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Avalon Alegria vs Avalon Siem Reap

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Avalon Siem Reap is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 2015. Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a bigger ship: it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.4), its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2015) and it carries 102 passengers (vs 36).

Choose Avalon Siem Reap if you want more crew per passenger or a smaller ship: it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 3.1) and it carries 36 passengers (vs 102).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Avalon AlegriaAvalon Siem Reap
Cruise line Avalon Waterways Avalon Waterways
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2024 (better) 2015
Gross tonnage 9,999 950
Passengers 102 36
Crew 33 24
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 3.1 1.5 (better)
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 98.0 (better) 26.4
Cabins 18
Decks 4 2
Length 256 ft 195 ft
Beam 38 ft 39 ft
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 10 / 10
Cruises on sale 6
Upcoming sailings 286
Cruise lengths 7–14 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $4,650

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

Avalon Siem Reap has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active Avalon Alegria: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature Avalon Alegria: 8.0
  • Cultural Avalon Alegria: 8.0
  • Dining Avalon Alegria: 6.0
  • Entertainment Avalon Alegria: 5.0
  • Family friendly Avalon Alegria: 5.0
  • Party Avalon Alegria: 5.0
  • Romantic Avalon Alegria: 10.0
  • Spa & fitness Avalon Alegria: 5.0
  • Staterooms Avalon Alegria: 7.0

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 Siem Reap

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising one of Southeast Asia’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Siem Reap. Sailing the Mekong River, Avalon Siem Reap can glide by centuries-old temples and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Asia’s overlooked gems.

Highlights

  • Air-conditioned Panorama Lounge
  • Open-air deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Fitness center
  • Complimentary wi-fi in lounges

Questions

Avalon Alegria or Avalon Siem Reap?

Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Avalon Siem Reap?

Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Avalon Siem Reap. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Avalon Siem Reap carries 36.

Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Avalon Siem Reap?

Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2015 for Avalon Siem Reap.

Which has more space per passenger?

Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 26.4 on Avalon Siem Reap. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

Which has more crew per passenger?

Avalon Siem Reap, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.

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