Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Delfin III
Avalon Waterways
Delfin III
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,685
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Delfin III is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 43 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Delfin III for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.3).
Choose Delfin III if you want more crew per passenger, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Avalon Alegria for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Delfin III | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 400 |
| Passengers | 102 | 43 |
| Crew | 33 | 29 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 9.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 256 ft | 183 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 3 to 19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $7,685 |
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 3 of the ten, Delfin III on 3, with 4 level.
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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
5 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
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
Avalon Alegria or Delfin III?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Delfin III?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 400 gross tons for Delfin III. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Delfin III carries 43.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Delfin III?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2009 for Delfin III.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 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?
Delfin III, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Alegria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Delfin III.
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