Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Scenic Azure
Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Scenic Azure for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.5).
Choose Scenic Azure if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or more crew per passenger: it outscores Avalon Alegria for dining (7.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.7 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Scenic Azure | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 1,780 |
| Passengers | 102 | 96 |
| Crew | 33 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 18.5 |
| Cabins | — | 48 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 57 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $4,952 |
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, Scenic Azure on 2, with 5 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.
Scenic
Scenic Azure
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $4,952.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Scenic Azure?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Scenic Azure?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Scenic Azure carries 96.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Scenic Azure?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Scenic Azure.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 18.5 on Scenic Azure. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Azure, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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