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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