Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Sea Cloud II for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 40.9) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2001).
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Alegria for active (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 102 | 94 |
| Crew | 33 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 40.9 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 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 Alegria leads on 3 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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.
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Sea Cloud II?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 3,849 gross tons for Sea Cloud II. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Sea Cloud II?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.9 on Sea Cloud II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with one crew member for every 1.6 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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