Avalon Waterways
Avalon Alegria
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,650
Ship comparison
Avalon Alegria vs Viking Osiris
Viking River Cruises
Viking Osiris
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Alegria is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Osiris is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Avalon Alegria if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Viking Osiris for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 98.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 43.9) and its cruises start from $4,650 (vs $6,999).
Choose Viking Osiris if you want more crew per passenger, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores Avalon Alegria for cultural (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 3.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Alegria | Viking Osiris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,999 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 102 | 82 |
| Crew | 33 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 98.0 (better) | 43.9 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 256 ft | 236 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 48 ft |
| Speed | — | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 272 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,650 (better) | $6,999 |
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, Viking Osiris on 3, with 5 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 Osiris
The 82-passenger Viking Osiris is among the most upscale ships in Egypt. Sister ship to Viking Aton and Viking Hathor, the river ship from Viking River Cruises takes travelers on trips to Cairo — where you can take in the ancient pyramids and Great Sphinx — and then on to historic ruins along the Nile River.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $6,999.
Questions
Avalon Alegria or Viking Osiris?
Which is bigger, Avalon Alegria or Viking Osiris?
Avalon Alegria is bigger at 9,999 gross tons, against 3,600 gross tons for Viking Osiris. Avalon Alegria carries 102 passengers and Viking Osiris carries 82.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Alegria or Viking Osiris?
Avalon Alegria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2022 for Viking Osiris.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Alegria, with 98.0 gross tons per passenger against 43.9 on Viking Osiris. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Viking Osiris, with one crew member for every 1.9 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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