Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Viking Osfrid
Viking River Cruises
Viking Osfrid
- Cruises
- 1
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Osfrid is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 106 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Viking Osfrid for family friendly (5.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Choose Viking Osfrid if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Alegria for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0), dining (7.0 vs 6.0) and party (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 Osfrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2016 |
| 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 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 1 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 70 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 | $3,999 (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 4 of the ten, Viking Osfrid on 3, with 3 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.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Osfrid
Built especially for Portugal’s Douro River, Viking Osfrid continues Viking River Cruises's tradition of destination-centric river cruises with an emphasis on cuisine and culture.
Sailing now
1 cruise on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Viking Osfrid?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Viking Osfrid?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 4,000 gross tons for Viking Osfrid. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Viking Osfrid carries 106.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Viking Osfrid?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Viking Osfrid.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Viking Osfrid. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Osfrid, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.1 on Avalon Alegria.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Alegria scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 0.0 for Viking Osfrid.
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