American Cruise Lines
American Eagle
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $5,630
Ship comparison
American Eagle vs Avalon Alegria
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Eagle is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 109 passengers, in service since 2023. Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose American Eagle if you want a more family-friendly ship, more crew per passenger or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Avalon Alegria for family friendly (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.1).
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores American Eagle for romantic (10.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Eagle | Avalon Alegria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,148 | 9,999 |
| Passengers | 109 | 102 |
| Crew | 50 | 33 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 10.5 | 98.0 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 241 ft | 256 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 282 |
| Cruise lengths | 8–15 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,630 | $4,650 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Eagle leads on 3 of the ten, Avalon Alegria on 5, with 2 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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American Cruise Lines
American Eagle
Launched in July 2023, the 109-passenger American Eagle is one of American Cruise Lines's “go anywhere” ships called Coastal Cats. The ships blend the best qualities of expedition adventure cruising with the refinement, luxury, stability and land proximity of river cruising.
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $5,630.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
There are few better ways to experience the scenic landscapes and storied traditions of the Douro River Valey of Portugal and Spain than on Avalon Alegria from Avalon Waterways. Famed for its wine and terraced vineyards, the valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Questions
American Eagle or Avalon Alegria?
Which is bigger, American Eagle or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Eagle. American Eagle carries 109 passengers and Avalon Alegria carries 102.
Which ship is newer, American Eagle or Avalon Alegria?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2023 for American Eagle.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 10.5 on American Eagle. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Eagle, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
American Eagle scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Avalon Alegria.
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