Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs National Geographic Endeavour II
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $6,370
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Endeavour II for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 28.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2005).
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II 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 | National Geographic Endeavour II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 2,716 |
| Passengers | 102 | 96 |
| Crew | 33 | 64 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 28.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 256 ft | 240 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 44 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 286 | 388 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $6,370 |
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, National Geographic Endeavour II on 4, with 3 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
6 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
National Geographic Endeavour II launched in December 2016, carrying 96 passengers on expeditions to the Galápagos Islands. The former Via Australis underwent a $10 million makeover in fall 2016 as the newest member of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She adds to the sailings offered by National Geographic Endeavour.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $6,370.
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15 Night Exploring Galapagos Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca and Land Tour
$12,589
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9 Night Exploring Galapagos and Land Tour
$6,370
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Questions
Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 2,716 gross tons for National Geographic Endeavour II. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2005 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 28.3 on National Geographic Endeavour II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Endeavour II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Avalon Alegria.
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