Avalon Waterways
Aria Amazon
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $12,849
Ship comparison
Aria Amazon vs Jahan
Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $14,500
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aria Amazon is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 32 passengers, in service since 2010. Jahan is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2011. Aria Amazon has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Aria Amazon if you want a smaller ship: it carries 32 passengers (vs 48).
Choose Jahan if you want more space per passenger or a bigger ship: it has 19.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 15.6) and it carries 48 passengers (vs 32).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Aria Amazon | Jahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2011 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 500 | 950 |
| Passengers | 32 | 48 |
| Crew | 24 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 15.6 | 19.8 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 147 ft | 230 ft |
| Beam | 30 ft | 41 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–15 nights | 12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $12,849 (better) | $14,500 |
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 $12,849.
Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
The riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is the finest ship on Southeast Asia's Mekong River, with a relaxed elegance in the ship’s public spaces and in the accommodations.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $14,500.
Questions
Aria Amazon or Jahan?
Which is bigger, Aria Amazon or Jahan?
Jahan is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 500 gross tons for Aria Amazon. Aria Amazon carries 32 passengers and Jahan carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Aria Amazon or Jahan?
Jahan is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2010 for Aria Amazon.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jahan, with 19.8 gross tons per passenger against 15.6 on Aria Amazon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jahan, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.3 on Aria Amazon.
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