Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,276
Ship comparison
Avalon Artistry II vs River Duchess
Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $3,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Avalon Artistry II is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 128 passengers, in service since 2013. River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 134 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Avalon Artistry II if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores River Duchess for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 39.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.1).
Choose River Duchess if you want more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Avalon Artistry II for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Avalon Artistry II | River Duchess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Avalon Waterways | Uniworld River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 3,500 |
| Passengers | 128 | 134 |
| Crew | 37 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.5 (better) | 3.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 26.1 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 361 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 9 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 237 | 4 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 18 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,276 | $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 Artistry II leads on 3 of the ten, River Duchess on 2, with 5 level.
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Avalon Waterways
Avalon Artistry II
There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Artistry II.
Highlights
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
- Panorama bistro
- Expanded fitness center
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $4,276.
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$4,276
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Uniworld River Cruises
River Duchess
River Duchess, part of the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, carries 134 guests in luxurious style. River ships (for the Rhine, Main and Danube) must navigate hundreds of locks that are only 12 meters wide.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi.
- Have an al fresco meal in the Sky Lounge.
- Enjoy the piano player during tea, cocktails and after dinner for dancing.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $3,999.
Questions
Avalon Artistry II or River Duchess?
Which is bigger, Avalon Artistry II or River Duchess?
Avalon Artistry II is bigger at 5,000 gross tons, against 3,500 gross tons for River Duchess. Avalon Artistry II carries 128 passengers and River Duchess carries 134.
Which ship is newer, Avalon Artistry II or River Duchess?
Avalon Artistry II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2003 for River Duchess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 26.1 on River Duchess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Avalon Artistry II, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 3.9 on River Duchess.
Which is better for families?
Avalon Artistry II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for River Duchess.
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