Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Viking Astrild
Viking River Cruises
Viking Astrild
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $3,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Astrild is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Astrild for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 40.8).
Choose Viking Astrild if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Avalon Alegria for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0), dining (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Viking Astrild | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 98 |
| Crew | 33 | 28 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 3.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 40.8 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 256 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 286 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | $3,499 (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 3 of the ten, Viking Astrild on 3, with 4 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
6 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Astrild
Designed to sail the shallow Elbe River between Prague and Berlin, the 98-passenger Viking Astrild has been dubbed a "baby Longship" because it's about half the size of the standard 190-passenger Viking Longships.
Highlights
- Aquavit Terrace for al fresco dining
- Observation Lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows for great river views
- All staterooms are outside with a river view
- Complimentary wi-fi
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $3,499.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Viking Astrild?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Viking Astrild?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Astrild. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Viking Astrild carries 98.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Viking Astrild?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2015 for Viking Astrild.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.8 on Viking Astrild. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.5 on Viking Astrild.
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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