Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs S.S. Sao Gabriel
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Sao Gabriel
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $3,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. S.S. Sao Gabriel is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or better-rated staterooms: it outscores S.S. Sao Gabriel for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 50.0).
Choose S.S. Sao Gabriel if you want better-rated dining, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Avalon Alegria for dining (9.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,799 (vs $4,650).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | S.S. Sao Gabriel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 100 |
| Crew | 33 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 50.0 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 168 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 7 to 19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | $3,799 (better) |
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, S.S. Sao Gabriel on 2, with 6 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.
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Sao Gabriel
S.S. São Gabriel from Uniworld offers guests the chance to explore the irrigated hills of the beautiful Douro River Valley of Portugal and Spain as well as some of the region's UNESCO World Heritage sites — all on an all-inclusive luxury river ship.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $3,799.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for S.S. Sao Gabriel. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and S.S. Sao Gabriel carries 100.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or S.S. Sao Gabriel?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2021 for S.S. Sao Gabriel.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 50.0 on S.S. Sao Gabriel. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
S.S. Sao Gabriel, 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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