Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream 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. SeaDream II is an intimate SeaDream Yacht Club ship carrying 110 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores SeaDream II for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 38.7).
Choose SeaDream II if you want more crew per passenger, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Avalon Alegria for dining (8.9 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | SeaDream II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 4,253 |
| Passengers | 102 | 110 |
| Crew | 33 | 95 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 38.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 256 ft | 355 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 47 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 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 2 of the ten, SeaDream II on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club's luxury mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II were designed as prototypes for the ultra-luxury yachting experience.
Highlights
- Retractable marina offers water sports right from the ship
- A variety of dining options with open seating at meals
- Luxury, yacht-like accommodations and amenities
- State-of-the-art golf simulator
Questions
Avalon Alegria or SeaDream II?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or SeaDream II?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 4,253 gross tons for SeaDream II. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and SeaDream II carries 110.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or SeaDream II?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2001 for SeaDream II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 38.7 on SeaDream II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
SeaDream II, with one crew member for every 1.2 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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