Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,753
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores National Geographic Venture for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.2) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2018).
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want a more active cruise, more crew per passenger 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 1.9 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | National Geographic Venture | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 2,920 |
| Passengers | 102 | 100 |
| Crew | 33 | 52 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 29.2 |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 256 ft | 239 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 46 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 282 | 90 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 4–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | $3,753 (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, National Geographic Venture on 3, with 3 level.
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- Romantic
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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 Venture
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates the $48 million built-in-the-USA ship National Geographic Quest with itineraries in Alaska and throughout the hemisphere and now they've introduced a nearly identical sister ship, National Geographic Venture.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $3,753.
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4 Night Discovering Channel Islands National Park
$3,753
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12 Night Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
$7,900
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Questions
Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Venture?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Venture?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 2,920 gross tons for National Geographic Venture. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and National Geographic Venture carries 100.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or National Geographic Venture?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2018 for National Geographic Venture.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 29.2 on National Geographic Venture. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Venture, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Venture 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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