Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Sonesta St George
Avalon Waterways
Sonesta St George
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Sonesta St George is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 114 passengers, in service since 2011. Sonesta St George has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2011) and it has 6 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose Sonesta St George if you want more crew per passenger: 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 | Sonesta St George | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | — |
| Passengers | 102 | 114 |
| Crew | 33 | 70 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 | — |
| Cabins | — | 57 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 245 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | — |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 286 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 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.
Sonesta St George has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Avalon Waterways
Sonesta St George
The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sonesta St George, which sails itineraries for Avalon Waterways. One of the most elegant ships sailing the Nile River, Sonesta St George has 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites and offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Sonesta St George?
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Sonesta St George?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2011 for Sonesta St George.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sonesta St George, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
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