Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $11,949
Ship comparison
Aria Amazon vs Delfin III
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,685
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aria Amazon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 32 passengers, in service since 2010. Delfin III is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 43 passengers, in service since 2009. Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Aria Amazon if you want more space per passenger: it has 15.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.3).
Choose Delfin III if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $7,685 (vs $11,949) and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Aria Amazon | Delfin III | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 500 | 400 |
| Passengers | 32 | 43 |
| Crew | 24 | 29 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.6 (better) | 9.3 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 147 ft | 183 ft |
| Beam | 30 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 15 nights | 3 to 19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,949 | $7,685 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet.
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Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
There’s serenity, romance and a measure of adventure when cruising the Amazon River aboard Aria Amazon. Sailing the northern stretch of the river in Peru, Aria brings you up close to the wildlife and natural beauty of one of the world’s great rainforests.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Observation lounge
- Outdoor lounge
- Fitness center
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $11,949.
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
The 43-passenger Delfin III, part of the Avalon Waterways fleet of upscale riverboats, is a boutique ship that navigates the western Amazon River and goes on to explore the Galapagos Islands or the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $7,685.
Questions
Aria Amazon or Delfin III?
Which is bigger, Aria Amazon or Delfin III?
Aria Amazon is bigger at 500 gross tons, against 400 gross tons for Delfin III. Aria Amazon carries 32 passengers and Delfin III carries 43.
Which ship is newer, Aria Amazon or Delfin III?
Aria Amazon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2009 for Delfin III.
Which has more space per passenger?
Aria Amazon, with 15.6 gross tons per passenger against 9.3 on Delfin III. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Aria Amazon, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on Delfin III.
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