Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Avalon Artistry II
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,276
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Avalon Artistry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Avalon Artistry II for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 39.1).
Choose Avalon Artistry II if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Avalon Alegria for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), dining (7.0 vs 6.0) 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.
| Avalon Alegria | Avalon Artistry II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 128 |
| Crew | 33 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 39.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 286 | 251 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–18 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | $4,276 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Avalon Alegria leads on 4 of the ten, Avalon Artistry II on 3, with 3 level.
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- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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.
Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Artistry II.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,276.
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9 Night Bonjour Bordeaux Chateaux Wineries and Charming Villages with 2 Nights in Paris and Land Tour
$5,529
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10 Night Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London and Land Tour
$4,450
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Questions
Avalon Alegria or Avalon Artistry II?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Avalon Artistry II?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Avalon Artistry II. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Avalon Artistry II carries 128.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Avalon Artistry II?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2012 for Avalon Artistry II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 39.1 on Avalon Artistry II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Avalon Artistry II.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Alegria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Avalon Artistry II.
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