Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Viking Helgrim
Viking River Cruises
Viking Helgrim
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Helgrim is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2019. Viking Helgrim has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.7), its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2019) and it has 5 cruises on sale (vs none).
Viking Helgrim does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Viking Helgrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 4,000 |
| Passengers | 102 | 106 |
| Crew | 33 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 37.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 256 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 37 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.
Viking Helgrim 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
5 cruises on sale, from $4,650.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Helgrim
Launched in 2019 and built especially for Portugal’s Douro River, Viking Helgrim continues Viking River Cruises' tradition of destination-centric river cruises with an emphasis on cuisine and culture.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Viking Helgrim?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Viking Helgrim?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Helgrim. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Viking Helgrim carries 106.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Viking Helgrim?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2019 for Viking Helgrim.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Viking Helgrim. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Helgrim, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
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