Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Silver Origin
Silversea
Silver Origin
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $11,700
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Silver Origin is an intimate Silversea ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a lower starting fare or a more romantic trip: it outscores Silver Origin for romantic (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 58.0) and its cruises start from $4,650 (vs $11,700).
Choose Silver Origin 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 1.1 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Silver Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Silversea |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 5,800 |
| Passengers | 102 | 100 |
| Crew | 33 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 58.0 |
| Decks | 4 | 6 |
| Length | 256 ft | 331 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $11,700 |
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, Silver Origin on 2, with 6 level.
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- Family friendly
- Party
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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.
Silversea
Silver Origin
Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $11,700.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Silver Origin?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Silver Origin?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 5,800 gross tons for Silver Origin. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Silver Origin carries 100.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Silver Origin?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2021 for Silver Origin.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 58.0 on Silver Origin. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Silver Origin, with one crew member for every 1.1 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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